Updated 12 October 2026. This guide lists UK Garba and Dandiya events with current organiser or ticket-page information for the 2026 Navratri season. It replaces last year’s unverified “Top 25” list: we are not ranking 25 events or repeating old artist names, dates, capacities and prices unless a current source supports them. Some events have already started, so check the ticket page for the exact night still available.
London and Greater London Garba events
1. Siddhashram Traditional Navratri — Byron Hall, Harrow
Listed season: 10–20 October 2026, 8:00 pm–11:00 pm. Venue: Byron Hall, Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow HA3 5BD. International Siddhashram Shakti Centre describes its programme as 11 nights of traditional Navratri celebration. The listed season is already underway; check the organiser’s ticket page for remaining dates, ticket availability and the programme for each night.
Official Siddhashram 2026 event information and tickets.
2. Sattavis Patidar Navratri — Wembley
Dates listed: 10–20 October 2026. Venue: Sattavis Patidar Centre, Forty Avenue at The Avenue, Wembley HA9 9PE. The ticket listing gives 7:30–11:00 pm Sunday–Thursday and 7:30 pm–midnight Friday–Saturday. It advertises live music and Garba/Raas. The listing quotes daily adult tickets at £10, with £15 for 16–18 October, children aged 5–10 at £5 and under-fives free; confirm prices and ticket availability before purchase.
Check Sattavis Patidar Centre tickets and session details.
3. Lohana Community North London — South Harrow
Dates: 11–19 October 2026. Venue: J.V. Gokal Hall, Dhamecha Lohana Centre, Brember Road, South Harrow HA2 8AX. The community listing gives 8:00–11:00 pm Monday–Thursday and until 11:30 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Aatham; prices vary by night. Tickets are sold through the community’s own booking information and may not be available at the door.
4. Lohana Community East London — Ilford
Dates: 11–20 October 2026. Venue: Coliseum Suite, Ilford IG1 1QW. The community lists Garba each evening from 8:00 pm, with ticket prices varying by date. A children’s Garba is listed for 18 October, 2:00–5:00 pm. Use the community’s ticket link to check availability, exact address details and entry requirements.
5. NHSF (UK) London Zone Navratri — Byron Hall
Date: Friday 23 October 2026, 6:00–10:30 pm. Venue: Byron Hall, Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow HA3 5BD. NHSF describes this as an evening of Garba and Dandiya for students and the wider university community. General admission is listed at £15; the event is for ages 16 and over, and valid date-of-birth ID is required. Student discounts may be arranged through an NHSF Hindu society.
NHSF London Zone Navratri official listing.
6. Shishukunj Raas Garba — Byron Hall
Date: Saturday 24 October 2026. Venue: Byron Hall, Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow HA3 5BD. Shishukunj says the event is open to the public and features its own band and a family-friendly dance programme. Check the organiser’s page for session timings and tickets rather than assuming it shares the schedule of other Byron Hall events.
Shishukunj Raas Garba 2026 event page.
Midlands and North England
7. Birmingham Pragati Mandal Navratri
Dates: 11–19 October 2026, 7:00–10:30 pm. Venue: BPM Event Centre, 10 Sampson Road, Birmingham B11 1JL. The organiser publishes a Navratri programme for the season. Check the official page for the nightly running order and any special children’s sessions; do not assume the Navratri programme itself is a separate Dussehra event.
Birmingham Pragati Mandal official programme.
8. Manchester Navratri Mahotsav
Venue: National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ. Tricolour Events lists multiple Navratri dates during 10–18 October and a Sharad Poonam event on 24 October. The season-pass page lists programme features but does not guarantee that every session has identical hours or availability. Select the specific date on the official ticket page before travelling.
Manchester Navratri Mahotsav dates and tickets.
9. Leeds Indian Cultural Navratri
Venue: Ramgarhia Sports Centre, Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 3AP. The organiser advertises a multi-night 2026 event across selected dates in the 10–18 October period, featuring Garba, Dandiya, Aarti and community stalls. Use the date selector on the official listing; do not interpret the full date range as a promise that an event runs every night.
Leeds Indian Cultural 2026 tickets and dates.
10. Chiragi’s Navratri Garba — Leeds
Venue: Aria Suite, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 2JH. The ticket listing names 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 October 2026. The 10 and 11 October dates have passed; check for availability on 16–18 October and review ticket terms with the organiser.
Chiragi’s Navratri Garba ticket listing.
11. Lohana Community of Coventry
Dates: 11–19 October 2026. Venue: Centre AT7, 12 Bell Green Road, Coventry CV6 7GP. Lohana Community UK lists evening Garba from 7:00–11:00 pm, with separate weekday and weekend prices and children under 12 free. Check the community’s source listing for the latest admission details.
12. Cambridge Hindu Association Navratri
Dates: 11–19 October 2026. Venue: Netherhall School sports hall, Queen Edith’s Way, Cambridge CB1 8NN. Lohana Community UK’s 2026 directory lists 6:45–10:45 pm daily, with different prices for members, students and non-members. Confirm the event-pass requirement before attending.
Lohana Community UK’s 2026 event directory and organiser links.
Leicester listings
13. 4 Seasons Navratri — The Platinum Suite
Venue: The Platinum Suite, Cobden Street, Leicester LE1 2LB. The current Eventbrite listing includes dates between 10–20 October and 22–23 October, with listed evening sessions of 7:00–11:30 pm. Because the listing contains several separate dates, select the exact date and read the event agenda before booking. Ticket information on the page states no refunds.
4 Seasons Navratri 2026 listing.
14. Navratri 2026 — The Jungle Club, Leicester
Venue: The Jungle Club, 21 Checketts Road, Leicester LE4 5ER. Its ticket page advertises a Navratri series with live Garba and Dandiya and lists dates in the 10–24 October period, with doors at 7:30 pm and a listed session of 8:00 pm–1:00 am. Since the event is multi-date, verify the selected date, current availability and ticket rules on the page.
The Jungle Club’s Navratri 2026 ticket page.
Dussehra-specific Garba
15. SKLPC Dussehra Garba — Northolt
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 7:30–11:00 pm. Venue: Grand Marquee, SKLPC (UK), India Gardens, West End Road, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 6RE. The official ticket listing notes non-refundable and non-transferable tickets, restrictions on metal dandiya sticks and outside food, and venue parking rules.
SKLPC Dussehra Garba tickets and visitor rules.
How to choose the right event
- Book only from the organiser or its linked ticket provider and select the exact date.
- Check age limits, valid-ID requirements, refund rules, parking, accessibility and restrictions on dandiya sticks.
- Use the venue address in the current listing; do not copy last year’s venue or artist lineup.
- As of 12 October, some early dates have passed. Verify remaining-night availability before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is this still a list of the UK’s “top 25” events?
No. The earlier 25-event list contained details that could not be substantiated for 2026. This updated guide prioritises current organiser or ticket listings rather than making an unsupported ranking or padding the list.
Are all dates confirmed by the venue?
Event dates and details here are taken from linked organiser or ticket pages. Always recheck the selected session, because listings and availability can change.
Are Garba ticket dates the same as Hindu festival dates?
No. Community event programmes can span additional evenings and may be held before or after Vijayadashami. Check the religious calendar separately.
Related UK festival guides
Planning the religious dates as well as a dance night? Read our UK Navratri and Dussehra 2026 calendar or the London Navratri and Byron Hall event guide.
Last checked: 12 October 2026. This is a live event guide, not a guarantee of ticket availability; confirm directly with each organiser.