Shradha Mishra and DJ Karma to perform across all five nights; Shreya Kalra, Sapna Choudhary, Govinda and Sunny Leone headline the celebrity lineup
Kolkata, September 2026 : This Durga Puja, Kolkata is getting a new festive flavour! As the city prepares for its biggest season of celebration, Pankhida Raas Garba 2026 is set to bring the colour, rhythm and energy of Gujarat to Kolkata with five spectacular nights of Garba, live music, celebrity performances and festive entertainment.
Taking place from 15 to 19 October 2026 at Aquatica Grounds, New Town, Kolkata.Pankhida Raas Garba 2026 promises to create a vibrant new destination for Kolkata’s festive audience—where the traditional spirit of Garba meets contemporary music, celebrity entertainment and the unmistakable energy of the city.
The celebration will feature popular singer Shradha Mishra and DJ Karma, who will perform across all five days, keeping the Garba energy alive throughout the festival. Adding an extra dose of glamour and music to the lineup, Sunny Leone will take over the console as a Special DJ Act on 19 October, bringing her own high-energy DJ set to the Pankhida stage for a special evening of music and celebration. From traditional Garba rhythms to high-energy DJ sets and celebrity appearances, every evening is planned to offer a distinct experience—making “5 Days. 5 Moods.” one of the central themes of the celebration. Kolkata’s festive season has always been about bringing people together through music, culture, food, fashion and community celebration. Pankhida Raas Garba adds another dimension to that experience by bringing the vibrant Gujarati tradition of Garba to the city during the Puja season.
The event is expected to attract families, young audiences, Garba enthusiasts, music lovers and celebrity followers, creating five evenings of high-energy celebration at Aquatica Grounds.
The celebration will also extend beyond the venue through a strong social and digital conversation around Pankhida2026.
The campaign will explore festive content formats such as “Kolkata Garba Look”, encouraging audiences and creators to showcase their festive style, while “Garba with the Stars” will bring celebrity-led moments and short-form content to the conversation, subject to artist approvals. The event will also capture the real-time energy of the celebrations through crowd moments, audience reactions and the best Garba moments, giving Kolkata audiences an opportunity to become part of the digital celebration.
Pankhida Raas Garba 2026 aims to create more than just a Garba evening. It is envisioned as a five-day festive experience bringing together dance, music, entertainment, celebrity culture and community participation.
With a combination of live performances, DJ entertainment, celebrity appearances and audience-driven moments, the festival is set to offer Kolkata a different way to celebrate the festive season.
EVENT DETAILS
PANKHIDA RAAS GARBA 2026
15–19 October 2026
Aquatica Grounds, New Town, Kolkata
