Our Latest Event
Nartan Festival
October-November 2026
Dance | Music | Storytelling | Literature | Art
36 days 07 hrs 40 mins 04 secs
14 November 2026 - 14 November 2026
Ānartam: An Evening of South Asian Classical Dance
Date: Saturday 14th November
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Venue: Curve Theatre, 60 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB
This November, join us for a magical evening filled with exceptional live performances of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak by some of the UK’s best dance artists, this year accompanied by exquisite live music.
14 November 2026 - 14 November 2026
The Golden Goose
This November, join us for a magical evening filled with exceptional live performances of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak by some of the UK’s best dance artists, this year accompanied by exquisite live music.
23 October 2026 - 23 October 2026
Community Folk Showcase
Date: Friday 23rd October
Time: 12pm-4pm
Venue: Ground Floor, Haymarket Shopping Centre, 1 Kildare Street, Leicester, LE1 3YH
Join community dance and music groups as they share their traditions, stories and cultures. Let's celebrate the richness and diversity of South Asian folk together!
23 October 2026 - 23 October 2026
CQ Earlies: Nartan Special
Date: Saturday 14th November
Time: 12pm-4pm
Venue: Curve Theatre
Come and craft! We’ll be experimenting with South Asian patterns and making something small and beautiful to take home. Ideal for families with children aged 5+.
23 October 2026 - 23 October 2026
Love Poetry from Classical India: Desire, Memory and Suggestion
Date: Tuesday 17th November
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Belgrave Library, 39 Cossington Street, Leicester, LE4 6JD
This talk by Dr Maddalena Italia, Associate Lecturer (Teaching) at UCL, will explore Sanskrit love poetry. No prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy the talk, just a curiosity about Indian cultural heritage.
23 October 2026 - 23 October 2026
Tadka Jam 2.0
Date: Friday 20th November
Time: 7pm-10pm
Venue: 2Funky Music Café, 23 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5HN
Join us for the second edition of Leicester's funkiest night mixing together South Asian sounds with Grime, Hip Hop, Jungle, R&B, Garage, Afrobeat and Amapiano. While Mirchi mob blends the raw energy of UK bass with the rich rhythms of the diaspora, everyone’s invited to experiment with dance moves – in any style they like. On the dance floor, anything could happen...