Lunglei, November 2026: The three-day Leitlangpui Music Festival (LMF) 2026, jointly organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and the Tourism Department, Government of Mizoram, from 11 to 13 November at Lena Stadium, Serkawn, Lunglei, concluded successfully last night with Tourism Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the closing programme, the Minister expressed satisfaction over the successful conduct of the festival and appreciated the efforts of the Lunglei High Powered Committee (HPC), Lunglei Municipal Council (LMC), local leaders, government departments and the people of Lunglei. He highlighted the festival's role in promoting tourism, supporting local businesses and strengthening the local economy. He also encouraged people to explore and promote the beauty of Mizoram as local tourists.
The Minister informed that Mizoram received 8,41,322 tourists in 2025, including 1,33,520 in December alone. By September 2026, the State had already recorded 7,37,626 visitors. He expressed optimism about further growth during the October–December tourist season and highlighted events such as Leitlangpui Music Festival and community-based festivals as important contributors to tourism promotion.
He also announced plans to organise a larger Winter Festival this year, including events at Tlaizawng Paradise, Phuaibuang, on 17 and 18 December and the 'Sakawrhmuituai Sunset' programme on 30 and 31 December. He further assured support for Darzo's traditional 'Chepa Nun Chan' celebration, which will mark its centenary on 2 January next year.
The closing night witnessed performances by Rnzx, Dingtea Guite, Saka, Serkawn Band, Rokhumbeu, Johan H. Lalmalsawma, Your Sweetest Memories, Ruatpuii and Triau Trackx, with a large gathering of music enthusiasts. The festival, managed by event management agency BBY Animals, featured around 100 stalls showcasing food, traditional attire, handicrafts and various local products, alongside fun and entertainment activities.
A major highlight was the Leitlangpui Band Contest 2026, which featured the top 10 bands selected from 30 entries received from across India. Since 90's from Dimapur, Nagaland, emerged as the winner, followed by Portraits.MP3 from Aizawl and Earthiest from Aizawl in second and third places, respectively.
The winning band received ₹3 lakh, while the second and third prize winners received ₹1 lakh and ₹50,000, respectively. Individual awards were also presented in the following categories:
Best Vocalist: Vikas (Optic Inertia)
Best Guitarist: Zuala Jahau (Earthiest)
Best Drummer: MS Ralte (Earthiest)
Best Bassist: Ruatfela (X!plode)
Best Keyboardist: Zoramchhuana (Portraits.MP3)
The Minister reaffirmed the Government's commitment to continuing the Leitlangpui Music Festival, emphasising that tourism development through cultural events and community participation would remain an important priority.
