{"id":941,"date":"2026-08-19T00:55:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/?p=941"},"modified":"2026-08-19T00:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:55:33","slug":"shiva-pariyar-samikshya-adhikari-and-mukti-revival-to-headline-dtfest-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/?p=941","title":{"rendered":"Shiva Pariyar, Samikshya Adhikari, and Mukti &amp; Revival to Headline DTFest 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fairfax, VA<\/strong> \u2013 Popular Nepali singer Shiva Pariyar, acclaimed vocalist Samikshya Adhikari, and legendary blues-rock band Mukti &amp; Revival have been announced as featured performers for DTFest 2026, one of the largest Nepali cultural celebrations in the United States. Organized by 3E Entertainment USA, the festival will bring together Nepali music, culture, food, and community spirit in a grand celebration designed for the growing Nepali diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mukti Shakya on the US Tour: Bridging Nepali Culture &amp; and up coming US Tour\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KaJDpZRpDE0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main edition of DTFest 2026 is scheduled for October 11 at One Loudoun in Ashburn, Virginia, where attendees can enjoy a vibrant showcase of Nepali heritage through live music, traditional and modern cultural performances, food, and family-friendly activities. Audiences can expect a memorable musical experience featuring Shiv Pariyar&#8217;s beloved hits, Samikshya Adhikari&#8217;s captivating voice, and the electrifying stage presence of Mukti &amp; Revival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mukti-and-revival-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mukti-and-revival-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mukti-and-revival-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mukti-and-revival-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mukti-and-revival.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a major milestone for the festival, ThreeE Entertainment has also announced the expansion of the popular Dashain Tihar Fest (DTFest) to New England. After successfully uniting Nepali communities throughout the DMV region for the past five years, the organization is bringing the celebration to a new audience with DTFest New England 2026, marking the festival&#8217;s first-ever event outside its traditional footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sadhai-bari-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sadhai-bari-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sadhai-bari-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sadhai-bari-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thechroniclesofnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sadhai-bari.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the expansion, Mukti &amp; Revival will perform live at DTFest New England, which will take place on September 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Alpine Event Venue (Alpine Grove Events Centre) in Hollis, New Hampshire. Organizers expect the event to attract thousands of Nepalis from across New England, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate Dashain and Tihar while enjoying performances from some of Nepal&#8217;s most respected artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement has generated excitement among Nepali music lovers across the United States. With a star-studded lineup and the historic expansion of DTFest into New England, ThreeE Entertainment hopes to create an even larger platform for celebrating Nepali culture, fostering community connections, and showcasing the best of Nepali music on an international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For communities interested in hosting Mukti &amp; Revival during their USA Anniversary Tour, bookings are available across multiple U.S. cities. 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