Ahmedabad comes alive with a vibrant lineup of events, from soulful concerts and captivating dramas to laughter-filled comedy shows! Here’s the list of events and shows that await your presence in the A-town.
- 37th Ekanki Natya Spardha (Final Round)
The 37th Ekanki Natya Spardha is a competition organised by Kalasmruti, a part of the Shreyans Charitable Foundation and Gujarat Samachar Trust.
Padma Shri Tushar Shukla will inaugurate the programme on Friday evening.
February 7, 2025 (College Category)
Time: 8.30 pm – 12 midnight
- Nivaran – GLS University – Faculty of Commerce
- The Other’s Day– St. Xavier’s College
- Mrutyu: Ek Abhinetanu – Gujarat Arts and Science College
Special guest and renowned actress Vandana Pathak will attend the event on February 9.
February 8, 2025 (College Category)
Time: 8.30 pm – 12 midnight
Panu-De-Jethi – J Z Shah Arts & H P Desai Commerce College
- Manas – Faculty of Commerce, GLS University
- Bhikhari No Vesh – J G College of Performing Arts
February 9, 2025 (Non- College Category)
- Bhoodhan– Rangam Theatre
- Ek Tipu Suraj Nu – Arya Sagar – Karan Patel
- Simante – Pankaj Limbachiya
This event celebrates the artistic and literary excellence of various institutions, featuring plays and performances by talented artists.
When: Feb 7 to 9 (6pm to 12 midnight)
Where: Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium, 1, Rajpath Rangoli Rd
- When Indian Flowers Bloomed in Distant Lands
It is an exhibition that explores how Indian textiles were woven into the culture of other lands. The exhibition highlights how Indian textiles travelled across borders and became a part of significant ceremonies in other cultures.
When: Feb 8 and 9 (10.30 to 11.30am and 3 to 4pm)
Where: Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum, Shahibaug
- Margapravahini’s workshop on Abhinaya
Vaibhav Arekar, one of the leading Bharatanatyam artists of India will guide dancers through the intricacies of expression, storytelling, and emotive depth in Bharatanatyam in this workshop.
When: Feb 8 and 9 (10 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm)
Where: Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, Navrangpura
- Kisi Ko Batana Mat Ft Anubhav Singh Bassi
After the success of Bas Kar Bassi, standup comedy artist Anubhav Singh Bassi is returning to the stage with a new set of stories and jokes in Ahmedabad. His latest performance promises fresh humor and an entertaining experience for the audience.
When: Feb 9 (9 pm)
Where: Auda Auditorium, Shela
- Javed Ali Live-in Concert
‘Kun Faya Kun’, and ‘Srivalli’ singer Javed Ali are in the city for his concert! The Indian playback singer’s magic spans over a hundred films and across all major film industries in the country.
When: Feb 9 (6.45 pm)
Where: Club Babylon, S P Ring Road
- Storytelling: The Story of Kimchi: A Secret Recipe of Love & Wisdom
Seung Ah Kim, a Korean storyteller who has travelled 20+ countries to share her stories from her grandmother is coming to Ahmedabad to tell the story and talk about her “Global Kimchi Family” campaign and more. It is organised in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Association of Gujarat.
When: Feb 9, 6.30 pm
Where: Arthshila, 2G, opp AMA, Panjrapol
- Clue to Contentment
It is a solo show of works by Kolhapur-based artist Parshvnath Nandre, exhibits works he created as an ode to his father, whose values and ethics Nandre considers his most valuable inheritance.
When: Until Feb 9 (4 to 8pm)
Where: The Art Gallery, Ahmedabad Ni Gufa
- The Storyteller’s Matrix
The Storyteller’s Matrix showcases an extraordinary collection by legendary artists who have defined contemporary Indian printmaking. The exhibition features a diverse range of narratives and artistic perspectives, from –
• Atul Dodiya: Exploration of human identity
• Gulam Mohammed Sheikh: Focus on devotional literature
• Indrapramit Roy: Spirituality-infused works
• Jayakumar Reddy: Philosophical insights
• Jeram Patel: Abstract modernism
• Jyoti Bhatt: Interpretations of cultural identity
• KG Subramanian: Cubist still lifes
• PD Dhumal: Depictions of human experience
• Rini Dhumal: Mythological narratives
• Vijay Bagodi: Reflections on colonial and post-colonial urbanism
When: Until Feb 18 (12 noon to 7pm)
Where: DRS Arts Company, F/2, Shapath-II, opp Rajpath Club