Your Luxurist Navratri in London 2026: Your Guide to Garba and Dandiya Nights
Planning your Navratri nights? From Harrow and Stanmore to Ilford, Croydon and Hounslow, here’s where to celebrate across London this October. Save the guide, share it with your Garba group and get your dates in the diary.
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There’s always someone in the group asking, “Where are we going for Garba this year?” Then come the links, the outfit discussions and the challenge of finding a night everyone can make. We’ve brought together celebrations across North, East, South and West London, so you can spend less time searching and more time organising your evenings.
Whether you love traditional live music, want somewhere to take the children or fancy a night of Dandiya with a Bollywood twist, there’s plenty to choose from. You’ll find temple celebrations, community favourites and bigger dance nights below, with dates, venues and booking links in one place.
Where to Celebrate Navratri in London in 2026
Pick your area, gather your people and plan your nights. Check with organisers for the latest event details and ticket availability before travelling.
North London
SAMP Presents Navratri 2026
Dates: 9–19 October
Location: Harrow Banqueting Hall, 368 Station Road, Harrow HA1 2DE
Eleven nights of Garba and Dandiya, with live entertainment and food.
Tickets:
https://www.premiertickets.co/event/samp-presents-navratri-2026-17-oct
SDS Navratri 2026
Dates: 10–11 October
Location: Harrow High School, Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2JG
A weekend of Garba and Dandiya accompanied by music, food and traditional dress.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sds-navratri-2026-tickets-2002234780126
LCNL Navratri 2026
Dates: 11–19 October
Location: J.V. Gokal Hall, Dhamecha Lohana Centre, South Harrow HA2 8AX
Nine evenings of Garba, Dandiya, Aarti, live music and community competitions.
Information:
https://lcnl.co.uk/events/61
Navratri Festival at Stanmore Mandir
Dates: 11–19 October
Location: Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Stanmore
A traditional celebration featuring Garba, Raas, Pujan, Aarti and family activities.
Information:
https://stanmoretemple.com/events/navratri-2026
North London Garba Association Navratri 2026
Dates: 11–20 October
Location: Houndsfield Primary School, Edmonton
Free community Garba and Dandiya evenings, with special celebrations including Aatham and a Sharad Poonam finale.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/navratri-2026-free-garba-dandiya-nights-north-london-garba-tickets-2002327567656
East London
Lohana Community East London Navratri 2026
Dates: October, multiple dates
Location: Coliseum Suite, 300–310 High Road, Ilford IG1 1QW
A community celebration featuring live music, food, children’s Garba and Aarti.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navratri-2026-tickets-2001693551296
Bollywood Garba Night
Date: 11 October
Location: Ripple Centre, Ripple Road, Barking
A contemporary celebration combining traditional Garba with Bollywood music.
Information:
https://namaste.community/festivals/navratri-garba/uk/london
Raas Garba 2026 Vol. 2
Date: 11 October
Location: IVY Venue, 252–256 Romford Road, Forest Gate E7 9HZ
Garba and Dandiya with DJs, Punjabi Dhol and Bathukamma celebrations.
Tickets:
https://www.premiertickets.co/event/raas-garba-2026-vol-2
Navratri Dandiya Night and Bathukamma Celebrations
Date: 16 October
Location: IVY Venue, 252 Romford Road, Forest Gate E7 9HZ
An evening of Dandiya, music and cultural performances alongside Bathukamma festivities.
Tickets:
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/3oigz5iy/navratri-dandiya-night-bathukamma-celebrations
Garba Night by Nine One
Date: 18 October
Location: Harris Academy Chobham, Stratford
A community Garba celebration centred on music, dancing and togetherness.
Information:
https://namaste.community/festivals/navratri-garba/uk/london
South London
South London Navratri 2026
Dates: 11–20 October
Location: Grand Sapphire Banqueting & Hotel, 45 Imperial Way, Croydon CR0 4RR
A series of evenings dedicated to Garba, Dandiya and music, bringing families and the wider community together.
Tickets:
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/uyshazbw/south-london-navratri-2026
LCSL Kids Garba Special
Date: 18 October
Location: Lohana Community South London
A family-friendly event giving younger participants an opportunity to enjoy Garba and connect with Navratri traditions.
Information:
https://www.lcsl.org.uk/events-diary-2026
SEGA Navratri 2026
Dates: 9–19 October
Location: Asian Community Centre, White Hart Road, London SE18 1DG
Eleven nights of music, dance and Aarti, with daily tickets and season passes available.
Tickets and information:
https://www.segalondon.com/
SEGA Kids Garba Night
Date: 17 October
Location: Asian Community Centre, White Hart Road, London SE18 1DG
A dedicated celebration for children and families, featuring Garba and activities.
Tickets:
https://www.segalondon.com/products/kids-garba-event
BTCA Bollywood Garba and Dandiya Night
Date: 17 October
Location: Bishop Justus School Hall, Bromley BR2 8HZ
Traditional Garba and Dandiya accompanied by a live DJ.
Tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bromleymandir/2363945
West London
SSPC Hounslow Navratri 2026
Dates: 11–19 October
Location: Cranford Community College Sports Hall, Cranford TW5 9PD
Nine nights of traditional Raas Garba, devotional music and community celebration.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sspc-uk-hounslow-navratri-2026-tickets-2000578595433
Hounslow Garba Night at Lampton School
Date: 16 October
Location: Lampton School, Atrium, Hounslow TW3 4EP
An evening of Garba, Dandiya and live music.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hounslow-garba-night-tickets-2002356287558
Hounslow Garba Night at Heston Community School
Date: 17 October
Location: Heston Community School, 91 Heston Road, Hounslow TW5 0QR
A local celebration featuring Garba and Dandiya.
Tickets and information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hounslow-garba-night-tickets-2002356287558
Navratri Gala: Durga Puja, Garba and Dandiya Raas
Dates: 17–18 October
Location: Kingsley Academy, Cecil Road, Hounslow TW3 1AX
A celebration combining Durga Puja, Aarti, devotional singing, Garba and Dandiya Raas.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navratri-gala-durga-puja-garba-dandiya-raas-tickets-1998759165469
London Bathukamma and Dasara Celebrations 2026
Date: 17 October
Location: Lampton School, Hounslow TW3 4EP
A free event bringing together Durga Puja, Bathukamma and Kolaatam.
Tickets and information:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bathukamma-dasara-celebrations-2026-tauk-hounslow-entry-free-tickets-2000654989931
The Tradition at the Heart of the Circle
For those who grew up with Garba, the connection often comes before any explanation: a familiar song starts, the clapping falls into rhythm and the steps come back. But the circle itself carries meaning. Originating in Gujarat, Garba is traditionally performed around a central lamp, known as a garbo, or an image of the Goddess. The light represents her presence, while the circle reflects the cycle of life, creation and the divine energy that sustains it.
Garba’s rhythmic footwork and hand movements are distinct from Dandiya Raas, where dancers work in pairs, striking decorated wooden sticks to the music. Both bring people together, whether the soundtrack is Gujarati folk songs, devotional music or contemporary remixes, performed by live singers and traditional musicians or mixed by DJs. In 2023, Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising a tradition that preserves cultural identity, strengthens community bonds and passes from one generation to the next.
London’s Gujarati community, along with its temples, cultural associations and community organisations, has helped make these celebrations an annual fixture. Some evenings remain closely centred on worship, with Aarti, the devotional offering of light, forming part of the gathering. Others put more emphasis on performance and social celebration. Together, they offer different ways to connect with a festival that honours strength, wisdom, protection and compassion.
See You on the Dance Floor
Of course, there’s the pleasure of getting ready too: colourful chaniya cholis, embroidery and mirror work, traditional kediyu outfits, and the familiar discussion about what everyone is wearing. Then you arrive, spot people you haven’t seen since last year and find yourself catching up between rounds while the children learn the steps beside you.
That’s what keeps people coming back. The devotion matters, the traditions matter, and so does the joy of sharing them. Across London this October, halls and temples will fill with the sound of the dhol, the click of Dandiya sticks and circles of dancers making room for one more.
Save your dates, send the guide to your friends and get your Dandiya sticks ready. “Just one more round” has a way of becoming the rest of the evening.
Happy Navratri
Zamiha and Anisha
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