Mumbai Garba guide 2026: Top Garba and Dandiya events, dates, tickets and venues

Mumbai is getting ready for Navratri 2026 with Garba and Dandiya events planned across the city and neighbouring suburbs From Falguni Pathaks ninenight celebration at BKC and Kinjal Daves performances in Borivali to largescale events in Ghatkopar Thane and Navi Mumbai there are options for both traditional Garba enthusiasts and those looking for a more entertainmentfocused nightSharad Navratri begins on October 11 2026 while different organisers are scheduling Garba celebrations through October 19 and in some cases October 20Here is a look at some of the major Mumbai Navratri events in 2026 including celebrityled Garba nights ticket prices lastminute availability and how to reach the venuesBorivali Kora Kendra remains a major Garba hubBorivali is set to host multiple largescale Garba celebrations during Navratri 2026 with Kora Kendra featuring both Kinjal Dave and Geeta Rabari across separate eventsEvent Kora Kendra Navratri 2026 with Kinjal DaveVenue Kora Kendra Ground1Kora Kendras 22nd edition of Devotional Raas Garba will be held from October 11 to October 20 with Gujarati folk singer Kinjal Dave as the featured performerThe event listing describes a large dance floor Amba Mata shrine Garba competitions seniorcitizen seating lockers and a VIP area The venue is also accessible from Borivali railway station and the Metro networkTicket price Rs 810 onwards on the current BookMyShow listingTiming The event is listed as a threehour celebration check the selected date while bookingNearest railway station Borivali around 16 minutes on foot according to publictransit informationNearest Metro ShimpoliKandivali West depending on the specific Kora Kendra ground entranceParking Roadside and local parking availability can be affected by crowd restrictions public transport is advisableThe event is currently listed as available on BookMyShowBorivali Showglitz Navratri with Geeta RabariFor another celebrityled Borivali option Showglitz Navratri 2026 will feature Gujarati folk singer Geeta Rabari also known as Kutch Ni KoyalThe organisers official page confirms nine nights from October 11 to 19 at Kora Kendra Ground 4 Borivali West beginning at 7 pmTicket price Not listed on the organisers official page at the time of checkingBooking Check the organisers official event page before purchasing through a thirdparty platformNearest station Borivali railway stationKandivali West Metro station are the main public transport options for the Kora Kendra areaGhatkopar Raas RangGhatkoparrsquos Police Hockey Ground will host Raas Rang a nineday Garba and Dandiya celebration featuring live performances and a traditional festive atmosphere The organiser Jitendra Mehta has previously worked with artists including Falguni Pathak Kirtidan Gadhavi and Umesh BarotEvent Dandiya Navratri Raas Garba with beaters Nikhil ShahTiming Raas Rang Ghatkopar is scheduled from October 11 to October 19 starting at 7 pm at the Police Hockey GroundTicket price Rs 1180 onwardsNearest railway station Ghatkopar station is approximately 400 metres from the Police Hockey GroundNearest Metro Ghatkopar Metro station is around 08 km awayParking Check organiser instructions closer to the event public transport may be more convenient because the venue is close to Ghatkopar stationLastminute tickets The event was still showing availability on BookMyShow when checked on September 30Andheri Goregaon and the western suburbsThere are several major celebrations around Andheri and the western suburbs although some of the largest confirmed events are technically in Goregaon and Malad rather than Andheri itselfNESCO Goregaon Rangilo Re 2026 with Parthiv GohilThe indoor Rangilo Re 2026 is scheduled at NESCO Hall 6 Goregaon East with singer Parthiv Gohil listed among the performersThe event is scheduled from October 11 with the listed start time of 730 pm and tickets currently start at Rs 999Nearest Metro Goregaon East Metro station around a short walk from the NESCO complexNearest railway stations Goregaon and Ram MandirParking NESCO has parking facilities although availability can become tight during large eventsMalad Garba Dhoom 2026For those looking for a relatively lowerpriced indoor option Garba Dhoom 2026 will take place at Infiniti Mall Malad from October 11 to 20The event begins at 8 pm features Himang Joshi amp Team and is planned as an indoor airconditioned Garba celebration It is currently listed at Rs 299 onwardsNearest Metro Malad WestLower Malad areaNearest railway station MaladParking Infiniti Mall has parking facilities check mallevent restrictions on the dayThane Raas Rang Thane 2026Venue Raymond GroundEvent Raas Rang ThaneOne of the major Thane celebrations Raas Rang Thane 2026 will be held at Raymond Ground Eastern Express Highway Thane West from October 11 to October 20The event will feature Naitik Nagda and N2 Band Maha Aarti is scheduled for 7 pm followed by Dandiya Raas from 730 pm onwardsTicket price Rs 400 onwardsNearest railway station Thane station is the principal railway connection though the ground is several kilometres away and an autocab is recommended for the final stretchParking Check eventday traffic and parking instructions the Eastern Express Highway area can get congested during large eventsLastminute tickets BookMyShow was showing tickets as available when checked on September 30Navi Mumbai Navrang GarbaSeason 2Navi Mumbais Navrang Garba Season 2 will bring a premium Garba experience to Le Meridien Navi Mumbai Turbhe from October 11 to October 19The event is being presented by Dakharos Entertainment and curated by Niche Events with the organisers promoting a more premium indoor celebration with music production and hospitalityTicket price Rs 472 onwardsTiming Fourhour event check the selected date for the exact start timeParking Le Meridien lists complimentary onsite parking and valet parking subject to availabilityNearest railway station Turbhe is the most relevant suburban rail connection cabauto transport is recommended for the last mile because the hotel is in the MIDCTurbhe areaBKC Falguni Pathaks Navratri Utsav 2026Venue Jio World Convention CentreEvent Navratri Utsav with Falguni PathakFor fans of traditional Garba music Falguni Pathak will headline the ninenight Navratri Utsav 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre in BKCThe celebration runs from October 11 to October 19 with the event listing describing an indoor airconditioned venue carpeted dance floor Maha Aarti live performances food and beverage options and paid parkingTicket price Rs 2200 onwards on the current general listingHowever individual dates have different ticket phases For example current listings showed Rs 2400 for October 11 Phase 2 while October 19 Phase 2 was listed at Rs 2700The ninenight season pass is currently listed at Rs 20000 with earlier Rs 16000 and Rs 18000 phases sold outNearest railway stations Bandra and KurlaMetro BKC has Metro connectivity with the nearest operational station depending on the route usedParking Paid parking is available at the venueLastminute booking This is one of the events where availability is changing quickly several earlybird and earlier ticket phases have already sold outWorli Celebrity Garba and Dandiya at DOMEBefore the main Navratri celebrations begin The White Garba featuring Kinjal Dave is scheduled for October 4 at DOME SVP StadiumVenue DOME SVP StadiumEvent The White Garba ft Kinjal DaveTiming The event starts at 4 pm and is planned as an eighthour celebration featuring an allwhite theme Garba food experiences and a flea marketTicket price Rs 999 onwardsAge limit 8 years and aboveWorli Dome Dandiya Nites 2026DOME will also host Dome Dandiya Nites 2026 from October 11 to October 20The event is listed at 7 pm with a fivehour duration and tickets starting at Rs 499Nearest railway station MahalaxmiNearest Metro Acharya Atre ChowkParking Parking arrangements can vary by event A recent venue guide for DOME advised public transportcarpooling and identified paid parking options nearbyWhat about free Garba events in MumbaiThere are traditionally many society mandal and community Garba events across Ghatkopar Kandivali Malad Vile Parle Dadar and other Gujaratiheavy neighbourhoodsCommunity celebrations are often announced locally and through housing societies rather than large ticketing platforms Readers should therefore check local societymandal announcements before travellingThis guide deliberately does not label an event ldquofreerdquo unless the organiser or a reliable event listing confirms free entryLastminute Garba tickets in Mumbai What is still availableFor people booking close to Navratri several major events were still showing availability when checked on September 30 2026Events showing availability when checked on September 30Dome Dandiya Nites Rs 499 onwardsRaas Rang Thane Rs 400 onwardsRaas Rang Ghatkopar Rs 1180 onwardsKora Kendra with Kinjal Dave Rs 810 onwards on the current listingNavrang Garba Navi Mumbai Rs 472 onwardsGarba Dhoom Malad Rs 299 onwardsFalguni Pathak at JWCC Rs 2200 onwards with some dates already in higher ticket phasesTicket availability can change rapidly particularly for celebrityled events Always check the live booking page immediately before making travel plans