Festival archive

Step back in time and rediscover the festival through the moments and stories that made it truly special.

2025

In 2025, we proudly marked our 20th anniversary, with a festival dedicated to the cherished memory of Bhai Gurmit Singh Ji Virdee, whose inspiration remains our heartbeat.

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2024

The 19th Darbar Festival, held in October 2024 at London’s Barbican Centre, celebrated the richness of Indian classical music with electrifying performances by legends and rising stars alike.

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2023

The 18th Darbar Festival at London’s Barbican Centre, standout performances included the emotive Alam Khan, Ranjani & Gayatri Sisters, and Anupama Bhagwat.

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2022

The 17th Darbar Festival ran from 13–16 October 2022 at London’s Barbican Centre, marking a jubilant return to live gatherings post-pandemic.

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2021

The 2021 Darbar Festival, held from 16 to 24 October at London’s Barbican Centre, celebrated a return to live performances with a world-class lineup of Indian classical musicians.

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2020

In the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, our 15th anniversary edition of the Darbar festival transitioned to a digital-only format for the first time.

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2019

The Darbar Festival 2019 took place from October 5 to November 26 2019, transforming major London venues like the Barbican Centre into hubs for Indian classical arts.

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2018

In 2018, we curated one of our most ambitious Darbar Festivals; across October and November, the season was a masterclass in musical depth and physical grace.

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2017

The 2017 festival was defined by the UK debut of world-class talents, solidifying our reputation for curation that spans both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions.

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2016

In 2016, we returned to London’s Southbank Centre for a landmark edition of the Darbar Festival, featuring a line-up that bridged the diverse traditions of Hindustani and Carnatic music.

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2015

From 17th to 20th September 2015, we celebrated a monumental milestone as the Darbar Festival marked its 10th anniversary at the Southbank Centre.

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2014

The 2014 festival was the first time the festival was fully integrated into the Southbank Centre’s prestigious classical music season.

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2013

In 2013, we welcomed both masters of the tradition and visionary new voices. The festival featured a series of revelatory performances.

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