Acharya Habba
Acharya Habba is our annual techno-cultural festival — a three-day celebration of music, arts, innovation and student talent that draws large crowds and wide participation from colleges across Karnataka.
Events, highlights and snapshots
Habba features multicultural showcases, art competitions, music and dance performances, creative workshops, gaming, motoring events and high-energy concerts. Typical events include Ethnic Day, Canvas & Face Painting, Clay Modelling, Singing & Dance (Western & Classical), Faculty Talent showcases, Cooking Events, Habbathon, Treasure Hunt, Coding Competitions, Cosplay, Open Mic poetry and Stand-up acts.
Main attractions
Habba blends cultural expression with sporting leagues and flagship events like the Acharya Premier League and inter-college competitions. Over the years, artists like Gurukiran, Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan have performed on the Habba stage.
Snapshot — Acharya Habba 2026
Acharya Habba 2026 (April 8–11, 2026) was a landmark edition: the campus hosted the 25th VTU Youth Festival alongside Habba, welcoming nearly 4,500 participants and a footfall exceeding 15,000. The programme included auto shows, soap-box racing, bike rallies, Student of the Year Championship, Under25 Summit, Ideathon, fashion shows, gaming tournaments and large-scale concerts.
