The only Bollywood Sing-along Brunch in the Netherlands: an afternoon of 80s and 90s Bollywood, Indian Hindustani fusion food, sharing plates and Bollywood games at Club Villa Thalia. Tickets from €22,50 per person, with or without food. The organisers described the October date as almost sold out.
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2 events,The historic Jacobikerk is transformed into a 360-degree experience through immersive projections, light and live music, bringing the story of the church and the city of Utrecht to life. Each performance lasts around 50 minutes and is accompanied live by a choir, with a full orchestra on selected evenings. Produced by Twentytwo Producties. Tickets from €29.
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A late-night Bollywood and Desi music experience at De Club, part of DESI Bollywood's NASHA Tour running across September and October 2026. Doors from 23:00, with the night running into the early hours. Tickets and the full tour dates are published through DESI Bollywood's official links page. |
2 events,A traditional Indian Garba and Dandiya night celebrating Indian culture through music, dance and community festivities, held annually by the Bridging the Gap Foundation. The Emergo hal offers a large open floor for Garba circles and dandiya raas, and traditional dress adds to the occasion. |
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2 events,Four days of Bachata and Salsa: workshops with international artists, masterclasses, bootcamps, competitions, shows, social dancing and unforgettable parties until sunrise, all under one roof at the Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport. Plan your weekend and save your favourite workshops in advance. |
4 events,A community Durga Puja bringing together Bengali and Indian communities for religious rituals and cultural festivities. Sarbojanin means a community Puja, open to all rather than a private family observance. Held at ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus, which gives the evening cultural programme a proper stage. Entry is listed as free.
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A Durga Puja celebration featuring traditional rituals and cultural activities for the Bengali and Indian community, organised by Stichting Hoichoi, the Bengali Community of Greater Amsterdam. Passes are €75 and are booked through the organiser's own website.
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4 events,Anandadhara's 10th Anniversary Durga Puja takes place over four days at the VRA Cricket Ground, featuring Puja rituals, Anjali, Aarati, food, cultural programmes, performances, contests and community activities. The celebration runs from 10:00 on 17 October through to 16:00 on 20 October. The Vedanta Society of Holland performs Sri Durga Puja at its centre, Ashram Sadashiva Dham, in Hoogersmilde. Hoogersmilde sits in Drenthe, making this one of the few Durga Puja observances held well outside the Randstad. Entry is listed as free and the end time has not been published by the organiser.
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7 events,A four-day Durga Puja following the traditional tithis of Saptami, Astami, Nabami and Dashami at Villa Festa in Capelle aan den IJssel. Catering is booked per sitting: an Early Bird full-event pass covers all four days and six meals, or individual lunches and dinners can be booked separately. Daily start times had not been published at the time of listing.
$156
Kallol Durga Puja 2026 marks the association's 16th year of celebration. The four days include Puja, Prasad, Anjali and Bhog alongside lunch, dinner, music, theatre and cultural programmes. Organised by Kallol, the Indiase Bengaalse Vereniging Nederland. Tickets from €15.
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An afternoon of Hindustani classical music presented by the NAAD Foundation. Pt Ranajit Sengupta is one of the finest sarod players and contemporary composers of India, trained in the Maihar Gharana under Ustad Dhyanesh Khan and Ustad Aashish Khan. He is joined by Dr Shirin Sengupta Nath, an internationally acclaimed vocalist who has studied under Pt Ulhas Kashalkar since 1996. Maitri Foundation presents Garba Night with live singers and a band from the United Kingdom. Live-music Garba sets a different tempo to a DJ night, with the traditional steps and dandiya raas called from the stage. Held at De Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, between The Hague and Delft. Tickets €22.
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5 events,Kunal Kamra performs his Hindi stand-up comedy show at Lab-1, the cinema, club and event location in the centre of Eindhoven. The show is presented by Zeppelin Entertainment and is performed in Hindi. |
3 events,ICIN, the Indian Center in the Netherlands, presents a vibrant evening of devotion, culture, music, dance and togetherness, happening for the first time in Limburg. Full programme details are published on the organiser's Facebook page. Akaash Singh brings his Generational Triumph Tour to the RAI Theater in Amsterdam, presented by LiveComedy.nl. Tickets are listed at €35 through the RAI and the start time is to be confirmed by the organiser.
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A Diwali family festival celebrating the Festival of Light with music, culinary experiences and cultural activities. Visitors can experience Indian and Surinamese flavours, yoga demonstrations and a colourful sari show celebrating the shared heritage of India and Suriname. A full day out running from early afternoon to late evening. A Hindi stand-up comedy show by Indian comedian Gaurav Gupta at the Balkissoon Theater in Amsterdam, presented by Zeppelin Entertainment. Tickets are €36.
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3 events,The Diwali Festival in Amstelveen celebrates the beauty and diversity of India through music and dance performances, along with authentic Indian cuisine, held on the Stadsplein in the city centre. Running times for the 2026 edition had not been published at the time of listing; see diwalifestival.nl for the full programme.
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A lively cultural festival that makes the city shine with colour, energy and joy. Rooted in the Hindu tradition of Diwali but grown into a celebration for everyone, where centuries-old stories meet modern sounds and traditional dishes are combined with local flavours. The programme features Bollywood music, dance performances, artists, exhibitions and a fashion show, closing with a fireworks display. Free to attend.
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The India Foundation (IF) hosts a festive Diwali afternoon at ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus in Utrecht with Indian food, Bollywood dance, classical music, the lighting of the Diwali lamp, henna art and a raffle. Free entry, no registration needed.
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Maitri Foundation, with AJSC Entertainment and Lax Entertainment, presents Diwali Mela 2026 at De Broodfabriek in Rijswijk: a cultural festival with food stalls, artisans, vendors and entertainment for the whole family.
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Ujala and Meervaart celebrate Divali with a free family torch procession and a two-part concert by Sanjay Jodha, Mousumi Oberoi, Indroniel Roy and Ravinder Singh Bedi with the Avishkar Orchestra, plus a vegetarian culinary interval.
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