Upcoming Events
Darbar Festival 2026
Enjoy the magic of sitar and tabla in the heart of London, at the Barbican Centre.
Join us for a special free live performance in the Barbican foyer, celebrating the richness of Hindustani classical music. The evening will feature sitar player Akash Parekar, joined by Janan Sathiendran on tabla.
Mehfil-e-Rose Hill: Rising Stars
Start the festive sparkly winter season with rising sitar star, Akash Parekar, performing with Sarang Ravindra on tabla. Again, The Mehfil Space is so excited to host this evening at The Rose Hill, bringing you high quality south Asian classical music. You won’t want to miss this!
Indian Classical @ Hertford Music Club
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Experience the captivating sound of the sitar with British-born Indian classical musician Akash Parekar, in an intimate evening celebrating the beauty, depth and timeless tradition of Hindustani classical music.
Through the evocative sounds of the sitar, Akash will take audiences on a musical journey through raag, rhythm and improvisation, exploring the emotion and storytelling at the heart of Indian classical music.
Whether you are already familiar with Indian classical music or experiencing the sitar for the first time, this promises to be a unique opportunity to hear this extraordinary instrument up close in the welcoming surroundings of Hertford Music Club.
Come and experience the music, heritage and magic of the sitar.
Chalan - Stepping Forward - A Double Bill of live performance of Kathak & Contemporary Dance with Eclectic Music
Chalan – Stepping Forward is a contemporary Kathak dance project that symbolizes progress, evolution, and continuity while staying rooted in tradition, the grammer of which was shaped through the various courts.
Through solo and ensemble choreography, live music, and layered rhythmic design, Chalan reflects artistic lineage, personal identity, and collective forward movement.
A Double Bill of live performance of Kathak & Contemporary Dance with Eclectic Music celebrating Guru Alpana Sengupta MBE, her contribution towards Indian Dance & Music ,over 50years in UK and abroad.