Quick answer: We found 8 Garba and Dandiya events for Navratri 2026 listed in Hyderabad. Navratri runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October 2026 and Dussehra is on Tuesday 20 October (Drik Panchang, India). Four events run across the Navratri nights, starting Saturday 10 or Sunday 11 October, and four are on the weekend of Friday 16 to Sunday 18 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.

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Telangana's own Navratri festival is Bathukamma, and Dasara is the big family festival here. Garba and Dandiya are hosted mainly by Hyderabad's Gujarati, Marwari and North Indian communities, and by event companies, and now draw Telugu families too. This page is part of our Garba 2026 India guide.

  • Navratri: Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026 (Drik Panchang, India), with Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both on Monday 19 October.
  • Dussehra (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026.
  • Sat 10 Oct: one event at Eesha Convention starts on the eve of Navratri.
  • Sun 11 - Mon 19 Oct: nine-night events at Jalavihar, Manikonda and Taj Deccan.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct: weekend events at Tatva Convention & Gardens, Miyapur, Osman Nagar and Kondapur, alongside the nine-night runs.

Garba 2026 in Hyderabad: event list

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.

Events running through Navratri

DateCityEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource
Sat 10 - Mon 19 Oct 2026HyderabadDandiya Mahotsav 2026 (starts the day before Navratri)Eesha ConventionThrive EventsConfirmedEvent page
Sun 11 - Mon 19 Oct 2026HyderabadNavkar Navratri Utsav 2026Grand Lawn's Banquet Hall & Convention Center, JalaviharNavkar DarshanConfirmedEvent page
Sun 11 - Mon 19 Oct 2026Hyderabad (Manikonda)Dil Se Dandiya 2026 - ManikondaSri Infinity Convention & BanquetTomo EventsConfirmedEvent page
Sun 11 - Mon 19 Oct 2026HyderabadElite Dandiya Festival 2026Taj DeccanThe Eventz HubConfirmedEvent page

Navkar Navratri Utsav states that it includes a maha aarti, which keeps the devotional side of Garba at the centre. Dil Se Dandiya in Manikonda may appear in search results as 'Dandiya Nights 2026 - Hyderabad'; it is the same listing.

Weekend events (16 - 18 October)

DateCityEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct 2026HyderabadDandiya Fiesta 2026Tatva Convention & GardensBachuu VenkateshConfirmedEvent page
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct 2026Hyderabad (Miyapur)Dandiya Ramzat 2026 by CGALohia Convention & Garden, JP Nagar, MiyapurCyberabad Gujarati Association (CGA)Listed — confirm with organiserEvent page
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct 2026Hyderabad (Osman Nagar)Artsy Events Dandiya NightsPrime Arena, Osman NagarArtsy Events and ManagementListed — confirm with organiserEvent page
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct 2026Hyderabad (Kondapur)Krisa Garba Nights - The Grand Navratri Experience HyderabadSri Maaya Luxury Convention, KondapurTagxiaListed — confirm with organiserEvent page

Dandiya Ramzat is run by a community organiser, the Cyberabad Gujarati Association, so it is the listing closest to a Gujarati community Garba in the city. We saw it, and the Osman Nagar and Kondapur events, on AllEvents, so check with the organisers for passes.

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.

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Bathukamma and Garba: two circle dances for the Devi

In Telangana, the Navratri season is Bathukamma season. Over nine days, women build tall, tiered stacks of seasonal flowers, place them in the centre, and sing and clap in a circle around them in praise of Gauri, before immersing the flowers in a lake or tank. Garba follows the same shape: devotees move in a circle around a lamp or an image of Ma Amba. Hyderabad is one of the few cities where you can see both in the same week. Many Telugu families join a Garba night after their own Bathukamma, and Gujarati neighbours are often welcomed at Bathukamma. For dates and the meaning of each day, see Bathukamma 2026: Engili Pula to Saddula and Bathukamma festival: significance for Telangana. For Dasara itself, see Dussehra 2026 in Telangana and the Jammi (Shami) leaf exchange on Dussehra.

No Garba listed near you in Hyderabad?

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

  • Gujarati and Marwari associations: community associations usually post Navratri plans on their websites, WhatsApp groups and social pages.
  • Gated communities: many large apartment communities in the IT corridor and elsewhere hold Garba or Dandiya nights for residents.
  • Temples: Devi temples and community mandirs often hold Navratri aarti and sometimes Garba in their halls.
  • Workplaces and colleges: IT campuses 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: Hyderabad 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 safety helpline and the national emergency number saved on your phone.
  • Weather: mid-October can still bring a shower; for open-air lawns, check the venue's page for any change of plan.
  • 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 Hyderabad 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.

Also read: Saddula Bathukamma 2026 at Tank Bund, Hyderabad.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Garba near me in Hyderabad in 2026?

Garba and Dandiya nights for Navratri 2026 are listed at Jalavihar, Manikonda, Taj Deccan, Eesha Convention, Tatva Convention & Gardens, Miyapur (JP Nagar), Osman Nagar and Kondapur. If none is close to you, ask your local Gujarati or Marwari association, apartment community or temple, as many hold smaller Garba evenings.

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When is Garba in Hyderabad in 2026?

Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October (Drik Panchang, India), and Dussehra is on Tuesday 20 October. Four Hyderabad events run across Navratri (one starts on Saturday 10 October), and four more are on the weekend of Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October.

Is Garba free in Hyderabad?

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. Community and temple Garba evenings may be free or members-only; check with the organisers.

What should I wear to Garba in Hyderabad?

Chaniya choli, kediyu, a festive kurta or any bright, modest outfit works. Wear comfortable flat footwear, and carry a light layer in case of a late-evening shower.

Can non-Gujaratis join Garba in Hyderabad?

Yes. Hyderabad's Garba nights draw Gujarati, Marwari, North Indian and Telugu families alike. Start in the outer, slower circle, follow the people around you, and stand respectfully for the aarti.

Is Bathukamma the same as Garba?

No. Bathukamma is Telangana's own Navratri festival, in which women arrange flowers into a tiered stack and sing and dance around it, ending with immersion in water. Garba is the Gujarati circle dance around a lamp or image of the Goddess. Both are circle dances of devotion to the Devi in the same season.

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 Dussehra dates follow Drik Panchang for India. Organisers set and may change the details, and we will update this page as more Garba nights in Hyderabad are announced.