Garba 2026 Bengaluru: Navratri Garba and Dandiya Events in Bangalore

Quick answer: We found 8 Garba and Dandiya events for Navratri 2026 listed in Bengaluru: 1 community Garba (the WFV-SIGA Navratri Utsav in Whitefield, 11 to 19 October) and 7 club, restaurant and commercial Dandiya nights. Navratri runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October 2026 and Dasara (Dussehra) is on Tuesday 20 October (Drik Panchang, India). Most commercial nights start Friday 16 October. Always confirm with the organiser before you go.

Last updated: 7 October 2026.

Event status key: Confirmed means the date and venue appear on the organiser's own page or its official ticketing page. Announced means the organiser has announced the event but full details are not yet published. Listed — confirm with organiser means we saw the event on a third-party listing site such as AllEvents, so check directly with the organiser.

Karnataka's own Navratri festival is Dasara, with its royal procession in Mysuru and Golu doll displays in many homes. Garba and Dandiya in Bengaluru are hosted by the city's Gujarati community and by event companies and venues. This page is part of our Garba 2026 India guide.

Navratri 2026 dates and Garba nights in Bengaluru

• Navratri: Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026 (Drik Panchang, India), with Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both on Monday 19 October.
• Dasara (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026.
• Sun 11 - Mon 19 Oct: community Garba at the Whitefield Convention Centre.
• Sun 11 - Tue 20 Oct: an open-air Dandiya night in Nagarbhavi.
• Fri 16 Oct onwards: six more club and restaurant Dandiya nights, one ending on Sunday 18 October and five running to Tuesday 20 October.

Garba 2026 in Bengaluru: event list

We have split the list into two clearly labelled groups, because the experience is quite different. Event names are shown in short form; promotional words in some listing titles (such as 'biggest') are left out, as they are the organiser's own claims, not our ranking.

Community Garba

This is the one listing we found from a community organiser: the Shree Indiranagar Gujarati Association, together with Water for Voiceless. It runs through all nine nights of Navratri and is billed as Raas Garba and Dandiya. We saw it on AllEvents, so check passes and nightly timings with the organisers.

Club & restaurant Dandiya nights

These are commercial events. Four are at venues our sources describe as pubs or bars; the other three are commercial nights at venues listed by name only.

Five of these seven nights are listed under the same organiser, N Bhaskar (22events), at different venues across the city. Pub and bar venues may have their own entry rules for minors and may serve alcohol, so check the event page before taking children, and choose the community Garba if you want an alcohol-free family evening.

Details change — always confirm date, venue and tickets on the organiser's official page before you travel. Listings are for information; HinduTone is not affiliated with organisers.

Dasara in Karnataka and Garba in Bengaluru

For most Kannadiga families, Navratri means Dasara: the state festival centred on Mysuru, with Chamundeshwari worship, the illuminated palace and the Jamboo Savari procession on Vijayadashami, along with Ayudha Puja and Golu doll displays at home. Garba sits alongside these traditions as the Gujarati way of honouring the same Goddess, and many Bengaluru families now enjoy both: a day trip to Mysuru for Dasara and a Garba night in the city. See Mysore Dasara 2026 guide, Dasara 2026 in Karnataka, district wise, Dussehra 2026 in Karnataka and Bommala Koluvu / Golu 2026.

No Garba listed near you in Bengaluru?

We list only events we could find on 7 October 2026. Many Garba evenings in Bengaluru are small and local. To find one near you:

• Gujarati associations: Gujarati community associations in different parts of the city usually post Navratri plans on their websites and social pages.
• Apartment communities: many large gated communities hold Garba or Dandiya nights for residents, often free.
• Temples: Devi temples and community mandirs often hold Navratri aarti and sometimes Garba in their halls.
• Workplaces and colleges: tech parks and student groups often organise a Dandiya evening in the Navratri week.

Passes and safety tips

• Passes: commercial Garba passes are normal in India. Look for passes or tickets on the listed event page only, and avoid unknown resellers.
• Late nights: Dandiya nights usually run late. Plan your ride home before you set out, and tell family where you are.
• Travel home: Namma Metro and app cabs are common options; check the last-train time and the venue's page for parking and entry details.
• Women's safety: go in a group where possible, use a verified cab, share your live location, and keep the state women's helpline and the national emergency number saved on your phone.
• Traffic: Friday and weekend evenings around Whitefield and Koramangala can be slow; leave extra time.
• Children: agree a meeting point, keep young children in the outer circle, and carry water.

Why Garba is devotional

Garba is danced in a circle around a garbo, a clay pot with a lamp inside, or an image of Ma Amba, the Goddess worshipped during Navratri. As traditionally understood, the lamp represents the Divine light within every life, and the circle of dancers reflects the cycle of time around the Goddess at the centre. That is why a Garba evening begins with an aarti. Read more in Garba meaning and spiritual significance, the history of Garba from Gujarat to the world and Navratri mantras and prayers before Garba.

First-timer tips

• Dress: see our Garba dress guide, and the Navratri 2026 colours if you like to follow the colour of the day.
• Steps: start with the two-clap step in the outer circle. Our Garba for beginners guide explains it simply.
• Dandiya: most Bengaluru events are billed as Dandiya nights, danced with pairs of sticks. See Garba vs Dandiya Raas.
• Etiquette: bow to Mataji on arrival, stand for the aarti, do not cut across the centre of the circle, and keep the evening respectful.

Also read: Garba 2026 worldwide: all countries.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Garba near me in Bengaluru in 2026?

For a community Garba, the WFV-SIGA Navratri Utsav is at the Whitefield Convention Centre on ITPL Main Road. Club and restaurant Dandiya nights are listed in Koramangala, Whitefield, Nagarbhavi and at other venues across the city. If none is close to you, ask your local Gujarati association, apartment community or temple.

When is Garba in Bengaluru in 2026?

Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October (Drik Panchang, India), and Dussehra (Dasara) is on Tuesday 20 October. The community Garba runs from 11 to 19 October. Most club Dandiya nights run from Friday 16 October, several of them through to Tuesday 20 October.

Is Garba free in Bengaluru?

The events on this page are ticketed. Commercial Garba and Dandiya passes are normal in Indian cities, so look for passes or tickets on the listed event page. Temple and apartment-community Garba evenings may be free; check with the organisers.

What should I wear to Garba in Bengaluru?

Chaniya choli, kediyu, a festive kurta or any bright, modest outfit works. Bengaluru evenings in October can be cool and occasionally rainy, so carry a light layer and wear comfortable flat footwear.

Can non-Gujaratis join Garba in Bengaluru?

Yes. Bengaluru's Garba and Dandiya nights draw people from every part of India. Start in the outer, slower circle, follow the people around you, and stand respectfully for the aarti.

Is a pub Dandiya night the same as a community Garba?

Not quite. A community Garba, run by a Gujarati association, usually centres on the aarti to Ma Amba and traditional Garba songs. Club and restaurant Dandiya nights are commercial events focused on music and dancing. Both can be fun; choose the one that suits your family.

Editor's note (7 October 2026)

We compiled this list on 7 October 2026 from organisers' ticketing pages and event listings. We do not include ticket prices or performers. Navratri and Dasara dates follow Drik Panchang for India. Organisers set and may change the details, and we will update this page as more Garba nights in Bengaluru are announced.

Related guides

• Garba 2026 India: events city by city
• Garba 2026 Hyderabad
• Garba 2026 Delhi NCR
• Mysore Dasara 2026 day by day
• Navratri 2026 NRI guide
• Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026