Ashavari Performing Arts

Ashavari Performing Arts Ashavari Performing Arts is a 501(c) (3) non-profit founded by Indian Classical Music lover living in the San Francisco Silicon Valley in CA USA.

04/10/2026

As you may know, seating at the Ashavari Music Festival is assigned (not open seating) to ensure the best experience. Book early to secure the best seats.
10% Early bird discount: Until April 21
On line pre-sale price ends: May 29
At gate price : $10 more for all levels.

04/01/2026

Ashavari Music Festival 2026 is now open for ticketing! 🎶

Relive the magic through glimpses of past festivals — and get ready for another unforgettable celebration of Indian classical music. This year promises the same depth, diversity, and soul-stirring artistry by some of the finest maestros.

🎟️ Book early and enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount (valid until April 21)
Secure your seats and be part of an extraordinary musical journey.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our beloved Guru and Artistic Director, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri — a true living lege...
03/30/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our beloved Guru and Artistic Director, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri — a true living legend of the tabla whose artistry, wisdom, and unwavering dedication continue to inspire generations across the world.

At Ashavari Performing Arts, we are deeply honored to be guided by his vision. His music is not just a tradition—it is a living, breathing force that shapes our journey and our community.

As we celebrate this special day, we are also excited to share that tickets for the upcoming Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will be opening in just a couple of days - April 1. Ashavari Music Festival festival is a tribute to the very spirit that Panditji embodies—excellence, depth, and timeless artistry.

Join us in wishing Panditji a very happy birthday 🙏
May his music continue to resonate and uplift for many years to come.

Tickets for the Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will open on April 1. An early‑bird discount of 10% will be available until...
03/29/2026

Tickets for the Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will open on April 1. An early‑bird discount of 10% will be available until midnight on April 21. Please visit the Ashavari website on April 1 to book your seats. As in past years, the 2026 festival promises a rich and diverse lineup of performances that are sure to delight every music lovers.

Ashavari Website: https://www.ashavariperformingarts.org

03/24/2026

We have received numerous inquiries about Ashavari Music Festival 2026 tickets. It will open on April 1, 2026. An early bird discount of 10% will be available for the first few days. Website will be updated with all the pertinent details - ticket price and the schedule, shortly. Thank you!

Two Ashavari Community Outreach events are coming your way—today in Sacramento and soon in Fremont! We warmly invite you...
03/21/2026

Two Ashavari Community Outreach events are coming your way—today in Sacramento and soon in Fremont! We warmly invite you to join us and support these special initiatives in support of Ashavari Music Festival.

Also, the ticketing for Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will be opening shortly. Please keep an eye on our website or the social media announcement.

Like past years, Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will also have a wide variety of performances over two full days . Tickets...
02/19/2026

Like past years, Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will also have a wide variety of performances over two full days . Tickets will be available in a couple weeks. Please keep an eye on the email newsletter and social media posts.

1) Classical Violin - Pt. L Shankar
2) Sitar and Cello Jugalbandi - Pt. Shubhendra Rao and Vid. Saskia De Hass
3) Classical vocal - Pt. Gautam Kale accompanied by Shri Ashis Sengupta on Tabla and Shri Sarang Sudhanshu Kulkarni on Harmonium
4) Bharathnatyam - Vid. Shriya Srinivasan along with Sindhu Natarajan (Vocal), Sujatha Srinivasan (Nattuvangam), Vikram Ragukuma (Violin), Sowmiya Narayanan (Ghatam) and Aditya Iswara (Mridangam)
5) Semi-classical : Vid. Piu Mukherjee
6) Tabla and Srikhol jugalbandi : Pt. Madhu Barman and Gopal Barman
7) Classical vocal - to be announced shortly.

12/04/2025

We are pleased to announce artists for two of the segments of Ashavari Music Festival 2026.
1) Dhrupad recital by the famed Gundecha family: Pt. Umakant Gundecha, Pt. Akhilesh Gundecha, Shri Anant Gundecha, Vid. Shraddha Gundecha and Vid. Maryada Gundecha.

2) Sitar and Cello Jugalbandi - Pt. Shubendra Rao (Sitar) and Vid. Saskia de Hass (Cello)

More artists will be confirmed soon.

Ashavari Music Festival 2026 will take place on May 30-31, 2026 in Carrington Hall, Redwood City, California.
Please stay tuned for further announcement in the coming weeks.
Thank you!

Highlights from Ashavari Music Festival 2026 Kickoff:  Ashavari Performing Arts' Artistic Director, Pandit Swapan Chaudh...
08/25/2025

Highlights from Ashavari Music Festival 2026 Kickoff: Ashavari Performing Arts' Artistic Director, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri ji, met with the team to officially launch the planning for our next festival, scheduled for May 30–31, 2026. He thoughtfully addressed questions, shared insights, and offered comments on the team’s suggestions and feedback. Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.

Stars are here! Join us for the grand finale today
06/01/2025

Stars are here! Join us for the grand finale today

Today is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The day opens with a Tabla ensemble, followed by a Hindustani vocal reci...
06/01/2025

Today is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The day opens with a Tabla ensemble, followed by a Hindustani vocal recital by Vidushi Rachna Bodas. The grand finale will be a historic moment: a rare stage appearance by two towering figures of Indian classical music—Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Tabla legend Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. They have not performed together in many years, making tonight's performance all the more special. Few Tickets are available . Online booking closes at 1 PM PST. Tickets will be available onsite if available. For tickets and info: https://www.ashavariperformingarts.org/

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1201 Brewster Ave
Redwood City, CA
94062

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