Bangalore : Marwadi University echoed with creativity, culture, and celebration with its flagship fest “Emulate 2026”. Previously known as MU Fest, the event was scheduled from February 4 to 6, 2026. Recognised as one of the most anticipated inter-college youth festivals in the region, the three-day extravaganza witnessed participation from over 15,000 students featuring 70 diverse events.

The major attraction of was the musical nights which emerged as a showstopper, with chart-topping rapper Divine delivering a high-octane performance that had the crowd on its feet, followed by an emotionally resonant and melodious concert by celebrated playback singer Shaan, creating moments that students will cherish long after the fest.

Adding the flavour of humour, popular stand-up comedians Gurleen Pannu and Ravi Gupta had the crowd in splits with their witty one-liners marking the beginning of a hilarious celebration.

Adding depth and inspiration to the fest were engaging fireside chat sessions with Aparshakti Khurana, Shivankit Singh, and Anya Singh, where students gained insights into creativity, personal journeys, and the evolving entertainment landscape through candid conversations.

Dhruv Marwadi, Trustee, Marwadi University, shared, “Emulate 2026 brought together art, culture, dialogue, and entertainment on one platform. We aimed to empower young minds to express themselves, think creatively, and build confidence. The scale and diversity of this year’s fest underlined our commitment to creating enriching experiences that shape students into dynamic and socially aware individuals.”

A key highlight of the first evening was the student-led fashion show, where the students took centre stage, showcasing innovation, confidence, and contemporary design sensibilities, reinforcing the fest’s core spirit of student empowerment.