While the long-standing sabhas host large festivals for the December Season, a number of arts promoters also host unique events across Chennai.
There are a few music fests on the fringe that also make the Season in Chennai. For some years now, violinist V V S Murari has been curating a fest which features young talent from the West who fly into Chennai and perform alongside some senior and wellknown artistes of Chennai.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's annual music and dance festival opens on Nov.17 at its auditorium in Mylapore.