Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Water Festival Returns to Adalaj Ni Vav for 16th Edition
A special music and dance festival called the Water Festival is happening for the 16th time.
It will be held at a beautiful old monument called Adalaj Ni Vav in Gandhinagar on November 23.
Many talented musicians will play different kinds of music, like tabla, violin, and keyboard.
There will also be a special dance performance from Kerala called Kathakali.
The festival is free to attend, but you need to sign up beforehand.
It's a way to celebrate India's amazing old buildings and enjoy great performances.
The 16th Water Festival will take place at Adalaj Ni Vav in Gandhinagar on November 23.
The festival is sponsored by Gujarat Tourism and co-sponsored by the Adani Group.
Performances will include Ustad Fazal Qureshi on tabla, Ambi Subramaniam on violin, and Stephen Devassy on keyboard, among others.
For the first time, the festival will feature a special performance by the Kathakali School from Kerala.
Entry to the festival is free, but prior registration is required.
- Who
- Global artistes including Ustad Fazal Qureshi, Ambi Subramaniam, Stephen Devassy, Mir Mukhtiyar Ali, Giridhar Udupa, Arun Kumar, Navin Sharma, Prithvi Samuel, Ilyas Khan, and the Kathakali School from Kerala, hosted by Suchitra Pillai.
- What
- The 16th edition of the Water Festival, featuring folk and classical music and a Kathakali dance performance.
- When
- November 23
- Where
- Adalaj Ni Vav, Gandhinagar
- Why
- To showcase India's architectural heritage and offer a spectacular evening of music and dance.
- Event
- Water Festival
- Edition
- 16th
- Date
- November 23
- Location
- Adalaj Ni Vav, Gandhinagar
- Sponsors
- Gujarat Tourism, Adani Group
- Entry
- Free with prior registration