Garba 2026 Texas: Navratri Garba and Dandiya Events in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin

Quick answer: We found 11 upcoming Garba and Dandiya listings in Texas for Navratri 2026: 4 in Dallas-Fort Worth, 4 in Greater Houston and 3 in Greater Austin. The standout is the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas in Allen, which holds Garba and Dandiya on 11 nights from Saturday 10 to Tuesday 20 October. Elsewhere the key nights are Saturday 10 October (Frisco, Katy and Round Rock), Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October (Southlake and Cedar Park) and Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October (Frisco, Stafford, Houston, Sugar Land and Round Rock). Navratri runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October 2026 (Drik Panchang), and Dussehra is Tuesday 20 October.

Texas has large Gujarati and wider Indian communities in all three of its big metros, and Navratri here mixes temple Garba, community association nights, charity fundraisers and ticketed Garba and Dandiya concerts. This guide lists what is publicly listed for 2026, metro by metro, and adds the context that turns a list into a plan. For other states, see our Garba 2026 USA page.

Last updated: 7 October 2026. Event status key: Confirmed means the organiser's own page or its ticketing listing gives a date and venue; Announced means the organiser has named the night but some details are pending; Listed — confirm with organiser means we found the night only on a news report or a third-party listing. Every Texas night below is currently Confirmed.

Navratri 2026 dates and the Garba weekends in Texas

Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday 11 October and ends on Monday 19 October by the Indian calendar (Drik Panchang), with Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on Tuesday 20 October. Because most families work and study through the week, Garba abroad is concentrated on weekends, and Texas follows that pattern:

• Sat 10 October: the eve of Navratri, with the opening night at the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, the DFW Gujarati Samaj Raas Garba in Frisco, Katy Garba and the Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin night in Round Rock.
• Sun 11 to Tue 20 October: nightly temple Garba in Allen throughout Navratri and on Dussehra.
• Fri 16 and Sat 17 October: Southlake Garba Night and two nights of Bollywood Dandiya in Cedar Park.
• Fri 23 and Sat 24 October: after Dussehra, with nights in Frisco, Stafford, Houston, Sugar Land and Round Rock.

For Ghatasthapana timings and Navratri dates for Dallas, Houston and other American cities, see Navratri 2026 in the USA, city by city. The Stafford night on 23 October is billed as a Sharad Poonam Garba; Sharad Purnima itself falls on 25 October, as explained in our Sharad Purnima 2026 guide.

Dallas-Fort Worth: Allen, Frisco and Southlake

For anyone who wants Garba on the actual nights of Navratri rather than only at weekends, the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas in Allen is the main listed option in Texas. Its Navratri Mahotsav runs for 11 nights, from Saturday 10 October through Dussehra on Tuesday 20 October, generally from 7:30 PM, with a separate Kids Garba from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on 10 October and on 12 to 15 October. Entry is ticketed, so check the temple's page before you go.

In Frisco, the DFW Gujarati Samaj holds its Raas Garba on Saturday 10 October at the Frisco Flyers Event Center, which also hosts a Garba night on Friday 23 October. Southlake has a Garba night on Friday 16 October.

Fort Worth and Arlington families are within reach of the Southlake and Frisco venues. If you prefer something closer to home, ask at your local temple, as some hold their own Navratri Garba evenings.

Houston: Katy, Stafford, Houston and Sugar Land

Greater Houston's upcoming listings open with Katy Garba at the Merrell Center on Saturday 10 October, the eve of Navratri. The other nights fall after Dussehra: a Sharad Poonam Garba in Stafford on Friday 23 October, a charity Garba by Vibha Houston at the ISKCON of Houston temple on Saturday 24 October, and a daytime Diwali-themed Dandiya in Sugar Land the same day, starting at 1 PM, which suits families with young children.

Austin: Round Rock and Cedar Park

In Greater Austin, the Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin (GSGA) holds its Navratri night at the Round Rock Sports Center on Saturday 10 October. Cedar Park has two nights of Bollywood Dandiya on 16 and 17 October, and Round Rock hosts a charity Dandiya night by Art of Living Free Schools on Friday 23 October.

This list does not yet cover San Antonio. Families there may find the Austin nights the nearest listed option, or can check with local temples and Indian associations.

Already held this season

The Texas Garba season began in September. These listed nights in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston have already taken place and are shown only for reference.

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.

Why Garba is devotional, not only a dance

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

Several Texas nights are billed as Dandiya. Garba is danced with hand claps and turns, while Dandiya Raas is danced in pairs with decorated sticks; our Garba vs Dandiya Raas guide explains the difference.

First-timer tips for Texas Garba nights

• Dress: see our Garba dress guide. If you like to follow the colour of the day, check the Navratri 2026 colours.
• Steps: start with the simple two-clap step in the outer circle. Our Garba for beginners guide explains it step by step.
• Heat and hydration: Texas October evenings can still be warm, and large halls get hot once the circle fills. Wear breathable fabrics and keep water to hand.
• Parking and traffic: event centres and sports halls draw big crowds on Saturday nights. Check the venue's page for parking, arrive early and consider car-pooling.
• Bringing kids: the temple's Kids Garba hour in Allen and the daytime Dandiya in Sugar Land are good first experiences for young children. At any night, agree a meeting point and keep little ones in the outer circle.
• Etiquette: bow to Mataji on arrival, stand for the aarti, do not cross the centre of the circle, and follow the venue's rules on footwear, food and drink.
• Tickets: buy only through the organiser's page or its official ticket link, and check that your ticket matches the night you plan to attend.

Garba near you if your town is not listed

We list only nights we could find on organiser and ticketing pages on 7 October 2026. Many smaller Garba evenings in Texas are run by temples, Jain centres, student associations and neighbourhood groups, and are announced only on their own websites, newsletters and social pages. If you live in San Antonio, El Paso, the Rio Grande Valley or a smaller college town, check your nearest Hindu temple and any Gujarati Samaj or Indian community association; most post their Navratri plans in late September and early October.

Garba elsewhere in the United States

Our Garba 2026 USA guide covers events state by state. There are separate pages for the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, New Jersey, New York and Boston and Massachusetts. For how Indian communities celebrate Navratri across America, read Navratri in the USA: how Gujaratis and South Indians celebrate.

Also read: Garba 2026 worldwide: all countries.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Garba near me in Texas in 2026?

This page lists 11 upcoming Garba and Dandiya listings in Texas: 4 in Dallas-Fort Worth (Allen, Frisco and Southlake), 4 in Greater Houston (Katy, Houston, Stafford and Sugar Land) and 3 in Greater Austin (Round Rock and Cedar Park). If nothing is close to you, check your nearest Hindu temple and any Gujarati Samaj or Indian community association, which usually announce their own Garba nights.

When is Garba in Dallas in 2026?

The Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas in Allen holds Navratri Mahotsav every night from Saturday 10 to Tuesday 20 October 2026. In Frisco, the DFW Gujarati Samaj Raas Garba is on Saturday 10 October and another Garba night is on Friday 23 October; Southlake Garba Night is on Friday 16 October.

When is Garba in Houston and Austin in 2026?

In Greater Houston, Katy Garba is on Saturday 10 October, and Stafford, Houston and Sugar Land have nights on 23 and 24 October. In Greater Austin, the Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin night is on Saturday 10 October in Round Rock, Cedar Park has Dandiya on 16 and 17 October, and Round Rock has a charity Dandiya on 23 October.

Is Garba free in Texas?

The Texas nights listed here are ticketed, including the temple Navratri Mahotsav in Allen, whose organiser page notes ticketed entry. Some are charity fundraisers. Check the organiser's page for entry details before you go.

What should I wear to Garba in Texas?

Chaniya choli for women and kediyu or kurta for men are common, but any neat, comfortable Indian outfit is welcome. Texas October evenings can still be warm, so choose breathable fabrics, carry water, and wear flat, comfortable footwear that follows the venue's rules.

Can non-Gujaratis join Garba in Texas?

Yes. Garba circles in Texas welcome families from every Indian community as well as friends and colleagues of any background. Join the outer, slower circle, follow the direction of the dancers, stand respectfully for the aarti and keep the evening alcohol-free at community and temple nights.

Related guides

• Garba 2026 USA: events state by state
• Navratri 2026 in the USA, city by city
• Navratri in the USA: how Gujaratis and South Indians celebrate
• Navratri 2026: complete guide for NRIs
• Garba for beginners: steps, etiquette and kids
• Garba dress guide: chaniya choli, kediyu and jewellery
• Dussehra 2026 USA: Vijayadashami muhurat by city

Editor's note (7 October 2026)

This page was compiled on 7 October 2026 from the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas's own Navratri page and from publicly available organiser and ticketing pages for Texas Garba and Dandiya nights. We list only nights with a published date and venue and do not add prices or line-ups. Navratri dates follow Drik Panchang for India. Dates, venues and availability can change at short notice, so treat this as a starting point and confirm on each organiser's page. We will update this page as new nights are announced during Navratri 2026.