Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar (born April 7, 1920 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India) is a Bengali-Indian musician best known for his virtuosity on the sitar.
A disciple of Allauddin Khan (founder of the Maihar gharana of Indian classical music), Pandit Ravi Shankar is arguably the best-known Indian instrumentalist, and is well known for his pioneering work in bringing the power and appeal of the Indian classical music tradition, as well as Indian music and its performers in general, to the West. This was done through his association with The Beatles as well as with his own personal charisma. His musical career spans over six decades and Shankar currently holds the Guinness Record for the longest international career.
He is the father of both Grammy award winning singer Norah Jones, and Anoushka Shankar, also a noted sitarist.
On tour
Yes
Followers
64,931
Category
Indian Classical, Carnatic, Hindustani Classical, Other, Indian
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About Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar (born April 7, 1920 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India) is a Bengali-Indian musician best known for his virtuosity on the sitar.
A disciple of Allauddin Khan (founder of the Maihar gharana of Indian classical music), Pandit Ravi Shankar is arguably the best-known Indian instrumentalist, and is well known for his pioneering work in bringing the power and appeal of the Indian classical music tradition, as well as Indian music and its performers in general, to the West. This was done through his association with The Beatles as well as with his own personal charisma. His musical career spans over six decades and Shankar currently holds the Guinness Record for the longest international career.
He is the father of both Grammy award winning singer Norah Jones, and Anoushka Shankar, also a noted sitarist.
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Genres
Indian Classical, Carnatic, Hindustani Classical, Other, Indian
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Ravi Shankar Tour Cities
Seattle, WA
Livermore, CA
San Diego, CA
New York, NY
North Bethesda, MD
Glendale, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Princeton, NJ
Richardson, TX
Mesa, AZ
Chicago, IL
Albany, NY
San Francisco, CA
Frequently Asked Questions About Ravi Shankar
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Ravi Shankar on tour?
Yes, Ravi Shankar is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Ravi Shankar concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Ravi Shankar tour
is scheduled for 13 dates across 13 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Ravi Shankar scheduled to play?
Ravi Shankar is scheduled to play 13 shows between 2026-2027. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Ravi Shankar tour start?
Ravi Shankar’s tour starts Mar 16, 2026 and ends on Apr 06, 2026.
They will play 13 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Albany at Hart Theatre at the Egg and their next upcoming concert
will be in Livermore at The Bankhead Theatre at Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center.