Kala Festival
A celebration of South Asian classical music featuring renowned artists from around the world, touring to different cities in the UK.
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 to Leicester, Cambridge to 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.
Maestros and performers who graced our stages across all festival events
Upcoming Events 2026
Cambridge Ragas: Resonance of Sitar, Slide Guitar, and Tabla
Experience the depth of Indian Classical Music in Cambridge on Sept 20 at Junction. Sitar, Slide Guitar, Tabla, and renewal await!
Norwich Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing
Norwich Ragas: Tabla Solo by Ustad Akram Khan
Ustad Akram Khan brings a powerful tabla solo to Kala Festival 2026 at Norwich Arts Centre, with sarangi by Satwinder Pal Singh.
Indian Slide Guitar Masterclass in London with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty
Evening slide guitar masterclass with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty in London on 16 September 2026. Open to all stringed instruments and all levels, with one-to-one feedback and a certificate of participation.
Bristol Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing
Reading Raga Resonance: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
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.
Reading Raga Resonance: Bow, Beat, and Breath
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.
Festival Highlights
Our Impact
Growing together, one performance at a time
Our Journey
What Attendees Say
Real experiences from Kala Festival
"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."
"I haven't been to a concert for many years. I've seen a lot of great artists since the mid-80s and really enjoyed this programme. I look forward to supporting your future events. Thank you again very much."
"We've just had the most amazing recital of Indian Classical Music. We had in the first half some Western instruments, Piano, Slide Guitar and Tabla, which was extraordinary. The second half was mind-blowing. Ah. Extraordinary expertise. I can't explain, can't put it into words, but it was terrific."
"Today's performance was extraordinary. Um. A little bit more than I expected it's going to be. I was expecting a regular performance, but it's turned out to be extraordinary."
"A beautiful event from start to finish. I enjoyed every bit of it, and discovering the Sarangi made my special day even more special. Thank you"
