Summer Festival is celebrated for three days in Aashadh (June). It is devoted to the tribal culture and folk music and dances. The Summer Festival features ballads, Gair, Ghoomar and Daph folk dances, which captivate the spectators with their elegance and diversity.
Sporting events such as the boat race on the Nakki Lake add to the excitement of the festival.
The Sham-e-Qawwali is a much-awaited musical extravaganza, as renowned qawwals (qawwali singers) from all over the country can be heard regaling the audience. The grand finale of the festival is a display of dazzling fireworks which adds to the tourist’s delight.