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Magnetic Fields Festival

India's premier boutique electronic music festival in Alsisar-style Himachal

Dec 2025: 12–14 December (subject to organiser announcement)Bir3 days
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Overview

Boutique 3-day electronic and independent music festival with paragliding, wellness sessions, and stargazing — set against the Dhauladhar range. Curated line-up of Indian and international artists.

History

Launched in 2013 in Rajasthan's Alsisar Palace, the festival's Himachal edition is a newer sibling capitalizing on Bir's paragliding scene and mountain backdrop.

Schedule

Day 1

  • Gates open 2 PM
  • Opening acts on North Stage
  • Sunset paragliding tandem slots

Day 2

  • Wellness workshops (dawn)
  • Main-stage headliner acts
  • Late-night South Stage

Day 3

  • Farewell brunch
  • Closing headline set
  • Stargazing session

Venue

Bir Billing paragliding grounds

Bir, Kangra 176077

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Tickets

3-Day pass

Early bird ~₹6,500

₹8,500

3-Day + camping

₹12,000

3-Day + luxury tent

₹28,000

Nearby attractions

  • Billing take-off (paragliding)14 km
  • Palpung Sherabling Monastery12 km
  • Baijnath Temple18 km

Tips

  • Book the on-site camping — hotels in Bir sell out 2 months in advance.
  • Nights hit 2–5°C in December. Sleeping bag rating ≤5°C recommended.
  • Bir also has Tibetan momos worth ditching festival food for one meal.

FAQs

Do I need to book tickets in advance for Magnetic Fields?

Yes — early bird tickets sell out 3+ months ahead. On-spot tickets are rarely available.

Is paragliding available during the festival?

Yes, Bir-Billing operators run tandem flights daily (weather permitting). Book directly with certified operators — ₹2,500–₹3,500.