Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Navratri Garba Adds Luxury Packages as Ticket Costs Rise
Navratri is a festival when many people dance Garba for nine nights.
This year, some events are offering fancy extras like private helpers, special seats and meals.
These events can cost much more than ordinary Garba nights.
Organisers say putting on the events costs more because performers and equipment are more expensive and there are fewer sponsors.
Some people are happy to pay for smaller crowds and extra comfort.
Other events are keeping prices lower so more people can join.
The Gujarat government’s festival is charging a small ticket fee for the Garba area, but its kids and entertainment zone is free.
The article says many venues have already filled their registrations.
Garba events in Ahmedabad and Vadodara now offer premium services including VIP seating, butlers, meals, reserved parking and expedited entry.
Ticket prices vary widely, from affordable passes starting at Rs 499 to a Rs 1.21 lakh VIP table for 10.
Organisers cite higher artist fees, inflation, rising venue and production costs, and fewer sponsors for price increases.
Gujarat’s government-organised Vibrant Navratri Festival introduced a Rs 100 token ticket for its Garba area, while keeping its kids and entertainment zone free.
Organisers say demand remains strong, with registrations full at venues, while some events continue to offer lower-cost options.
- Who
- Garba organisers, performers and attendees in Ahmedabad and Vadodara, including the Gujarat government-organised Vibrant Navratri Festival.
- What
- Navratri Garba events are offering a wider range of prices and services, from affordable passes to luxury packages.
- When
- For Navratri beginning October 11; the year is not stated in the article.
- Where
- Ahmedabad and Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Why
- Organisers cite higher artist fees, inflation, rising venue and event-production costs, and a shortage of sponsors.
Luxury and premium events
Affordable and accessible events
What attendees are paying for
Luxury and premium events
Supporters of premium events say they offer comfort, exclusivity, smaller crowds and personalised services, such as butlers, reserved seating and expedited entry.
Affordable and accessible events
Affordable-event organisers say Garba should remain accessible to people who do not want financial pressure during Navratri, and offer lower-cost passes with fewer extras.
Price increases
Luxury and premium events
Organisers of higher-priced events say increased artist fees, inflation, fewer sponsors and rising production costs have pushed prices up.
Affordable and accessible events
Some organisers say they have kept prices unchanged or raised them only slightly, while continuing to provide options for the general public.
- Navratri start
- October 11; no year is specified in the article.
- Luxury table
- A VIP table for 10 at Kanku Pagla Garba costs Rs 1.21 lakh.
- Affordable pass
- Vadodara Navratri Festival lists season player passes starting at Rs 499 for women.
- Government festival ticket
- The Garba area at the Gujarat government-organised Vibrant Navratri Festival has a Rs 100 token ticket; the kids and entertainment zone is free.
- Reported price increases
- An organiser said prices were up 33% to 50% at most major public Garba venues.
- Ahmedabad dome event
- Organisers claim its 900,000-square-foot air-conditioned dome can host 17,500 guests daily; tickets start at Rs 999.
- Artist fee increases
- Rajpath Club’s entertainment chairman said artists were demanding 35% to 50% more than usual.