INDIKA, Milap’s festival of Indian Arts, returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh, expanded lineup of events. The 15 day celebration of Indian music, dance and culture, will take place across the entire Liverpool City venues, including The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, Future Yard, The Everyman and more to be announced soon.
Chiming with our 40 year anniversary, this October, INDIKA festival will return featuring a programme of Indian music and dance, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary to deeply rooted traditional forms, plus yoga, poetry, storytelling and participatory activities for all the family.
INDIKA showcases the best of contemporary Indian Arts and Culture, presenting a bold and varied programme that celebrates India’s diverse cultural traditions. With Diwali falling on 20th October this year, our Diwali celebrations will feature as a centrepiece of this year’s INDIKA.
This year, we continue our mission to connect audiences with the vibrant sounds and compelling stories of India, showcasing its enduring influence on the world stage – right here in Merseyside!
Alok Nayak, Artistic Director of Milap said:
“As Milap turns 40, this year’s INDIKA feels especially meaningful, as a celebration of how far we’ve come and a statement of where we’re headed; it’s a reflection of everything we believe Indian arts can be. It is a space for everyone – whether you’ve grown up with these traditions or you’re discovering them for the first time – to feel inspired, moved, and connected.
I’m excited that we’re welcoming back some incredible artists loved by audiences over the years, who’ve shaped our story, while also showcasing bold, boundary-pushing work that’s shaping the future of Indian music and dance.
For me, INDIKA is where tradition meets imagination – and every performance is designed to leave a lasting impression on you. I hope you’ll join us this October for a festival of experiences that are rich in spirit, depth and meaning!”
Milap and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall have already announced a selection of events:
Flute J.A. Jayanth & Debasmita Bhattacharya with Kousic Sen & Bangalore Prakash
Friday 17 October
Philharmonic Music Room
£13 / £11
Rohan Roy Collective
Friday 24 October
Philharmonic Music Room
£13 / £11
A Carnatic Quartet – A Concert for Children and Families
Wednesday 29 October
Philharmonic Music Room
£6
‘Together’ by A Carnatic Quartet
Wednesday 29 October
Philharmonic Music Room
£13 / £11
Keep up to date with more announcements at milap.co.uk/experience/indika-2025.
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