Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh is known for its rich tribal culture and tradition. Fairs and festivals celebrated in Jabalpur reflect the cultural life of its people. Though the city of Jabalpur celebrates all major Indian festivals, it celebrates them with distinct and unique ways. Jabalpur and surrounding region are mainly populated by Gond tribal community.  Gond tribe is known for its unique folk dance forms which are mainly performed on the occasion of festivals and other cultural events.

Along with major the major festivals of India like Deepawali, Dussera and Holi Jabalpur also celebrates other festivals with great zeal and zest. Makar Sankranti, Bhai Dooj, Durga Pooja, etc are other prominent festivals celebrated in Jabalpur. These festivals are marked by several cultural activities like folk dances, songs, worshipping and praying. On the occasion of these festival people of Jabalpur usually gather at several common places in the city and perform their folk dance forms to the accompaniment of tradition musical instruments. People from other parts of Madhya Pradesh also visit Jabalpur on the occasion of several festivals to witnesses the unique and charming cultural activities of the people of Jabalpur.