Ahmedabad comes alive this weekend with music, theatre, cinema, art and conversations. From powerful stage performances to rare exhibitions and timeless films, the city is brimming with culture until August 24. Here’s what’s on:
- Kalasmruti Monsoon Festival | Venue: Kalasmruti, GSTV Campus, Bodakdev
Music: Moj-E Shankara – Aug 22, 7 pm
A semi-classical experience by The Shankara, featuring Aman, Deep, Purnima, Vandana, Priyanshi, Hiren, Vedant, Niraj, Anand, Arjun, and Pathik.
Talk: Varsad – Virah Ane Vhal Ni Rutu – Aug 23, 9.30 pm
A session with writer Jay Vasavda.
Play: Astoma Sadgamay – Aug 23, 7 pm
A play by Theatre Peoples Jamnagar, written by Mihir Rajda and directed by Jay Vitthalani.
Talk: Hriday Ma Ram, Kalam Ma Krushna – Aug 24, 6.30 pm
A conversation with author Raam Mori and GSTV’s Tushar Dave.
- Exhibition: Santhal Heritage Stories
Paintings born out of “Preserving the Untold”, a project reviving Santhal oral traditions through Patachitra art and organic pigments.
When: Aug 22 (10–11 am, 11–12 pm, 12–1 pm)
Where: L D Museum, Navrangpura
- Film: Matisse from MoMA and Tate Modern
Phil Grabsky’s documentary on Henri Matisse, featuring behind-the-scenes insights and voices of Simon Russell Beale, Rupert Young, and more.
When: Aug 22, 5 pm
Where: Arthshila Ahmedabad, Ambawadi
- Play: Return to Filastin
A moving theatre piece on Palestinian resilience, adapted by Savan Zalariya.
When: Aug 23, 8.30–9.30 pm
Where: Rhaen Basera, Mumatpura
- Play: Humare Ram
A grand retelling of the Ramayana with Ashutosh Rana as Ravan, Rahull R Bhuchar as Ram, and music by Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, and Kailash Kher.
When: Aug 23 & 24 (3.30 pm & 8 pm)
Where: Auda Auditorium, Shela
- Play: Manav Kaul’s Park
A symbolic Hindi drama directed by Nirav Vegda, exploring territory, loneliness and the human condition.
When: Aug 24, 8.30 pm
Where: Prayogshala, Ashram Road
- Exhibition: Illusion 2.0
Hemali Parmar’s solo art showcase of textures, colours and emotions.
When: Till Aug 24 (4–8 pm)
Where: Amdavad ni Gufa, near CEPT University
- Film Screening: Howl’s Moving Castle
Studio Ghibli’s magical tale by Hayao Miyazaki—a fantasy adventure for dreamers of all ages.
When: Aug 24, 4.30 pm
Where: Prayogshala, Ashram Road
Until Aug 24, dive into Ahmedabad’s cultural wave—where music, stories, and art meet the monsoon.