Kalaa Utsavam 2026: 25th Edition Brings Bollywood, Comedy and Free Performances
Kalaa Utsavam returns to Esplanade from 20 to 29 November 2026 for its 25th edition, with around 40 events across Indian music, dance, theatre and comedy.
Choose a show, not just a festival date
The programme includes Sachin-Jigar’s Singapore debut on 28 November, Biswa Kalyan Rath’s Inventions on 20 November, Songs of the Bulbul on 20 November and The Failed Romances on 21 and 22 November.
There are free programmes too
You do not have to buy a headline-show ticket to take part. The opening-day listings include free programmes such as Rhythms of Tradition and An Indian Girl’s Mixtape. Check the individual listing for the exact time and location rather than arriving with only the festival-wide dates. Our free Singapore outings guide has more ideas for the rest of the day.
Some productions start earlier
Rafta Rafta runs from 18 to 22 November, with listed tickets from $57.20. That starts before the main festival dates, so save the production date itself. The official festival page is the useful starting point for comparing ticketed performances with the free programme.
