Desi & Indian Community Events Across the US
Garba and Navratri nights, Diwali melas, Carnatic and Bollywood concerts, festivals, and meetups, curated by metro so you never miss what is happening in your city.
San Francisco Bay Area
All San Francisco Bay Area eventsAtul Purohit - Navratri Garba 2026 in Bay Area
Sat, Oct 3 · Santa Clara Convention Center
DanceEarly Bird $39.99, Regular $49.99; combo (Oct 2 + Oct 3) $69.99Sunnyvale Diwali Festival 2026
Sat, Oct 3 · Historic Murphy Avenue (Downtown Sunnyvale)
FestivalFreeBay Area Prabasi Durga Puja 2026
Fri, Oct 16 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
FestivalCDM 2026 - Cali Da Mela Punjabi Music Festival
Sat, Oct 17 · Cal Expo (The Cove)
MusicGeneral Admission $150; children 5 and under freeDussehra Diwali Dhamaka 2026
Sat, Oct 17 · Alameda County Fairgrounds
FestivalTickets on sale; price not listed on official pageSan Jose Diwali Carnival 2026
Sat, Oct 24 · Cesar Chavez Park, Downtown San Jose
FestivalFree
Austin Metro
All Austin Metro eventsGSGA Navratri 2026
Sat, Oct 10 · Round Rock Sports Center
FestivalTicketed; free for children 5 and under and seniors 65+ with IDNiladri Kumar - Sitar & Zitar Concert
Sat, Oct 10 · Austin
MusicRound Rock Diwali Festival 2026 - Festival of Lights
Sat, Oct 24 · Centennial Plaza
FestivalFreeRhythms & Flavors: Cultural Festival 2026
Sat, Nov 14 · Unity Church of the Hills
CulturalFree
Washington DC Metro
All Washington DC Metro eventsGujarati Samaj of Baltimore Navratri Festival 2026
Sat, Oct 3 · Baltimore
FestivalHeritage India Festival - Diwali (Northern Virginia)
Sat, Oct 24 · Dulles Town Center (venue to be announced)
FestivalTickets at the door; children 5 & under free. Free parking.Gujarati Samaj of Baltimore Diwali Music and Dinner Program
Sat, Nov 14 · Sykesville Fire Station Hall
FestivalSee Diwali Concert page for ticket detailsDeepotsav 2026
Sat, Nov 14 · Washington
Festival
New York Metro
All New York Metro eventsDiwali at Times Square 2026
Sat, Oct 24 · Times Square (Broadway between 46th & 48th Streets)
FestivalFreeFIA India Day Parade & Cultural Festival
Date TBA · Madison Avenue (approx. 38th St to 25th St)
CulturalFreeNavratri / Garba Festival at India Square, Jersey City
Date TBA · India Square, Newark Avenue
DanceFree
Atlanta Metro
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All Seattle Metro eventsWashington Navratri: Charity & Cultural Fest 2026
Fri, Oct 16 · Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue (Hidden Valley Fieldhouse)
ReligiousDarshan, cultural performances, and Curtain Raiser are free; tickets required for Garba/Dandiya (7 PM-Midnight); kids under 10 free for Garba/DandiyaDiwali: Lights of India
Sat, Nov 7 · Armory Food & Event Hall, Seattle Center
FestivalFree
Greater Houston
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