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Independence Day 2026: Want to see Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort? Book tickets online like this sitting at home

Samira Vishwas | August 11, 2026 3:24 PM CST

Red Fort Independence Day Tickets: Every year on this special occasion, the flag is hoisted at the Red Fort of Delhi and many cultural programs take place. Everyone wants to participate in these cultural and social programs. Many people think that only VIPs can attend this special event.

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Online Ticket Booking Steps Guide: This year India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day. Exactly 80 years ago, on 15 August 1947, India became independent from the British dictatorship. The British not only took away all the freedom of the Indians, but they also looted the country’s wealth and took it abroad. Many great revolutionaries sacrificed their lives to liberate the country and free it from British rule. India finally got independence on 15 August 1947 due to the courage and sacrifice of the brave soldiers. Since then India celebrates independence every year on 15th August.

Can only VIPs attend the ceremony?

Every year on this special occasion, the flag is hoisted at the Red Fort of Delhi and many cultural programs take place. Everyone wants to participate in these cultural and social programs. Many people think that only VIP people can participate in this special program, but let us tell you that every citizen can participate in it. You just have to book your ticket in advance to go to Red Fort. In such a situation, let us know how to book tickets to attend the programs to be held at the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day.

How to book Red Fort tickets online?

First of all go to the Defense Ministry portal Aamantran.
Select the Independence Day ticket booking option on the website.
Before proceeding, check the availability of Red Fort tickets.
When tickets are available, click on the booking option.
If you have already registered, enter your mobile number and captcha code.
If you have come for the first time then select the option of New Registration.
For new login, fill your name, mobile number and date of birth.
After this, fill any of your valid ID proof and its number.
Select your preferred ticket category (like Rs 20, 100 or 500).
Finally, make payment through online (UPI, card or net banking) and download your e-ticket.

How to book Red Fort tickets offline?

You can buy tickets offline by visiting some government offices or special counters in Delhi.
These ticket counters are opened only a few days before Independence Day.
Exact information about where offline ticket counters have been set up will be available on the website of the Defense Ministry.
To buy tickets, it is necessary to carry one’s original identity proof like Aadhaar card with you even at the counter.