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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnetic Fields is unique in combining a genuine top-tier electronic music programme with one of the world's most extraordinary festival settings — a 200-year-old Rajasthani palace in the desert, for 3,000 attendees, with accommodation within the palace grounds. No other music festival in the world offers this combination of musical quality, intimate scale, and extraordinary cultural setting.
Magnetic Fields specialises in electronic, ambient, and experimental music — from deep house and techno to more ambient, jazz-influenced, and world music crossover acts. Past headliners include Four Tet, Floating Points, Jon Hopkins, Bonobo, Nicolas Jaar, and Peggy Gou. The festival also platforms experimental Indian electronic music and crossover acts blending traditional instruments with contemporary production.
Magnetic Fields typically takes place in the second or third week of December. Exact dates are announced by the festival organisers (www.magneticfields.in) typically 3-4 months in advance. Contact Top Indian Holidays for the confirmed 2026 dates and for assistance with ticket procurement.
Magnetic Fields deliberately limits attendance to approximately 3,000 people — a boutique scale that preserves the intimate, community character that defines the festival. This also means tickets sell out extremely rapidly once released. Top Indian Holidays advises international guests on the ticket release dates and assists with procurement.
Options include: luxury heritage tents within the festival grounds (the most immersive and popular), camping, rooms in the Alsisar Mahal palace itself, and heritage hotels in nearby Mandawa (20 km). All festival accommodation sells out as quickly as the tickets themselves. Top Indian Holidays assists with accommodation procurement as part of the festival package.
Absolutely — and it is highly recommended. Shekhawati's 18th-19th century painted havelis (merchant mansions covered inside and outside with extraordinary frescoes) in Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Fatehpur, and Jhunjhunu are among Rajasthan's most underrated attractions. A day before or after the festival spent exploring these remarkable art-covered buildings with a guide from Top Indian Holidays perfectly complements the music experience.
Yes — and many international visitors use Magnetic Fields as an introduction to India. The festival's internationally familiar musical context, strong English-language communication, and the broader infrastructure of a Rajasthan visit make it an excellent entry point. Top Indian Holidays designs complete Rajasthan itineraries around the festival dates: Jaipur and Amber Fort, the Shekhawati havelis, Magnetic Fields, then Jodhpur or Jaisalmer.
The festival's day programme includes: yoga and meditation in the palace gardens, Rajasthani folk music and dance performances, sustainable fashion market, film screenings, electronic music production workshops, Sufi music appreciation sessions, art installations, and food experiences showcasing Rajasthani cuisine. The days are as rich as the nights.
Alsisar is 170 km from Jaipur (3 hours) and 250 km from Delhi (4 hours). The festival organises official shuttle buses from Jaipur. Top Indian Holidays arranges private car transfers from Jaipur or Delhi including stops at Shekhawati haveli towns en route.
The Alsisar Mahal is a 200-year-old heritage palace in the Shekhawati style — characterised by elaborate painted courtyards, arched verandahs, painted towers, and the mirror-work and fresco decorations typical of Shekhawati merchant architecture. It has been converted into a heritage hotel that serves as the festival venue, combining functioning historical architecture with contemporary hospitality.
Yes - both festivals fall within the same Rajasthan travel window (December for Magnetic Fields, late January for JLF). A combined Rajasthan cultural itinerary could include: December visit for Magnetic Fields + Shekhawati + Jodhpur + Jaisalmer, then return to Jaipur in late January for the Literature Festival. Top Indian Holidays designs long-stay Rajasthan itineraries.
Contact Mr. Nand Singh Rathore: WhatsApp/Call +91-9828085426, Email info@topindianholidays.net, or visit www.topindianholidays.com. We assist with festival ticket procurement, accommodation booking within and near the venue, Rajasthan itinerary design, and all transport from Delhi or Jaipur.
