Compiled by Madhushree Goswami
Science and art
August 23, Science Gallery Bengaluru, 2 pm–4.30 pm
From the microscopic to the cosmic, Quantum is an interdisciplinary, year-long exhibition that explores the world of quantum physics through art, science and design. Join Disha Kuzhively for an interactive workshop exploring quantum cryptography through games, puzzles, and collaborative activities.
Classical night
August 26, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 7 pm
Enjoy an evening of exquisite Indian classical music and dance at the National Dance & Music Festival 2026. A flute recital by Pt Ronu Majumdar, accompanied by Ustad Akram Khan on tabla, alongside Prahallad Bhakti Bijaya, an Odissi presentation by Tridhara, celebrating India’s rich artistic traditions.
New perspectives
August 27, Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru, 7.30 pm
Experience Re-Garde, a contemporary dance act that explores the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Moving between youth and old age, control and release, performers mirror each other through gesture and poetry, questioning how society shapes our freedom.
Soulful music
August 29, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai, 8 pm
An evening of soulful music with Snehdeep Singh Kalsi as he brings together the rich traditions of ghazal, Sufi, folk and Hindustani classical music. Moving across multiple Indian languages, Kalsi blends evocative melodies, poetry and storytelling to create a vibrant musical experience that celebrates India’s diverse cultural heritage.
Dance drama
August 29–September 4, Kamani
Auditorium, New Delhi, 6.30 pm
Tracing Krishna’s journey from Gokul and Vrindavan to the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra’s annual dance drama Krishna is conceptualised by Sumitra Charat Ram. The production in its 50th year is directed by Padmashri Shobha Deepak Singh and choreographed by Shashidharan Nair, with choreographic support from Raj Kumar Sharma.