Season · 7 events

Autumn: Puja Season and the Festival Build-Up in India.

Ganesh Chaturthi opens the build-up, Durga Puja takes over Kolkata, Navratri fills Gujarat's grounds, and the expo and wedding seasons start moving India again.

Oct312026

The Absence of PRESENCE

Mumbai, Nariman Point · Arts and culture · Sat 31 Oct to Sun 01 Nov 2026

World premiere dance production by Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company with the Symphony Orchestra of India at NCPA.

Confirmed dates

Aug102027

Big Cine Expo 2027

Hyderabad, Madhapur · Expos and trade fairs · Tue 10 to Wed 11 Aug 2027

Cinema exhibition and theatre technology trade show at HITEX.

Confirmed dates

Sep152027

Pang Lhabsol 2027

Gangtok, Gangtok · Festivals · Wed 15 Sep 2027

Sikkim's festival honouring Mount Khangchendzonga, held at the Tsuklakhang Monastery in Gangtok.

Tentative date

Sep232027

Ziro Festival of Music 2027

Ziro, Lower Subansiri · Music and concerts · Thu 23 to Sun 26 Sep 2027

Four-day outdoor independent music festival in the Ziro valley, home of the Apatani community.

Tentative date

Sep302027

Mysuru Dasara 2027

Mysuru, Citywide, Mysuru · Festivals · Thu 30 Sep to Sat 09 Oct 2027

Karnataka's state festival, centred on Mysore Palace and ending with the Jamboo Savari procession on Vijayadashami.

Tentative date

Oct52027

Durga Puja 2027, Kolkata

Kolkata, Citywide, Kolkata · Festivals · Tue 05 to Sun 10 Oct 2027

Durga Puja is expected in Kolkata from 5 to 10 October 2027, from Maha Shashthi to Vijaya Dashami.

Tentative date

Oct292027

Diwali 2027

Nationwide, Nationwide · Festivals · Fri 29 Oct 2027

Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Friday 29 October 2027.

Tentative date

The full list is on the events calendar, filterable by month and region.