Mandala Makers Festival

Mandala Performing Arts is proud to announce the 7th annual Mandala Makers Festival, a three-day celebration that provides a platform for emerging South Asian performing artists. The festival will take place September 5–7, 2025, at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, featuring vibrant South Asian Folk, Bollywood, Classical, EDM, and contemporary music and dance. 

This year’s Mandala Makers Festival continues Mandala Performing Arts’ commitment to fostering innovation, cultural expression, and community within the South Asian arts diaspora. The 2025 lineup invites audiences to experience tradition and transformation through performances by Atish Mehta, Ochin Pakhi, Rini, Aikyam, Jamrok Tabla, Saqib Malik, Svanik Tandon, Jimmy Singh, Anindita Anaam x Shreevidya Vijayan, Desi x Street Project, and more. 

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Contemporary Dance & Music Performances
8:30 PM: South Asian-Inspired EDM Dance Party (Ticketed)

Saturday, September 6
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Folk Dance & Music Performances
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Bollywood Dance Performances
8:30 PM: Bollywood Dance Party (Ticketed)

Sunday, September 7
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Classical Dance & Music Performances

TICKET & RSVP INFORMATION
All live music and dance performances are free and open to the public. While tickets are not required for these events, guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance to help organizers ensure a welcoming and well-prepared experience for all.

Tickets are required for the EDM and Bollywood Dance Parties, taking place on the evenings of September 5 and 6. Pricing and ticket details are available at https://www.eventcombo.com/e/mandala-makers-festival-2025-75550 

Mandala Makers Festival invites audiences of all backgrounds to celebrate the rich, evolving traditions of South Asian performing arts and the next generation of artists shaping its future.