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 eventsWMC California Onam 2026
Sat, Aug 15 · Orchard City Banquet Hall
FestivalFestival of Globe (FOG) India Day Mela and Parade
Sat, Aug 15 · Fremont
FestivalTickets available via organizer; price not published on pageFOG Festival of India Mela & Parade (34th Annual)
Sat, Aug 15 · Fremont Hall of Justice / Paseo Padre Parkway grounds
FestivalTickets via EventMozo; admission terms not confirmed on official pageSwades - Celebrate India & Parade
Sat, Aug 15 · Cesar Chavez Park, Downtown San Jose
CulturalFreeGCA Bay Area Annual Summer Picnic 2026
Sat, Aug 22 · Fremont
CommunityKaushiki Chakraborty Live - Pure Indian Classical & Semi-Classical Concert
Sun, Sep 27 · Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College
MusicTickets starting at $60.00
Washington DC Metro
All Washington DC Metro eventsSeven-Day Shri Ramcharitmanas Katha at Rajdhani Mandir
Sun, Aug 23 · Rajdhani Mandir
ReligiousGaneshotsav 2026
Sat, Sep 19 · Washington
FestivalKaushiki Chakraborty Live - Indian Classical & Semi-Classical Concert
Sun, Sep 20 · Washington
MusicStarts at $59 (range $59-$90)Gujarati 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 details
Austin Metro
All Austin Metro eventsDamaru - Duality (Dance Theater Production)
Sat, Sep 19 · Austin
DanceGSGA 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
Dallas-Fort Worth
All Dallas-Fort Worth eventsAnand Bazaar - India Independence Day Celebration
Sat, Aug 15 · Comerica Center (Indoor Stadium)
FestivalMetroplex Tamil Sangam - Games On
Sat, Sep 12 · Little Elm Beach
CommunityShri Atul Purohit Garba - Dallas 2026
Sat, Sep 19 · Frisco Flyers Event Center
DanceTickets $35-$45Falguni Pathak - Dandiya Dhoom 2026 (Dallas)
Sat, Oct 3 · Frisco Flyers
MusicTickets from $35Gandhi Peace Walk (Gandhi Jayanti)
Sat, Oct 3 · MGMNT (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas)
Community
Greater Houston
All Greater Houston eventsSakuntala - A Dance Musical
Sat, Aug 15 · Houston
DanceBKM Short Film Screening and Awards
Sat, Sep 5 · Houston
CulturalHalwa by Amit Tandon - Houston
Mon, Sep 14 · Stafford Centre
Comedy$40.00 - $100.00 plus taxes & feesFalguni Pathak Live in Houston - Dandiya Dhoom 2026
Mon, Sep 28 · GSH Event Center
DanceStarting at $35.00Houston Diwali Festival of Lights 2026
Sat, Nov 14 · Levy Park
FestivalFree
Chicagoland
All Chicagoland eventsGCMA Grand Onam Celebration 2026
Sun, Aug 23 · St Thomas Syro Malabar Cathedral
FestivalAtul Purohit Largest Outdoor Garba in Chicago
Sat, Sep 26 · Wintrust Field (Boomers Stadium)
DanceTickets start at $30.00TAGC Batukamma 2026
Sun, Oct 18 · Chicago
CulturalKalapriya Diwali Celebration
Sat, Oct 24 · Kalapriya
Festival
New York Metro
All New York Metro eventsAKKA Silver Jubilee World Kannada Conference 2026
Fri, Sep 4 · Pennsylvania Convention Center
CulturalGeneral registration $350; children 6-12 $125. Registration opens March 1, 2026.Diwali 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 eventsKerala Association of Washington Onam 2026
Sat, Sep 12 · Bellevue
FestivalWashington 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
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