Image: Nrityagram Dance Ensemble | Text: Arts of India Festival, Oct-Nov 2026

Celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of India! With a renowned dance ensemble, a tribute to Zakir Hussain, cutting-edge jazz and more, explore India’s rich music and dance history alongside bold, contemporary innovations. Presented in partnership with Sruti, the Indian Music and Dance Society, as part of its 40th anniversary, the Festival will also feature a community day spotlighting local artists and participatory experiences; thought-provoking discussions on the ongoing impact of these artistic traditions; and special performances for area schoolchildren. Culminating with Diwali, discover the brilliant array of Indian and Indo-American arts today.

Events

TM Krishna TM Krishna
Oct 15

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Arun Ramamurthy Trio Arun Ramamurthy Trio & Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio
Oct 30

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Arts of India Festival Community Day Arts of India Festival Community Day
Nov 1

Niladri Kumaar Niladri Kumaar
The Space Between the Notes: Honoring Zakir Hussain

Nov 1

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Nrityagram Dance Ensemble Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
KHAṄKHAṆĀ: the sound of dancing feet

Nov 6-7

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The Arts of India Festival is co-presented with Sruti, The India Music & Dance Society, Philadelphia.
The 26/27 season dance series is co-sponsored by Arthur Kaplan, C’67 and Duane Perry alongside Lynn Jerath, W’95 and Kunal Jerath.