9 months ago
Abhivyakti-7 Festival Breaks Records with 4.5 Lakh Visitors
The Abhivyakti-7 festival in Ahmedabad had a huge success with over 4.5 lakh visitors.
It featured more than 140 artists from all over India, showcasing dance, theatre, music, visual arts, and a new literature segment.
The festival ran from November 13 to 30 at three different places.
It included many different types of performances like classical and modern dances, various music styles, and art installations.
The next edition will be in November 2026, and some popular shows will travel to other cities before that.
Abhivyakti-7 festival attracted over 4.5 lakh visitors, setting a new record.
The festival featured 140 artists from 45 cities and 16 states, with 80% from outside Gujarat.
It showcased a wide range of artistic expressions including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, and a new literature segment.
The festival was held at three venues: Shreyas Foundation, Gujarat University, and ATIRA.
Next edition is planned for November 2026, with popular productions touring Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhuj beforehand.
- Who
- Organized by UNM Foundation, supported by Torrent Group
- What
- Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, a multi-arts festival
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- When
- November 13 to 30, 2023
- Why
- To make art accessible to all and support artists
Key facts
- Festival Name
- Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project
- Edition
- 7th
- Dates
- November 13 to 30
- Venues
- Shreyas Foundation, Gujarat University, ATIRA
- Total Visitors
- 4.5 lakh
- Artists Supported Since 2018
- 1,000+
- Original Productions Premiered
- 550+
- Applications Received
- 2,656
- Selected Artists
- 140 from 45 cities and 16 states
- Next Edition
- November 2026
Quotes
Sapna Mehta
UNM Foundation Chairperson
“Abhivyakti has become a part of the city’s cultural identity. As we look ahead to Edition-8 in November 2026, our commitment remains to build bridges between artists and audiences.”
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