Sawai Jaipur Experiences and Event Crafter, Unveils ‘Palace Afterhours’ to Reimagine Jaipur’s Royal Heritage

Jaipur, 13 November 2026: Jaipur's royal heritage is set to come alive in a whole new avatar as Sawai Jaipur Experiences and Event Crafter, announces ‘Palace Afterhours’, a contemporary cultural initiative that aims to transform the Pink City's iconic heritage spaces into vibrant destinations for music, art, craft, food and creative expression.

Led by His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Siddhartha Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO, Event Crafter, the initiative seeks to create a fresh cultural narrative for Jaipur, bringing together the city's centuries-old royal legacy and the evolving interests of a new generation of cultural explorers.

Known for curating bespoke experiences across Jaipur's iconic royal properties, including City Palace and Jaigarh, Sawai Jaipur Experiences has been instrumental in bringing heritage spaces to life through thoughtfully curated cultural, lifestyle and hospitality experiences. Palace Afterhours marks another step in this vision, creating a contemporary platform that celebrates Jaipur's rich traditions while introducing new forms of artistic and cultural expression.

With about three decades of uplifting the cultural, live event scene of Jaipur, Event Crafter has had deep stakes in creating a vibrant events ecosystem in the region. Palace After hours comes from their consistent enduring commitment towards the youth of the state to be proud of their heritage and look at the rich cultural heritage with a contemporary approach. Envisioned as more than a conventional music or lifestyle event, Palace Afterhours will offer an eclectic mix of live music, Rajasthani folk performances, contemporary headline acts, experimental musical collaborations, immersive art installations, boutique shopping experiences, craft showcases and curated culinary pop-ups.

The experience will see traditional Rajasthani artistry meet contemporary global influences, with sundowner DJ sets, curated folk performances and genre-defying musical collaborations forming the heart of the programming. The initiative will also provide a platform for emerging local artists, craftspeople, designers and creative entrepreneurs, ensuring that Rajasthan's cultural traditions remain central to the experience. 

Speaking about the vision behind Palace Afterhours, HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh said: "Jaipur was built as a contemporary city, and the palace has always been a place where living history and new energy coexist. With Palace Afterhours, we want more young people to experience our heritage spaces not as monuments to look at, but as places to take part in. It is a platform for the artists and craftspeople of Rajasthan, whose work has always been the foundation of this city. For me, it is about keeping the spirit of the palace alive, so that Jaipur is seen not only for its past, but also as a cultural destination of today."

With heritage venues such as City Palace and Jaigarh forming part of its envisioned setting, Palace Afterhours aims to create an atmosphere where historic architecture becomes the backdrop for contemporary cultural experiences. The initiative seeks to encourage audiences to rediscover Jaipur beyond conventional sightseeing and heritage tourism, offering an opportunity to engage with its living traditions in a fresh and immersive format.

Siddhartha Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO, Event Crafter, added:

“Jaipur has always been a city of stages. Its palaces have long been spaces for music, celebration and coming together. Partnering with His Highness and the Sawai Jaipur Experiences team allows us to bring Rajasthan’s finest folk artists alongside some of today’s most exciting musicians, creating moments that will happen only once. At its heart, this is a commitment to the youth of our state, to help them feel proud of where they come from. Our ambition is to build Palace Afterhours into a cultural property that the world travels to experience.”

Conceived as a recurring cultural property, Palace Afterhours aims to bring together artists, cultural tastemakers, creators and travellers, building a community around meaningful cultural experiences. The inaugural edition is proposed for 26 December 2026, to be held at the City Palace of Jaipur with subsequent editions planned for February and March/April 2027. Further details on the venue, artist line-up and event access will be announced shortly.

About Sawai Jaipur Experiences

Sawai Jaipur Experiences curates bespoke cultural, hospitality and lifestyle experiences across iconic heritage properties associated with the Royal Family of Jaipur, including City Palace, Jaigarh and Rajmahal Palace. Rooted in Jaipur's royal traditions, the organisation brings together heritage, contemporary creativity and thoughtful hospitality to create memorable experiences that celebrate the city's living legacy.

About Event Crafter

Event Crafter, is a multiple award-winning, event management and experiential company led by Siddhartha Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO. With over 298 national and international awards, the company specialises in creating innovative and immersive event experiences with wide experience of producing festivals, signature events, brand activations and destination weddings.