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Event List
Upcoming Events
June 2026
Blue Mist Tour 2026 – Peterborough
“A good journalist doesn’t always play friendly – in fact, they mostly don’t” Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is home away from home for Jihad, Rashid and Asif, a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born. When aspiring journalist Jihad wins the chance to make his own documentary, he sets out […]
July 2026
An Indian Summer Festival 2026
Inspirate’s flagship festival, An Indian Summer, is back from Wednesday 1st July to Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a fresh, bold and unique programme of contemporary South Asian arts and culture to Leicester. This year’s programme features open-air and indoor events happening in venues across the city, including Attenborough Arts Centre, Jubilee Square and the […]
Asian Women MEAN Business X Zindiya
Join us for a special South Asian Heritage Month celebration bringing together an inspiring community of women. An Evening of Conversation, Connection & Community Tuesday 1 July | From 6:30pm onwards Zindiya Streatery & Bar Join us for a special South Asian Heritage Month celebration hosted by Asian Women MEAN Business at Zindiya, a space […]
Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea
Hear the rich culture and traditions of Nepal play out in the award-winning percussionist and composer’s music – performed live with his full band. Drummer, tabla player and composer Anmol Mohara’s critically acclaimed debut album Across The Sea is a testament to the artist’s dedication to bringing traditional Nepali music into a contemporary, global context. The London-based […]
Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined
Heritage meets new horizons in this modern classical retelling of India’s folk and cinematic musical legacies, with celebrated pianist Rekesh Chauhan. Come along on a sonic journey through Indian folk roots and film epics, all reimagined in a modern classical sound. Chauhan has collaborated with Grammy Award-winners, performed for royalty and is the composer of […]
London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt
Trace the timeless journey of Indian ragas as they blossom into everlasting Bollywood melodies with Priyani Vani Panditt and the London Bollywood Orchestra. Join Priyani Vani Panditt for a special presentation of their Raageet show, charting the growth of Bollywood’s distinctive sound from the soil of Hindustani classical music and the many musical influences that have defined […]
Raghu Dixit
Big melodies, infectious rhythms and genre-crossing sounds – Raghu Dixit’s joyous music is made to be felt. Blending Indian folk roots with modern, genre-crossing sounds, Dixit’s music transcends age, genre and language. The singer, composer, producer and globally loved performer brings ‘energy, emotion, and pure feel-good vibes’ (Songlines) to the stage. Dixit has performed at […]
Thamarai: Pritt + Prito
Break new ground with two artists currently striking gold: Eelam Tamil-rooted and London-raised vocalist Pritt and British Tamil DJ and producer Prito. Pritt’s expressive, honest music connects her Eelam Tamil heritage and European upbringing, blending Carnatic melisma with modern melodies to offer a soulful, unorthodox treatment of an ‘East meets West’ performance. The first Tamil […]
Playback / Rewind: South Asian Sound & Memory
This free exhibition by Jimmy Turrell will run from Saturday 4th July – Saturday 10th October 2026 at The Gallery in Gateshead Central Library. About the exhibition Playback / Rewind: South Asian Sound & Memory brings together a new body of work by artist Jimmy Turrell, developed through research into Bollywood vinyl, printed ephemera, and the lived […]
Through the Lens: Photographs by Anna Miller
This free exhibition by Anna Miller will run from Saturday 4th July – Saturday 10th October at The Gallery in Gateshead Central Library. About the exhibition Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with this special photography exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of GemArts Masala Festival. Through the lens of photographer Anna Miller, the exhibition captures the […]
Hariharan: Soul India
Drift away on a soulful musical journey with Hariharan that interweaves film songs, ghazal, thumri, folk and fusion music.
Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain
An extraordinary evening of rhythm, improvisation, and global musical dialogue arrives in London, led by Talvin Singh. Shradhanjali honours the enduring legacy of the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain – a pioneering force whose productions and arrangements brought together the world’s finest percussionists in a spirit of collaboration, virtuosity and innovation. This concert continues that […]
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