Quick answer: We found 8 Garba and Dandiya events for Navratri 2026 listed in 4 Delhi NCR cities: Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad. Navratri runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October 2026 and Dussehra is on Tuesday 20 October (Drik Panchang, India). All the NCR events we found are on the weekend of Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, so that is the weekend to plan for. Always confirm with the organiser before you go.

Last updated: 7 October 2026.

Event status key: Confirmed means the date and venue appear on the organiser's own page or its official ticketing page. Announced means the organiser has announced the event but full details are not yet published. Listed — confirm with organiser means we saw the event on a third-party listing site such as AllEvents, so check directly with the organiser.

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Delhi NCR is not a traditional Garba region, but it has a sizeable Gujarati community, and Garba and Dandiya nights now sit alongside the capital's own Navratri customs. This page is part of our Garba 2026 India guide, which covers other Indian cities.

  • Navratri: Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026 (Drik Panchang, India), with Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both on Monday 19 October.
  • Dussehra (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026.
  • Fri 16 Oct: Noida (Sector 18) for one night, and the start of three-night runs in Laxmi Nagar, Vasant Vihar and at the Noida expo centre.
  • Sat 17 Oct: every listed NCR event except the one-night Dandiya Fest in Noida, including Pitampura, Gurugram and Faridabad.
  • Sun 18 Oct: the last night for all the multi-night events.

For Ghatasthapana, the nine forms of the Devi and the colours of each day, see our Navratri 2026 colours and Kanya Pujan 2026 guides.

Garba 2026 in Delhi NCR, city by city

Event names are shown in short form; promotional words in some listing titles (such as 'biggest') are left out, as they are the organiser's own claims, not our ranking.

Delhi

DateCityEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct 2026DelhiRangtaali 2026 Garba UtsavLalit Mahajan SVM School, Vasant ViharShree Dakshin Delhi Gujarati MandalListed — confirm with organiserEvent page
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct (2026 per listing URL)DelhiDandiya Night Celebration With Rangrezza (year not shown on page — confirm)PSK Convention Centre, Laxmi NagarSilver Square Hotels Private LimitedConfirmedEvent page
Sat 17 - Sun 18 Oct 2026DelhiGarbaVerse 1.0 by Delta EventsDilli Haat, PitampuraDelta EventsConfirmedEvent page

Rangtaali is run by a community organiser, the Shree Dakshin Delhi Gujarati Mandal, which dates from 1963, so it is the listing closest to a traditional Gujarati community Garba in the city. We saw it on AllEvents, so check with the Mandal for passes. For the Rangrezza dandiya nights in Laxmi Nagar, the ticket page shows the dates without a year; the page address says 16 October 2026 and the weekdays match 2026, but please confirm before booking.

Gurugram

DateCityEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource
Sat 17 Oct 2026GurugramGarba Ni Raat 2.0 - Dandiya Night 2026One7 Sports Park, GhataWedknot EventsConfirmedEvent page
Sat 17 - Sun 18 Oct 2026GurugramDandiya Beats - 2026Satya The Hive, Sector 102, Dwarka ExpresswayUniversal Runners MarathonListed — confirm with organiserEvent page

The organiser name for Dandiya Beats is as shown on AllEvents; confirm details with the organiser before buying passes.

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Noida

DateCityEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource
Fri 16 Oct 2026NoidaDandiya Fest | 2026Green Island, East Gate, DLF Mall of India, Sector 18Pikusports Entertainment Private LimitedConfirmedEvent page
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Oct 2026NoidaDandiya Dhamaal 2026International Trade Expo Centre LimitedVanya IndustriesConfirmedEvent page

Faridabad

DateCityEventVenueOrganiserStatusSource
Sat 17 - Sun 18 Oct 2026FaridabadDandiya Raas Delhi NCR (Faridabad) 2026Institute of Management & Technology, FaridabadThe Royal Affairs EventsConfirmedEvent page

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.

Garba is only one part of Navratri in the capital. In the same nine nights, Delhi stages Ramlila performances across the city, building up to Ravan Dahan on Dussehra, and Bengali associations set up Durga Puja pandals in many neighbourhoods. Many families visit a Ramlila one evening, a pandal the next and a Garba on the weekend. Timings and locations for Ramlilas and pandals are announced by their local committees, so check those committees' own pages. Read more in Ramlila: a vibrant retelling of the Ramayana, Ravana Dahan: why we burn Ravana and Durga Puja 2026 dates.

No Garba listed near you in Delhi NCR?

We list only events we could find on 7 October 2026. Many Garba nights in NCR are small and local. To find one near you:

  • Gujarati samaj and mandals: Gujarati community associations in Delhi and the NCR towns usually post Navratri plans on their websites and social pages.
  • Housing societies and RWAs: many large apartment complexes in Gurugram, Noida and Dwarka hold their own Garba or Dandiya evenings for residents.
  • Temples: Devi temples and community mandirs often hold Navratri aarti and sometimes Garba in their halls.
  • Colleges and offices: student societies and workplaces often host a Dandiya night in the Navratri week.

Passes and safety tips

  • Passes: commercial Garba passes are normal in India. Look for passes or tickets on the listed event page only, and avoid buying from unknown resellers.
  • Late nights: Garba and Dandiya nights usually run late. Plan how you will get home before you set out, and share your plans with family.
  • Travel home: the Delhi Metro and app cabs are common options; check the last-train time for your line and the venue's page for parking and entry details.
  • Women's safety: go in a group where possible, use a verified cab, share your live location, and keep your state's women's helpline and the national emergency number saved on your phone.
  • Children: agree a meeting point, keep young children in the outer circle, and carry water and a light snack.
  • Weekend crowds: Saturday 17 October is the busiest night; arrive early and expect traffic around malls and expo venues.

Why Garba is devotional

Garba is danced in a circle around a garbo, a clay pot with a lamp inside, or an image of Ma Amba, the Goddess worshipped during Navratri. As traditionally understood, the lamp represents the Divine light within every life, and the circle of dancers reflects the cycle of time around the Goddess at the centre. That is why a good Garba evening begins with an aarti. Even at a large ticketed Dandiya night, it helps to remember that Garba began as joyful worship. Read more in Garba meaning and spiritual significance, the history of Garba from Gujarat to the world and Navratri mantras and prayers before Garba.

First-timer tips

  • Dress: see our Garba dress guide; flat, comfortable footwear matters more than anything else.
  • Steps: start with the simple two-clap step in the outer circle. Our Garba for beginners guide explains it simply.
  • Dandiya: most NCR events are billed as Dandiya nights, with sticks in pairs. See Garba vs Dandiya Raas for the difference.
  • Etiquette: bow to Mataji on arrival, stand for the aarti, do not cut across the centre of the circle, and keep the evening respectful.

Also read: Garba 2026 worldwide: all countries.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Garba near me in Delhi NCR in 2026?

Garba and Dandiya nights for Navratri 2026 are listed in Delhi (Pitampura, Laxmi Nagar and Vasant Vihar), Gurugram (Ghata and Sector 102 on the Dwarka Expressway), Noida (Sector 18 and the International Trade Expo Centre) and Faridabad. If your area is not covered, ask your local Gujarati samaj, RWA or temple, as many hold smaller Garba evenings and announce them on their own pages.

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When is Garba in Delhi in 2026?

Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October (Drik Panchang, India), and Dussehra is on Tuesday 20 October. Every Delhi NCR event we found falls on the weekend of Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, with Saturday 17 October the busiest night.

Is Garba free in Delhi NCR?

The events listed on this page are ticketed. Commercial Garba and Dandiya passes are normal in Indian cities, so look for passes or tickets on the listed event page. Temple and housing-society Garba evenings are often free or run on contributions, but check with the organisers.

What should I wear to Garba in Delhi?

Chaniya choli, kediyu, a bright kurta or any comfortable, modest festive outfit works. Mid-October evenings in Delhi are usually pleasant, but wear shoes you can dance in for hours and keep valuables to a minimum.

Can non-Gujaratis join Garba in Delhi NCR?

Yes. Garba in Delhi NCR draws people from every community. Join the outer, slower circle, follow the steps around you, and stand respectfully for the aarti to Ma Amba.

Is there Garba in Ghaziabad or Greater Noida?

We did not find a separate 2026 listing for Ghaziabad or Greater Noida when we checked on 7 October 2026. The nearest listed events are the two in Noida. Smaller society and temple Garba nights are often announced only locally.

Editor's note (7 October 2026)

We compiled this list on 7 October 2026 from organisers' ticketing pages and event listings. We do not include ticket prices or performers. Navratri and Dussehra dates follow Drik Panchang for India. Organisers set and may change the details, and we will update this page as more Garba nights in Delhi NCR are announced.