Garba 2026 London: Navratri Garba and Dandiya Events Across Greater London, Area by Area

Quick answer: We found 42 Garba and Dandiya listings across Greater London for Navratri 2026: 18 in North-West London, 14 in North and East London, and 5 each in South and West London. Navratri runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October 2026 (Drik Panchang). Many London groups dance every night of Navratri, while one-off Garba nights cluster on the weekends of 10 to 11 October and 16 to 18 October, with Sharad Poonam and post-Navratri nights on 24 and 25 October. Always confirm with the organiser before you travel.

Last updated: 7 October 2026.

Event status key: Confirmed means the date and venue appear on the organiser's own page or its official ticket page. Announced means the organiser has announced the event but full details (such as the venue) were not yet published. Listed — confirm with organiser means the event page shows a weekday and date without a year (the weekdays match 2026 and the listings are live), or we saw it only on a third-party listing, so please verify it directly.

London is home to a large Gujarati community, and its Navratri season is run by caste and community associations (Lohana, Leva Patel, Prajapati, Vishwakarma and others), Swaminarayan temples, Gujarati associations and independent event companies. Many dance all nine nights in school halls, banqueting suites and marquees. Below is every 2026 London listing we could verify, grouped by area and sorted by date. For Navratri dates and puja timings in UK cities, see our UK Navratri city by city: dates and times, and for the rest of Britain see Garba 2026 UK.

Navratri 2026 dates for Garba in London

• Navratri: Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October 2026 (Drik Panchang, India). Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both fall on Monday 19 October.
• Dussehra (Vijayadashami): Tuesday 20 October 2026. A few London organisers continue Garba to 20 October.
• Main Garba weekends: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, and Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October.
• Sharad Poonam and post-Navratri: LCNL, SEGA and Lohana Community East London list Sharad Poonam or Poonam nights on Saturday 24 October, SKLPC on Sunday 25 October, and NLGA a Grand Finale on 25 October. Read more on Sharad Purnima 2026.

North-West London: Harrow, Kenton, Stanmore, Kingsbury, Wembley, Neasden, Northolt, Northwood

North-West London has the densest cluster of Garba in the capital. JFS School in Kenton alone hosts three different organisers, and Yellow Sapphire Events' Sheri Garba moves to Neasden Studios on 15 October, where the same organiser runs separate all-white and all-black themed nights.

Good to know: the SAMP Events nights in Harrow run 7pm to midnight on weekdays and to 1am at weekends. The Stanmore temple lists nightly garba and raas from 7:30pm to 10pm (to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays). SKLPC in Northolt also lists a Navratri Family Workshop on Sunday 11 October (12:30pm to 4pm) and Dussehra Garba on 20 October. The Wembley dates come from the organiser's listing; the Eventbrite page itself shows 'multiple dates', so check the night you want. The Avanti community night in Stanmore runs 6pm to 8:30pm and is open to all ages. Shree Vishwakarma Association also takes bookings through its own events page.

North and East London: Edmonton, Islington, Homerton, Ilford, Barking, Manor Park, Stratford, Forest Gate

East London's Garba scene mixes long-running community associations, such as Lohana Community East London and the London Hindu Gujarati Network, with banqueting-hall events. Two Forest Gate events also celebrate Bathukamma, the Telangana flower festival of the same season.

Good to know: the London Hindu Gujarati Network says its Homerton nights are alcohol-free with 100 spaces per night, and its 15 and 19 October nights are at Nisbet House rather than Gascoyne 2. The Ilford Lohana Community page states 11 nights but did not show the full nightly list, so check the dates you want. The Stratford event by Project 91 lists a free workshop at 5pm. The DJ Suri night in Ilford is a Hyderabadi-style garba and disco dandiya evening. For the Telugu festival that shares this season, see Bathukamma 2026 in the UK.

South London: Plumstead, Croydon, Bromley

South-East Gujarati Association (SEGA) in Plumstead and Lohana Community South London (LCSL) in Croydon are long-standing community organisers. Two Croydon entries may overlap, see the note below.

Possible duplicate in Croydon: the same Grand Sapphire venue and dates also appear on Eventbrite as 'Navratri Garba 2026' by Indian Culture Promoters. It may be the same event under two names, so check with the organiser before buying from either listing. The LCSL diary did not name a venue for its 2026 Garba nights; the association is based at the P V Raichura Centre in Croydon, but confirm where each night is held.

West London: Hounslow, Cranford, Heston, Chiswick

West London's listings include a community Navratri in Cranford with themed colour dress codes, two daytime gala days with Durga Puja in Hounslow, and a community dandiya night in Chiswick.

Good to know: the Basuri Events gala in Hounslow runs from 2pm to 10pm on both days. The Chiswick dandiya night states free entry.

Already held this season

The first Sansaar kids' session in Kenton took place on Sunday 4 October; its second session on 11 October is listed above. We found no other London Garba listing dated before 7 October 2026.

Garba near you if your area is not listed

Our list covers public listings we could verify. Many more London Garba nights are run privately for members of a community association, temple or school. To find one near you:

• Community associations: Gujarati caste and community associations in London usually announce Navratri on their websites and social pages a few weeks ahead.
• Temples: Swaminarayan and other Hindu temples in London often hold Navratri garba or raas in their own halls; check the temple's website.
• Schools and local groups: some London schools with many Gujarati families hold an early-evening community Garba, like the Avanti night in Stanmore.
• Ask locally: local WhatsApp groups and community Facebook pages are often the fastest way to hear about smaller nights.

For Garba in the rest of Britain, including Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, see Garba 2026 UK and Garba 2026 Leicester.

Why Garba is devotional

Garba is a circular dance offered to the Goddess, Ma Amba or Durga, during Navratri. Dancers move around a garbo, a clay pot with a lamp inside, or around an image of Mataji. As traditionally understood, the lamp represents the Divine light within every life, and the circle reflects the cycle of time around the unchanging Goddess. That is why a London Garba night, even in a school sports hall, usually begins with an aarti. Read more in Garba meaning and spiritual significance, the history of Garba from Gujarat to the world and Navratri mantras and prayers before Garba. Many London events add Dandiya Raas with sticks; see Garba vs Dandiya Raas for the difference.

First-timer tips for Garba in London

• Dress: chaniya choli, kediyu or a bright kurta all work. See our Garba dress guide. Many dancers follow the Navratri 2026 colours, and some London events set their own theme, so read the event page.
• Etiquette: bow to Mataji when you arrive, stand quietly for the aarti, never cross the centre of the circle, and keep the evening alcohol-free.
• Beginners: start in the outer, slower circle and copy the dancers in front. Our Garba for beginners guide explains the basic steps.
• Kids: choose a kids' session or an early-evening family night, agree a meeting point and take water breaks.
• Travel and parking: many venues are schools and halls with limited parking and late finishes. Check the venue's page for public transport and parking, and plan your journey home.
• Tickets: popular nights sell out. Buy only through the organiser's own page or the official ticket link.

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.

Also read: Garba 2026 worldwide: all countries.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Garba near me in London in 2026?

We found 42 Garba and Dandiya listings across Greater London for Navratri 2026. North-West London has the most (Harrow, Kenton, South Harrow, Stanmore, Kingsbury, Wembley, Neasden, Northolt and Northwood), followed by East London (Ilford, Hainault, Barking, Manor Park, Forest Gate, Stratford, Homerton) and North London (Edmonton, Islington). South London has events in Plumstead, Croydon and Bromley, and West London in Hounslow, Cranford, Heston and Chiswick.

When is Garba in London in 2026?

Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 to Monday 19 October (Drik Panchang, India), with Dussehra on Tuesday 20 October. Many London organisers run Garba every night of Navratri, some starting on Friday 9 or Saturday 10 October, and single Garba nights cluster on 10 to 11 and 16 to 18 October. Several community groups also hold a Sharad Poonam or post-Navratri night on 24 or 25 October.

Is Garba free in London?

Most London Garba nights are ticketed. A few organisers state free entry, including the North London Garba Association nights in Edmonton, the SLP Samaj UK night in Northwood and the Big Bong Connection London dandiya night in Chiswick. Temple and community association nights may have their own arrangements for members, so check the organiser's page.

What should I wear to Garba in London?

Chaniya choli, kediyu or a bright kurta are all common, and any modest, comfortable outfit is welcome. Some London events set a dress theme, such as all-white or all-black nights at Neasden, or themed colours in Cranford. Bring a warm layer for the journey home, as October nights are cold.

Can non-Gujaratis join Garba in London?

Yes. Garba circles in London are generally open to everyone, and several events also include Dandiya, Bollywood Garba or, in Forest Gate, Bathukamma. Stand quietly for the aarti, start in the outer circle, follow the venue's rules and keep the evening alcohol-free.

Are there ladies-only or kids' Garba nights in London?

Yes. Lohana Community South London lists a Ladies Garba night on 14 October, and the Swaminarayan temple in Stanmore notes that men and women dance separately. Kids' sessions are listed by Sansaar (ages 3 to 7) in Kenton, LPSoL in Kingsbury (children 11 and under), SEGA in Plumstead and Lohana Community East London in Ilford.

Editor's note (7 October 2026)

We compiled these London listings on 7 October 2026 from organiser websites, temple pages and official ticket pages. Where an event page showed a date without a year, or gave 'multiple dates' without listing them, we have said so in the table. We did not include ticket prices or performers. Navratri dates follow Drik Panchang for India. Event details are set by the organisers and can change; we will update this page as more London Garba nights are announced. Organisers who want to correct or add an event can contact HinduTone.

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