--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/festival/kala-festival' title: 'Kala Festival' author: name: drupler url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/user/1' date: '2025-05-13T21:03:49+00:00' updated: '2025-12-28T14:23:07+00:00' type: website summary: 'A celebration of South Asian classical music featuring renowned artists from around the world, touring to different cities in the UK.' image: 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/media/image/2025-06/pexels-photo-2747446.jpeg?h=5d85b1d2&itok=WLKLw_4w' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/media/image/2025-06/pexels-photo-2747446.jpeg?h=5d85b1d2&itok=WLKLw_4w' 'image:secure_url': 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/media/image/2025-06/pexels-photo-2747446.jpeg?h=5d85b1d2&itok=WLKLw_4w' 'image:type': image/jpeg 'image:width': '1200' 'image:height': '675' 'image:alt': Festival-Stage --- Image 11-27 September 2026 Recent # Kala Festival A celebration of South Asian classical music featuring renowned artists from around the world, touring to different cities in the UK. [ View 2026 Events ](#festival-events) 21 Total Events 8 UK Cities 4,213 Music Lovers 15 World-Class Artists [ ](#festival-events) Our Story ## About Kala Festival A Celebration of Heritage & Artistry **Kala Festival** is an annual touring celebration that brings the finest Indian classical music to audiences across the United Kingdom. Over two inspiring years, we have united communities from [**London**](/place/london) to [**Leicester**](/place/leicester), **Cambridge** to [**Norwich**](/place/norwich), creating unforgettable evenings of musical excellence and cultural connection. Our festival showcases world-renowned maestros alongside emerging talents, offering performances that honour centuries-old traditions while embracing contemporary expressions. Each event is carefully curated to provide an intimate, transformative experience that resonates long after the final note. ### Raga Fusion Fusion of Gharana, instruments, styles and sub-genre of Indian Classical Music. ### Touring Across UK Bringing authentic cultural experiences to multiple cities each September. ### Community Focused Building bridges between cultures and generations through the power of music. Est. 2023 Artists Featured Maestros and performers who graced our stages across all festival events [ ### Debasis Chakroborty Indian Slide Guitar ](/en-gb/artist/debasis-chakroborty) [ ### Deepak Shah Piano ](/en-gb/artist/deepak-shah) [ ### Durjay Bhaumik ](/en-gb/artist/durjay-bhaumik) [ ### Dr Lovely Sharma ](/en-gb/artist/dr-lovely-sharma) [ ### Akram Khan Tabla ](/en-gb/artist/akram-khan) [ ### Hanif Khan Tabla ](/en-gb/artist/hanif-khan) [ +9 View All Artists Featured ](/en-gb/artists) ## Explore Festival Editions Journey through the years of Kala Festival - from our inaugural celebration to the excitement of what's to come. [](#) 2023 [](#) 2025 [](#) 2026 [](#) 2027 [ 2023 4 Events 4 Cities ](#) [ 2025 10 Events 6 Cities ](#) [ Recent 2026 7 Events 5 Cities ](#) [ Upcoming 2027 Coming September ](#) Tap to explore each year ## Past Events 2026 #### [Kala Festival 2026: Rhythms of Ragas & of Feet](/en-gb/event/kala-festival-2026-rhythms-of-ragas-of-feet) Sep 23, 2026 7:00 PM The Bhavan, London KalaSudha's third Kala Festival concert at The Bhavan, London: Pandit Debasis Chakroborty's Indian slide guitar and Ustad Akram Khan's tabla, then Kathak from Alokparna Guha. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/kala-festival-2026-rhythms-of-ragas-of-feet) #### [Cambridge Ragas: Resonance of Sitar, Slide Guitar, and Tabla](/en-gb/event/cambridge-ragas-resonance-of-sitar-slide-guitar-and-tabla) Sep 20, 2026 6:30 PM Cambridge Junction, Cambridge Experience the depth of Indian Classical Music in Cambridge on Sept 20 at Junction. Sitar, Slide Guitar, Tabla, and renewal await! [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/cambridge-ragas-resonance-of-sitar-slide-guitar-and-tabla) #### [Norwich Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) Sep 19, 2026 6:30 PM St Andrew's Hall, Norwich, Norwich A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing at St Andrew's Hall [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) #### [Norwich Ragas: Tabla Solo by Ustad Akram Khan](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-tabla-solo-by-ustad-akram-khan) Sep 19, 2026 12:00 PM St Andrew's Hall, Norwich, Norwich Ustad Akram Khan brings a powerful tabla solo to Kala Festival 2026 at St Andrew's Hall, Norwich, with sarangi by Satwinder Pal Singh. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-tabla-solo-by-ustad-akram-khan) #### [Bristol Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets](/en-gb/event/bristol-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) Sep 13, 2026 6:30 PM Trinity Centre, Bristol A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/bristol-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) #### [Reading Raga Resonance: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets](/en-gb/event/reading-raga-resonance-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) Sep 12, 2026 6:00 PM The Great Hall, Reading, Reading A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing. This special evening features an extraordinary collaboration between three masterful artists from different musical worlds: Indian Slide Guitar maestro Pandit Debasis Chakroborty, visiting from Agra, India; guitarist Giuliano Moderalli from the UK; and Sam Evans on Tabla from Australia. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/reading-raga-resonance-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) #### [Reading Raga Resonance: Bow, Beat, and Breath](/en-gb/event/reading-raga-resonance-bow-beat-and-breath) Sep 12, 2026 12:00 PM The Great Hall, Reading, Reading Experience a magical musical conversation exploring the vocal nature of the Sarangi and the driving energy of the Tabla in alternating solos at the Great Hall, Reading. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/reading-raga-resonance-bow-beat-and-breath) #### [Leicester Raga Rhythms: Kathak, Indian Slide Guitar & Tabla Duet](/en-gb/event/leicester-raga-rhythms-kathak-indian-slide-guitar-tabla-duet) Sep 28, 2025 7:00 PM Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester Kathak, Indian slide guitar and a tabla duet live in Leicester: Pandit Debasis Chakroborty and Ustad Akram Khan at the Sue Townsend Theatre for Kala Festival 2025. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/leicester-raga-rhythms-kathak-indian-slide-guitar-tabla-duet) #### [Dartington Ragas Festival: Strings, Voices & Rhythms](/en-gb/event/dartington-ragas-festival-strings-voices-rhythms) Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM Dartington Trust Hall, Totnes A full day of Indian classical music and dance at Dartington Trust Hall: Kathak, Dhrupad, sitar, slide guitar, sarangi, piano and tabla, with Ustad Akram Khan and Pandit Debasis Chakroborty. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/dartington-ragas-festival-strings-voices-rhythms) #### [Tabla Tales: Unveiling the Secrets of Rhythm with Ustad Akram Khan](/en-gb/event/tabla-tales-unveiling-the-secrets-of-rhythm-with-ustad-akram-khan) Sep 25, 2025 1:00 PM The Bhavan, London Master the Versatile Art of “Tabla” in this intensive workshop with one of the instrument's most important exponents. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/tabla-tales-unveiling-the-secrets-of-rhythm-with-ustad-akram-khan) #### [The Art of Classical Slide Guitar – A Workshop by Pt. Debasis Chakraborty](/en-gb/event/the-art-of-classical-slide-guitar-a-workshop-by-pt-debasis-chakraborty) Sep 24, 2025 1:00 PM The Bhavan, London Join renowned Slide Guitarist Pt. Debasis Chakraborty’s exclusive workshop on Indian Classical Guitar & Ragas, in Pt. Kabra’s tradition. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/the-art-of-classical-slide-guitar-a-workshop-by-pt-debasis-chakraborty) #### [Eternal Echoes: From Ancient Voice to Modern Strings in Cambridge](/en-gb/event/eternal-echoes-from-ancient-voice-to-modern-strings-in-cambridge) Sep 21, 2025 6:30 PM Lee Seng Tee Hall, Cambridge Dhrupad voice and drone, then the Trinity Trio at Lee Seng Tee Hall, Cambridge: Pandit Debasis Chakroborty's slide guitar, Deepak Shah's piano and Ustad Akram Khan's tabla. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/eternal-echoes-from-ancient-voice-to-modern-strings-in-cambridge) #### [Discover the Magic of Indian Raagas on Piano - Workshop](/en-gb/event/discover-the-magic-of-indian-raagas-on-piano-workshop) Sep 21, 2025 10:30 AM Lee Seng Tee Hall, Cambridge Workshop by Raaga Pianist Deepak Shah. Western instrument... Indian soul... A musical journey like never before! [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/discover-the-magic-of-indian-raagas-on-piano-workshop) #### [Norwich Ragas: Piano & Slide Guitar Unbound](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-piano-slide-guitar-unbound) Sep 19, 2025 6:30 PM The Assembly House, Norwich Piano and Indian slide guitar play ragas over tabla at The Assembly House, Norwich: a Kala Festival 2025 double bill with Deepak Shah, Pandit Debasis Chakroborty and Ustad Akram Khan. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/norwich-ragas-piano-slide-guitar-unbound) #### [East meet West: Pianist Raymond Yiu × Deepak Shah with Tabla & Slide Guitar](/en-gb/event/east-meet-west-pianist-raymond-yiu-deepak-shah-with-tabla-slide-guitar) Sep 17, 2025 7:00 PM Hoxton Hall, London Award-winning pianists Raymond Yiu & Deepak Shah unite East and West, joined by other maestros, Ustad Akram Khan and Pt Debasis Chakroborty. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/east-meet-west-pianist-raymond-yiu-deepak-shah-with-tabla-slide-guitar) #### [Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour](/en-gb/event/reading-raga-resonance-slide-guitar-piano-tabla-solo-splendour) Sep 14, 2025 5:30 PM The Great Hall, Reading, Reading Piano & Indian slide guitar exploring timeless ragas, anchored by tabla;Reading celebration of Indian classical music, part of Kala Festival. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/reading-raga-resonance-slide-guitar-piano-tabla-solo-splendour) #### [ Echoes of Tradition: Indian Slide Guitar, Tabla & Instrumental Duet](/en-gb/event/echoes-of-tradition-indian-slide-guitar-tabla-instrumental-duet) Sep 12, 2025 6:30 PM The Bhavan, London Three traditions on one London stage at The Bhavan: Pandit Debasis Chakroborty's Indian slide guitar with Hanif Khan, then a tabla duet from Ustad Akram Khan with Satwinder Pal Singh's sarangi. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/echoes-of-tradition-indian-slide-guitar-tabla-instrumental-duet) #### [Trinity Trio: Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, and Durjay Bhaumik](/en-gb/event/trinity-trio-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik-darlington-trust-hall) Aug 27, 2023 7:30 PM Dartington Trust Hall, Totnes Embrace a magical musical journey at Dartington Trust Hall with 'Trinity Trio: Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, and Durjay Bhaumik'. Part of the 'Kala Festival', this concert features a powerful fusion of Indian classical music by these three maestros. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/trinity-trio-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik-darlington-trust-hall) #### [An Instrumental Journey Through the Nature](/en-gb/event/instrumental-journey-through-nature-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik) Aug 23, 2023 8:00 PM Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead Join us for "An Instrumental Journey Through Nature" at Norden Farm. This event brings the beauty of Indian classical music to life with Debasis Chakroborty on Indian Slide Guitar, Deepak Shah on Piano, and Durjay Bhaumik on Tabla. Break free from your daily routine and feel the calming power of nature through music. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/instrumental-journey-through-nature-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik) #### [Concert for Harmony & Peace](/en-gb/event/concert-for-harmony-and-peace-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik) Aug 19, 2023 8:00 PM The Bhavan, London Join us at The Bhavan on August 19th for a special "Music for Harmony and Peace" event. Timed closely to the celebration of India's Independence Day, this concert promotes unity and understanding. Music shapes our worldview, uplifts our spirit, and stimulates our creativity. Secure your tickets now and experience this transformative journey that uses music as a beacon of peace and harmony. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/concert-for-harmony-and-peace-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik) #### [Music Without Boundaries](/en-gb/event/music-without-boundaries-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik) Aug 17, 2023 7:30 PM West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge Experience the transformative power of music at 'Music Without Boundaries', a special event under the 'Kala Festival' banner. This concert celebrates music as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Join us as we journey from the rich heritage of classical ragas to contemporary tunes, revealing music's limitless nature. Our talented artists - Debasis Chakroborty on Indian Slide Guitar, Deepak Shah on Piano, and Durjay Bhaumik on Tabla - bring a unique blend of traditional and modern melodies. Their performances echo the essence of music's timeless and boundary-less spirit. [ View Details ](/en-gb/event/music-without-boundaries-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik) ## Festival Highlights Growing Impact ## Our Impact Growing together, one performance at a time 21+ Total Events 8+ UK Cities 4,213+ Music Lovers 15+ World-Class Artists ### Our Journey 2023 4 Events 4 Cities 856 Attendees 2025 10 Events 6 Cities 1,541 Attendees 2026 7 Events 5 Cities 1,816 Attendees 2027 Coming September Join us for our biggest year yet! 18% growth in attendance year-over-year ## What Attendees Say Real experiences from Kala Festival [ Eternal Echoes: From Ancient Voice to Modern Strings in Cambridge ](/en-gb/review/review-2109202505) [ Read review: > An incredible performance by renowned Indian artists, showcasing the beauty, diversity and richness of Indian classical music through captivating rhythms and instruments. Image Event Attendee Eternal Echoes: From Ancient Voice to Modern Strings in Cambridge ](/en-gb/review/review-2109202505) [ Read review: > We really thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep organising events like these in the UK. It will be really helpful for younger generations to be aware of classical music and old instruments. Thank you and keep up the good work. Image Event Attendee Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour ](/en-gb/review/review-1409202504) [ Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour ](/en-gb/review/review-1409202504) [ Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour ](/en-gb/review/review-1409202508) [ Read review: > Amazing jugalbandi performances, a perfect venue, and a wonderfully organized event. Young generations should experience live classical music to understand its roots and enjoy it Image Event Attendee Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour ](/en-gb/review/review-1409202508) [ Read review: > The program was amazing, and all the artists were unbelievable. With better awareness and networking, there is great potential to bring a bigger audience and make future events even more successful. Image Event Attendee Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour ](/en-gb/review/review-1409202509) [ Reading Raga Resonance: Slide Guitar, Piano & Tabla Solo Splendour ](/en-gb/review/review-1409202509) [ Eternal Echoes: From Ancient Voice to Modern Strings in Cambridge ](/en-gb/review/review-2109202501) [ Read review: > An extraordinary performance, with powerful vocals and brilliant musicianship. The music was deeply felt and completely captivating. 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