Durga Puja in Kolkata means pandal hopping, dhunuchi naach and sindoor khela, but the festive calendar also has plenty of room for Navratri celebrations in the city. From traditional Garba and Dandiya Raas to DJ nights, live music and food, venues across the city are hosting events this festive season. Here are seven Dandiya and Garba celebrations to check out.
Pankhida Raas Garba 2026
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Pankhida Raas Garba 2026 brings five nights of traditional Garba, live music and celebrity appearances to Kolkata. Singer Shradha Mishra and DJ Karma will perform every evening, with Shreya Kalra, Sapna Choudhary, Govinda and Sunny Leone among the scheduled guests.
Dates: October 15 to 19
Time: 6pm onwards
Price: Rs 999 onwards; tickets on BookMyShow
Address: Aquatica P.S. K, Kouchpukur, near Thakdari Road, Rajarhat
Zankar: The Echoes of Dandiya 2.0
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Zankar 2.0 blends traditional Garba and Dandiya with Bollywood music and techno beats for a contemporary Navratri celebration. The two-night event will feature live DJ sets, a food court and photo zones, with a family-friendly setting for festive dancing.
Dates: October 17 and 18
Time: 6.30pm onwards
Price: Rs 849; Tickets on BookMyShow
Address: 24 Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Ballygunge Park
Dandiya Mahotsav 3.0
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Regenta Orko’s in Kasba is hosting a four-day Dandiya celebration with themed evenings, Bollywood and Garba music, live dhol performances and a celebrity emcee. The event also features festive decor, lighting effects and indoor and outdoor celebration zones.
Dates: October 17 to 20
Time: From 7.30pm onwards
Price: Rs 450 onwards; Tickets on BookMyShow
Address: Regenta Orko’s, 621 Prantik Pally, Kasba, Kolkata 700107, near Acropolis Mall
Dandiya Beats 2026
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Novotel Kolkata’s Dandiya Beats 2026 brings together a live traditional band, a DJ, an emcee and a dance troupe across three nights. Passes include food coupons, while additional food counters will be available at the venue at an extra cost. Each pass is valid for one night only.
Dates: October 18 to 20
Time: 7.30pm to 1am
Price: Rs 1,500 onwards; Tickets on BookMyShow
Address: Eiffel Banquets, Novotel Hotel & Residences, CF Block, Action Area 1C, New Town
Garba Dandiya Utsav 2026
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Organised by The Urban City Dance and Fitness Studio, this North Kolkata celebration promises an open-air terrace, an air-conditioned banquet hall and a large dance floor. The evening will feature a live DJ playing Bollywood and traditional music, photo booths and food stalls, with food purchases charged separately.
Dates: October 20
Time: 6pm onwards
Price: Rs 799; Tickets on BookMyShow
Address: Shree Guru Tower, Barrackpore Trunk Road, above Reliance Digital, Dunlop, Baranagar
Dholira Jalsa 7
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Dholira Jalsa 7 offers four days of Garba, Dandiya and DJ nights in Kaikhali. The event listing also advertises a spread of Indian, Chinese and Continental-style dishes, including chicken kosha, potol chingri, fish croquettes and desserts, alongside an unlimited drinks offering.
Dates: October 17 to 20
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Price: Rs 499 onwards; Tickets on BookMyShow
Address: 641 VIP Road, Ramkrishna Pally, Kaikhali, 2km from Kolkata airport.
Liqua Dandiya Night
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Liqua Rooftop Lounge is hosting a Dandiya night featuring Garba, live music and a rooftop festive setting. The evening will include unlimited starters and live food counters, offering guests a chance to combine traditional dancing with a festive night out.
Dates: October 16
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Rs 659 onwards; Tickets on BookMyShow
Address: Liqua Rooftop Lounge, 641 VIP Road, Ramkrishna Pally, Kaikhali, Kolkata 700052