Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts celebrates its milestone 25th edition from Nov 20 to 29 with a vibrant mix of music, dance, theatre, comedy and cultural experiences.
Headlining the festival is Bollywood music duo Sachin-Jigar, making their Singapore debut. Other highlights include Malayalam singer-songwriter Job Kurian, stand-up comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath and Aakash Odedra Company’s acclaimed contemporary dance production Songs of the Bulbul.
Singapore talent takes centre stage with comedian Rishi Budhrani and K.P. Sandhu’s interactive dramedy Bedok to Bollywood, HuM Theatre’s Rafta Rafta, Brahmastra Ensemble’s 10th anniversary concert and Grace Kalaiselvi’s family-friendly Paati’s Spice Kitchen.
The festival also features Ether to Earth, a musical exploration of the five elements, alongside contemporary Tamil cabaret, Bharatanatyam productions and South Asian electronic music.
Workshops, masterclasses and free performances will complement the ticketed shows, celebrating Indian artistic traditions while embracing fresh creative expressions and emerging Singapore talent.
