Grand Dance Festival

Grand Dance Festival 2026, organised by the Nabatara Foundation, is a celebration of Indian dance, culture and heritage, bringing performers, choreographers, dance Gurus, academies and cultural groups together on one platform.

The festival will take place on 20 December 2026 at Rabindra Bhavan, Dum Dum, Kolkata. It welcomes participants aged 8 years and above, with no upper age limit. Performers can participate as solo artists, duets, trios or groups of 4–25 performers.

The festival features a wide range of dance forms, including:

• Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya

• Rabindra Nritya

• Folk Dance: including Chhau, Baul, Bihu, Garba, Lavani and Sambalpuri

• Creative Dance

• Contemporary Dance

• Fusion Dance

Selected performers receive a Grand Finale performance slot, participation certificate, special festival award, professional photography and HD videography, refreshments, digital media coverage, media interactions and opportunities for cultural networking.

The festival is positioned not only as a dance showcase but also as a platform for preserving India's artistic heritage, discovering emerging talent and creating connections among artists and cultural institutions.

Important: The current official Nabatara Foundation page specifies 20 December 2026 as the festival date.