Liverpool’s Indian festival returns for celebration of music, dance & culture

A 15-day celebration of Indian music, dance and culture, will take place across Merseyside this October, bringing the best of Indian arts to a wide audience.


The biennial INDIKA festival will feature a programme of Indian music and dance, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary to deeply rooted traditional forms, plus yoga, poetry, storytelling and participatory activities for all the family.

Events will take place across iconic Liverpool City Region venues, including The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, Future Yard, The Storybarn and more to be announced.

INDIKA showcases the best of contemporary Indian Arts and Culture, presenting a bold and varied programme that celebrates India’s diverse cultural traditions.

Sarathy Korwar – INDIKA 2025 Artist

With Diwali falling on October 20, Milap’s Diwali celebrations will feature as a centrepiece of this year’s INDIKA.

Audiences won’t just watch and listen to performances – they’ll feel them.

With music, dance, food and storytelling from across India, INDIKA offers a multi-sensory experience that brings people together through culture and leaves audiences moved.


Milap continues its work to connect audiences with the vibrant sounds and compelling stories of India, showcasing its enduring influence on the world stage – right here on Merseyside!

Milap is the UK’s leading organisation for Indian Arts & Culture.

Based in Liverpool and working both nationally and internationally, Milap produces performances, education programmes, and artist development opportunities that connect communities through Indian Arts & Culture.


Learn more and find tickets here.

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