Bengaluru is about to swap its usual weekend plans for chaniya cholis, mirror-work kurtas, dandiya sticks and a frankly unreasonable amount of Garba. This Navratri, the city has everything from massive open-air lawns and rooftop celebrations to DJ-led nights and even a special appearance by Jethalal himself. Here are ten events worth putting on your festive calendar.
Navratri 2026: 10 Garba & Dandiya Events In Bengaluru
1. Garba With Gujjubhai ft. Dilip Joshi
If Bengaluru’s Navratri needed a little extra Jethalal energy, this is it. Garba With Gujjubhai brings Dilip Joshi, aka Jethalal from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, for a special guest appearance, alongside Garba, music, food and plenty of festive masti. The event is designed as a full evening celebration rather than just a dance floor, so expect the crowd to arrive with their Garba squads fully activated.
Where: Anantya Palace, Gate No. 9, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
When: 11 October 2026, 6:30 PM onwards
Cost: ₹499 onwards
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2. Royale Dandiya 2026 At Vapour Indiranagar
Five nights, one very festive Vapour takeover! Royale Dandiya 2026 mixes traditional Garba and Dandiya with Bollywood chartbusters, celebrity DJs, and live dhol performances. The event’s highlights also include complimentary dandiya sticks, festive decor, immersive lighting, food, and signature beverages. Basically, it is the kind of plan where you say you’re going for one hour and mysteriously return home at midnight.
Where: 773, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
When: 14-18 October 2026, 7:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹299 onwards
3. Indiranagar Biggest Open Air Dandiya Celebration
Five consecutive days of Dandiya in Indiranagar means there is absolutely no shortage of opportunities to get that one Garba step you’ve been practising onto the dance floor. Dandiya Utsav 3.0 promises nonstop Garba and Dandiya, an open-air festive setting, and a colourful Navratri atmosphere. The event listing also mentions complimentary dandiya sticks and tickets starting at just ₹99.
Where: Vesparo – Pulse, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
When: 16-20 October 2026, 6:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹99 onwards
4. Electronic City Biggest Dandiya Utsav – Open Air
This one is going big on the open-air factor. Held across four days at Gold Coins Club & Resort, the event promises a large lawn, live DJs, dhol performances, festive decor, food and beverage counters, and free dandiya sticks. The organisers are also positioning it as a family-friendly celebration, so you can bring your entire Navratri committee, from cousins to parents.
Where: Gold Coins Club & Resort, No. 45/1, Andapura, Off Huskur Road, Electronic City, Bengaluru
When: 17-20 October 2026, 5:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹99 onwards
5. Dandiya For All Open Air ICB Manyata 2026
At ICB (Indian Craft Brewery), the dance floor is getting a five-day Navratri makeover. The event promises an open-air, rain-protected setup, a huge dance floor, free dandiya sticks, and food-and-drinks options. Ticket categories range from kids’ passes to individual and group entries, with the listed base price starting at ₹99. Some adult categories also carry a mandatory ₹300 venue cover charge redeemable on food and drinks.
Where: ICB Indian Craft Brewery, Sy No. 90/3, K, 572/90, Outer Ring Road, DadaMastan Layout, Manyata Tech Park, Nagawara, Bengaluru
When: 14-18 October 2026, 4:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹99 onwards
6. Whitefield’s Biggest Dandiya Utsav – Season 9
Whitefield is getting six straight days of Garba and Dandiya. The MLR Cultural Centre celebration comes with live music, top DJs, live dhol, professional Garba dancers, complimentary sticks, food, a photo booth and festive decor. There are also themed nights, including Bhajan Jamming and Garba and a Neon Dandiya evening, so this one clearly isn’t planning to be subtle.
Where: MLR Cultural Centre, 4th Cross Road, Kaveri Nagar, Whitefield, Bengaluru
When: 16-21 October 2026, 5:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹99 onwards
7. Dandiya Nights 2026 At Phoenix Mall Of Asia
For anyone who wants their Navratri with a mall-sized production, Phoenix Mall of Asia has two evenings lined up. Expect DJs, live music, dance performances, fire acts, a dhol show and food stalls. The first 200 people redeeming their tickets are also promised complimentary dandiya sticks, so there is an actual reason to arrive early beyond securing a good spot on the dance floor.
Where: Eden Event Area, Phoenix Mall Of Asia, 239/240, Bellary Road, Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru
When: 17-18 October 2026, 4:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹199 onwards
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8. Dandiya Nights 2026 At Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield
Whitefield gets its own Phoenix Marketcity edition, with two evenings of DJs, live music, dance performances, fire acts and a dhol show. Food stalls will keep the energy levels from completely collapsing between Garba rounds, while the first 200 ticket redeemers get complimentary dandiya sticks. It is five hours of straight-up festive programming, according to the event listing.
Where: Phoenix Marketcity Courtyard, Devasandra Industrial Estate, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru
When: 17–18 October 2026, 4:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹199 onwards
9. Dandiya Celebration At 153 Biere Street
If you prefer your Dandiya with a brewery-style setting, 153 Biere Street has a three-day celebration lined up in Whitefield. The event brings together a live DJ, an open dance floor, Punjabi dhol performances and complimentary dandiya sticks. It is a slightly more compact option compared with the giant open-air festivals, but the ₹300 entry keeps it firmly in the festive-night-out territory.
Where: 153, Hagadur Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru
When: 16-18 October 2026, 6:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹300
10. Maha Dandiya Utsav 2026 At Jaya Mahal Palace
For a grand, traditional Navratri night, Maha Dandiya Utsav 2026 is bringing five days of Garba, Dandiya, music, and colour to Jaya Mahal Exhibition Center. The celebration promises high-energy Garba and Dandiya, live music and DJ entertainment, along with a grand festive setting designed for families and groups of friends.
It is positioning itself as one of Bengaluru’s big Navratri gatherings, so expect the usual ethnic fits, dandiya sticks and a dance floor that gets progressively more chaotic as the evening goes on. The event is also specifically pitched as a family-friendly celebration, making it an easy plan if your Navratri gang includes parents, siblings and cousins.
Where: Jaya Mahal Exhibition Center, Jaya Mahal Main Road, Jayamahal, Bengaluru
When: 16-28 October 2026, from 4:00 PM onwards
Cost: ₹99 onwards
So, which Garba event in Bengaluru is more your vibe?
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FAQs
What are the best Garba and Dandiya events in Bengaluru in 2026?
Bengaluru has several Navratri 2026 celebrations, including events in Indiranagar, Whitefield, Electronic City, Manyata Tech Park, Palace Grounds and Jayamahal.
When is Navratri Garba happening in Bengaluru in 2026?
The events listed in this guide take place primarily between 11 and 28 October 2026, with most celebrations concentrated around October 14-21.
Which Bengaluru Garba event features Dilip Joshi?
Garba With Gujjubhai ft. Dilip Joshi is scheduled at Anantya Palace, Palace Grounds, on 11 October 2026. The event features a special appearance by Dilip Joshi, known for playing Jethalal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Where can I find open-air Dandiya events in Bengaluru?
Open-air options in this list include celebrations at Indiranagar, Electronic City, ICB Indian Craft Brewery in Manyata and other large festive venues.