Bhavnagar is gearing up for nine nights of Garba, dandiya, and dhol beats. From big commercial grounds to small Sheri Garba, here’s where to play this Navratri 2026.
Navratri 2026 Dates
Navratri 2026 starts on Sunday, October 11 and goes through Tuesday, October 20, with most events running the full 10 nights.
Top Garba Events This Year
Navyug Navratri
- Venue: Krishna Lawns, Sidsar Road, near Gyanmanjari University, Sidsar Road, Bhavnagar
- Instagram: @navyugnavratri
Navyug leans toward a younger crowd with a modern Garba setup, at the same venue as last year. One of the major public favorites.
Garba at Rangoli
- Venue: Rangoli Park Resort, Vartej, Bhavnagar
- Instagram: @rangoli.dandiya
Known for its lighting and youthful crowd, and for popularizing “couple garba” locally. Another major public favorite.
Rajpath Navratri
- Venue: Not announced yet
- Instagram: @rajpathnavratri
One of the bigger names in the commercial Garba scene. Venue for 2026 hasn’t been announced yet.
Zanzar Navratri 2026
- Venue: 7 Star Sports Club, Ring Road, Bhavnagar
- Instagram: @zanzar_group_navratri_2026
Back again this year, Zanzar is tied to Saptrangi Garba Class. Same venue as last year, so expect a similar setup.
The Iscon Club & Resort (Navratri Days)
- Venue: Iscon Club, Bhavnagar
- Instagram: @isconthefern
Entry is for members. A paid pass will likely be announced closer to the event. Manicured lawns and a controlled crowd, good if you want to skip the ticketed-ground rush.
Elysium Navratri at The Nath Hills
- Venue: Elysium On The Hills at The Nath Hills, Bhadi, Bhavnagar
- Instagram: @elysiumonthehills
Organized here two years ago, and there’s word it might return this year, but nothing official yet.
Other Party Plots Worth Knowing
- The Palm Tree Party Plot (near Top3 Multiplex)
- Shreeji Party Plot (Ring Road)
Tickets and Pricing
Most organizers haven’t released official passes for 2026 yet, but based on past years, expect single-day tickets and season passes to fall somewhere around ₹500 to ₹3,500. Follow each event’s Instagram page for confirmed pricing as bookings open closer to the festival.
Sheri Garba & Traditional Garba
Along with the big events, Sheri Garba happens across various areas of the city, along with traditional mandli garba groups. Both are usually played on dhol.
Learning Garba Before the Season?
If you want to brush up your steps before October, check out our Garba classes 2026 guide.
We’ll keep this page updated as more details come out. Spotted something we missed? Let us know.

Dhiraj Patel is a seasoned writer for Bhavnagar.city, passionately exploring the city’s culture, history, and lifestyle. With a deep understanding of Bhavnagar’s heritage, he crafts engaging, well-researched content that resonates with locals and visitors alike. Dhiraj’s expertise and firsthand experiences ensure his articles are both informative and trustworthy.

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