When is the next Kumbh Mela?
The short answer, first — then the detail behind it.
Short answer
The next Kumbh Mela is already underway: the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh, which formally opened on 31 October 2026 and runs through its principal Amrit Snan days in August–September 2027, concluding on 24 July 2028.
The next three bathing days
What to actually plan around
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2027 | First Amrit Snan — Ashadh Somvati Amavasya |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Second Amrit Snan — Shravan Amavasya |
| 11–12 Sep 2027 | Third Amrit Snan — Vaishnava & Shaiva orders |
After Nashik
What comes after this cycle
Haridwar — 2027
An Ardh Kumbh at Har Ki Pauri, falling in the same broad window as Nashik's Purna Kumbh.
Ujjain — 2028
A Purna Kumbh (Simhastha) on the Shipra, plus a separate Purna Kumbh at Haridwar the same year.
Prayagraj — 2030
An Ardh Kumbh and Purna Kumbh at the Sangam.
Go deeper
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Want every event, not just the next one? See Next Kumbh Mela — Dates and Places for the full sequence, or the exact start and end dates of this cycle.