Dover Lane Music Conference, one of the largest Indian Classical musical events is conducted at Nazrul Mancha in South Avenue, Kolkata every year between January 22 and 26. The music conference which started as a humble get together of some music lovers in the by lanes of South Kolkata five decades ago, has now turned into one of the culturally most important event of the year with the presence of a number of eminent music maestros from all over the country. This festival provides a wonderful platform for the younger generation to come and perform with the best in the field. The people of Kolkata consider this festival as a heritage event.