An Indian Summer Festival

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An Indian Summer Festival

We’re taking over Curve theatre & Leicester’s Orton Square for an entire day filled with music, dance, workshops, culture, and food in this Indian Summer Festival community day!

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Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE11 1SB
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An Indian Summer Festival

Whether you just want to grab a drink from the outdoor bar and enjoy the summer vibe, or get involved and take part, there's something for everyone.

​What's on?

Free Activities for Adults & Children
Inside Curve Theatre- Cafe & Mezzanine Floor
12pm-6pm

Free henna design | 12pm - 6pm | Green Room Café. (This activity is very popular, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.)

Saree Demonstration | 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm | South Mezzanine

Saree Expert Bhawna Bhawsar invites you to come and learn more about the history of the saree and how to wear it.

Saree Dress Up |12pm,1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm | South Mezzanine

Have a go at wearing a saree helped by expert Bhawna Bhawsar.

Sensory Storytelling | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. 4pm and 5pm | Central Mezzanine

Get immersed in stories exploring smells and others senses in this sensory storytelling workshop led by Chandni Mistry

Art and crafts | 12 noon - 6pm | Central Mezzanine

Led by Sym Mystry, using upcycled and recycled materials.

Outdoors on Orton Square & Main Stage
12pm - 8pm
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Outdoor Bar

Delicious food from Kayal, Herb and Desi Street Food.

Free Performances:

12pm and throughout the day - DJ Ninja Bob & Host Shruti Chauhan

1pm - Enter Edem - Giant Peacocks

1.30pm - Nupur Arts Young Company - Classical Indian Dance

2:30pm - Dhol Players and Band Baja - Music Walkabout

3pm - Nupur Arts - Holi Celebration Dance

3:30pm - Enter Edem - Giant Peacocks

4pm - Dhol Players and Band Baja - Music Walkabout

4:30pm - Zfit - Interactive Bollywood Dance

5pm - Dhol Players and Band Baja - Music Walkabout

5:30pm - Enter Edem - Giant Peacocks and Chitra - Classical Kuchipudi Dance

6pm - Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band - Music Walkabout

6:30pm - String Beats

7pm - Zfit - Interactive Bollywood Dance

7:30pm - Chitra - Classical Kuchipudi Dance