KalaFestival 2025 – We’re Back!
Our next celebration is near—join us this September in the United Kingdom for a vibrant fusion of Indian classical tradition and fresh energy.
2025 Events
Echoes of Tradition: Indian Slide Guitar, Tabla & Instrumental Duet
Indian Slide Guitar performance, followed by Tabla titans Pundit Sanju Sahai & Ustad Akram Khan in a once-in-a-lifetime London duet.
📅 12 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 The Bhavan, London
Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour
Piano & Indian slide guitar exploring timeless ragas, anchored by tabla — a Reading celebration of Indian classical music, part of KalaFestival.
📅 14 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 The Great Hall, University of Reading
East meet West: Pianist Raymond Yiu × Deepak Shah with Tabla & Slide Guitar
Award-winning pianists Raymond Yiu & Deepak Shah unite East and West, joined by other maestros — Ustad Akram Khan and Pt. Debasis Chakroborty.
📅 17 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 Hoxton Hall
Norwich Ragas: Piano & Slide Guitar Unbound
Piano & Indian slide guitar exploring timeless ragas, anchored by tabla — a Norwich celebration of Indian classical music, part of KalaFestival.
📅 19 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 The Assembly House, Norwich
Discover the Magic of Indian Raagas on Piano
Discover the art of Raaga Piano with Deepak Shah. A Western instrument with an Indian soul — experience a musical journey through timeless ragas and improvisation.
📅 21 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Workshop
📍 Fuchs House Music Room, Cambridge
Yoga Flow & Dhrupad Sound Immersion Workshop
Activate inner peace, release tension, and restore your mind through sound and movement. Join us for a transformative three-hour session designed to reconnect you with yourself.
📅 21 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Workshop
📍 Lee Seng Tee Hall, Cambridge
Eternal Echoes: From Ancient Voice to Modern Strings in Cambridge
Dhrupad’s timeless ragas meet the Trinity Trio in Cambridge — a transcendent evening of voice, piano, Indian slide guitar, and tabla.
📅 21 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 Lee Seng Tee Hall, Cambridge
The Art of Classical Slide Guitar – A Workshop by Pt. Debasis Chakraborty
Join renowned slide guitarist Pt. Debasis Chakraborty for an exclusive workshop on Indian classical guitar and ragas, in the tradition of Pt. Brij Bhushan Kabra.
📅 24 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Workshop
📍 The Bhavan, London
Tabla Tales: Unveiling the Secrets of Rhythm with Ustad Akram Khan
Master the versatile art of tabla in this intensive workshop with one of the instrument’s most celebrated exponents.
📅 25 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Workshop
📍 The Bhavan, London
Yoga and Sound Session
Experience soulful silence — yoga and Dhrupad for deep relaxation. A time of peace and regeneration through the healing power of mind, body, and soul.
📅 27 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 Dartington Hall, Totnes
Dartington Ragas Festival: Strings, Voices & Rhythms
A celebration of Indian classical music and dance at Dartington Trust — Kathak, Dhrupad, sitar, slide guitar, sarangi, and powerhouse tabla.
📅 27 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 Dartington Hall, Totnes
Leicester Raga Rhythms: Kathak, Indian Slide Guitar & Tabla Duet
Kathak, slide guitar, and tabla thunder — Jaymini Sahai, Debasis Chakraborty, Sanju Sahai, Akram Khan, and Upneet Singh live in Leicester.
📅 28 Sept 2025
🎙️ Live Performance
📍 Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester
Voices of KalaFestival
Hear directly from those who shape, perform, and experience KalaFestival.
Rajeev Kumar | Event Head
Organizing KalaFestival 2023 felt like gathering our family for a celebration of music and tradition. We're excited to bring that same joy forward with KalaFestival 2025!
Deepak Shah | Artist
Performing at KalaFestival 2023 was like sharing a piece of my heart on stage, where every note felt personal and real. I’m already looking forward to KalaFestival 2025, excited to create more genuine, unforgettable moments with our amazing audience
Anurag | Attendee
Every beat and smile at KalaFestival 2023 made me feel right at home. Looking forward to another unforgettable experience in KalaFestival 2025!
Looking Back at KalaFestival 2023
A festival where music, memories, and tradition came alive. As we look ahead to 2025, the spirit of 2023 continues to inspire us.
