South Side Story 2026: from the crowd in 2019 to the stage with my band AARAA
Quick verdict
I was in the crowd at South Side Story in 2019. In 2026, I stepped onto that stage with my own band, AARAA, at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, Delhi. A full-circle moment.
From being in the crowd at South Side Story back in 2019 to stepping onto that stage with my own band: this one feels special.
The full-circle moment
In 2019 I was just another fan in the audience, soaking it all in. Seven years later, I got to be on the other side of the barricade, with AARAA. Watching the festival as an audience member and then actually performing at it is the kind of story you don't plan. You just keep showing up.
The lineup
3:30 PM
- Baby Jean
4:45 PM
- The Raghu Dixit Project
6:30 PM
- Sooraj Santhosh Live
8:15 PM
- Karthik
2:15 PM
- AARAA
That's us.3:15 PM
- Arya Dhayal
4:30 PM
- AksoManiac
5:30 PM
- Shobana
6:45 PM
- Masala Coffee
8:15 PM
- Thaikkudam Bridge
Thank you
A huge shoutout to Red FM and the entire South Side Story team for putting together a festival that keeps bringing South Indian music, culture and incredible artists together in Delhi. And to everyone who came early on the 30th to support us: thank you for making some noise.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where was South Side Story 2026?
- 29 and 30 August 2026 at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, Delhi.
When did AARAA perform?
- AARAA played live on 30 August 2026 at 2:15 PM.
Who organises South Side Story?
- Red FM, with the South Side Story team. The festival brings South Indian music and culture to Delhi.