Midday Mantra: Diwali Special
Bring your family and friends to this special afternoon marking Diwali: Festival of Lights. Get involved with free family workshops painting Diya lamps, before world-class musicians and dancers take to the stage. This celebratory programme will uplift audiences – perhaps even getting you up and dancing.
Featured artists:
– Promising new talent Atreyee, a young singer who will open the afternoon.
– Classic Bollywood tunes performed by the Ravi Soorya Kumar Band to get you on your feet.
– Electrifying dance routines from popular Birmingham artists: Bharatantyam group Kaishiki, soloist Shriya Sharma and India Island Academy performing a Garba Folk Dance.
-Hosted by Dharmesh Rajput
Family workshops will be open from 12pm, free to ticket-holders. Music performances will begin from 1pm. Tickets cost £5-10, under-16s free.
Presented by Sampad and B:Music, Midday Mantra is a journey into the soul-stirring melodies that define South Asian music. Our year-round series of lunchtime concerts provide enriching cultural experiences for all ages and backgrounds, with a captivating blend of classical, folk, and contemporary styles.
Multi buy offers are available for our 2025-26 season: 2+ Events = 10% Discount, 4+ Events = 15% Discount, 6 Events = 20% Discount.
Explore the rest of the series:
Saturday 24th January 2026 – Midday Mantra: New Year New Sounds
Saturday 11th April 2026 – Midday Mantra: Vasant, Celebrating Spring
Saturday 23rd May –2026 Midday Mantra: Earth Pulse
Saturday 18th July 2026 – Midday Mantra: Sun Raga
Saturday 19th September 2026 – Midday Mantra: Echoes of the Equinox
More Sampad Ujala Season events:
Midday Mantra: Diwali Special is part of Sampad’s 2025 Ujala Season to celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights.
Monday 20 October, 12pm – Diwali with University of Birmingham India Institute
Tuesday 21 October, 12pm until 2pm – Diwali at Mailbox: Lunchtime Concerts with Sampad
Wednesday 5 November, 7pm – Ujala: Indian Classical Dance at Midlands Arts Centre
