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
Indian Slide Guitar Masterclass in London with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty
Slide guitar masterclasses with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty in London: an evening session at Oasis Academy Silvertown on 16 September and a full day at The Tate Institute on 26 September 2026. Open to all stringed instruments and all levels, with one-to-one feedback and a certificate of participation.
Kala Festival 2026: Rhythms of Ragas & of Feet
Our third Kala Festival concert at The Bhavan. Pandit Debasis Chakroborty on Indian slide guitar and Ustad Akram Khan on tabla, then Kathak from Alokparna Guha.
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 at St Andrew's Hall
Norwich Ragas: Tabla Solo by Ustad Akram Khan
Ustad Akram Khan brings a powerful tabla solo to Kala Festival 2026 at St Andrew's Hall, Norwich, with sarangi by Satwinder Pal Singh.
Indian Slide Guitar Masterclass in London with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty
Slide guitar masterclasses with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty in London: an evening session at Oasis Academy Silvertown on 16 September and a full day at The Tate Institute on 26 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
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