Updated 12 October 2026. California’s 2026 Navratri season includes a mix of artist-led ticketed shows and local community Garba nights. Falguni Pathak’s Dandiya Dhoom at the Santa Clara Convention Center was listed for Saturday 3 October 2026 and has now passed. Current upcoming community events are listed separately below so visitors do not confuse the earlier concert with future dates.
Falguni Pathak Dandiya Dhoom 2026 — past event
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Listed programme: Doors at 7:00 pm; event window 7:30 pm to midnight.
Organiser: Uttar Pradesh Mandal of America (UPMA), listed by Instant Karma.
The ticket listing advertised Falguni Pathak’s live Dandiya Dhoom alongside the 2 October Atul Purohit Garba night. These are past events as of 12 October. Do not use the old ticket listing to plan attendance or assume the same performers will return next year.
Original UPMA 2026 ticket listing and event details.
Upcoming GCA Bay Area Ras Garba nights in Fremont
Gujarati Cultural Association of Bay Area lists additional Ras Garba events at 38442 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94536. Each listed session runs from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm:
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2026 | Friday | 7:30–11:30 pm |
| 17 October 2026 | Saturday | 7:30–11:30 pm |
| 23 October 2026 | Friday | 7:30–11:30 pm |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | 7:30–11:30 pm |
The organiser says active GCA members receive free entry; other attendees should follow the current ticket links on the event page. Check availability and the entry terms for each date—do not assume a ticket covers all sessions.
GCA Bay Area official event calendar · 16 October event details.
More Bay Area Garba options
Other organisers list Garba events in San Jose, Santa Clara, Newark and Sunnyvale during the October season. Because the dates, artists, venues and entry rules differ, use a current organiser or ticket page for each show. In particular, do not reuse old Falguni Pathak or other artist announcements as proof of a new booking.
Bay Area Navratri and Dandiya event directory.
Before you attend
- Check the date and start time for the exact session you are booking.
- Confirm ticket availability, refund policy, age rules and whether Dandiya sticks are allowed.
- Plan parking and your return journey; venue arrangements can vary.
- Follow the organiser’s instructions about food, bags, photography and dance-floor safety.
Frequently asked questions
Is Falguni Pathak performing in California later in October 2026?
The cited UPMA listing was for 3 October and is in the past. The GCA events listed for 16, 17, 23 and 24 October do not name Falguni Pathak as the performer.
Where are the current GCA Ras Garba events?
The GCA listing gives 38442 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94536, from 7:30–11:30 pm on the four dates shown above.
Does one ticket cover all GCA dates?
Check the current event page and ticket provider for the exact session. Do not assume tickets transfer across dates.
Related US Navratri guides
For outfit planning, see Navratri fashion in the USA. For wider event planning, see Navratri Garba events across the USA.
Last checked: 12 October 2026. Use official organiser pages for the latest ticket availability and programme changes.