Darbar Festival 2025
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Darbar Festival — honouring Indian classical music and the enduring legacy of Bhai Gurmit Singh ji Virdee’s vision and values.
Spread across two weekends, the festival offers something for every sense. Discover the beauty of ragas and talas, unwind with wellbeing sessions, and immerse yourself in the meditative power of Indian classical music. In the second weekend, we welcome back returning maestros and rising stars. A special highlight is a tribute to the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain, honouring his immense contribution. The season closes with a deeply personal night dedicated to where it all began — a tribute to Bhai Gurmit Singh ji Virdee.
Save 30% when you book 4 or more concerts in Darbar Festival 2025. Subject to availability.
Events
Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
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Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Darbar: Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar
One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.
Darbar: Amaan Hussain + Sriranjani Tapasya
Experience the majestic breadth of Indian classical music in one extraordinary evening
Darbar: Beyond Sitar – Ustad Shahid Parvez
Inside the mind of a maestro, an exclusive journey with Ustad Shahid Parvez. Join us for an extraordinary glimpse into the musical philosophy of one of the world’s greatest living sitar virtuosos.
Darbar: Great Masters Tribute to Zakir Hussain
An unprecedented gathering of percussive brilliance honouring India's greatest tabla virtuoso, the late Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Darbar: Genius of TM Krishna
Transport yourself to the heart of South India without leaving London for a traditional morning kacheri - the authentic Chennai experience.
Darbar: Rhythmic Revelations – A Tribute to Zakir Hussain
A rare opportunity to explore the revolutionary legacy of the world's most celebrated tabla virtuoso, the late Ustad Zakir Hussain, through the eyes of his foremost disciple, Pandit Yogesh Samsi.
Darbar: Solo by Tanmay Deochake
Beyond Accompaniment: The Harmonium Re-imagined. Experience one of India’s most ubiquitous instruments in a new light. Witness the harmonium, traditionally an accompanist, take centre stage.
Darbar: Rakesh Chaurasia + Shahid Parvez & Shakir Khan
A once-in-a-lifetime double bill featuring musical royalty from India's most illustrious gharanas
