Holi Events to Tagore Tributes: Top March Events in Kolkata You Can Attend!

March 2026 events in Kolkata are a glorious blur of colour, culture, and creative energy. From Holi revelries and soulful Rabindra Sangeet to gut-busting stand-up and sustainable pop-ups, the City of Joy turns up the volume this month. Whether you’re a culture vulture or a party animal, there is something here for every kind of Kolkatan.

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Kolkata’s love affair with the performing arts reaches full bloom at this soulful cultural evening presented by Kailash, the organisation founded by Swami Shivananda Giri Maharaj. The evening weaves together dance, theatre, and music in a single, seamless celebration of Bengal’s artistic heritage. Highlights include Tin Kanyar Mudra, a graceful dance presentation by eminent artists Purnima Ghosh, Polly Guha, and Alokananda Ray, alongside a compelling solo theatrical performance of Bhanumati by Pranati Tagore. Baul maestro Parvathy Das Baul rounds off the evening with mystic folk music, making this an unmissable night of devotion and artistic brilliance.

When: March 1 2026

Where: Rabindra Sadan, 71, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 200 onwards

Holi Dreams ft. Tara Sutaria at JW Marriott | Season 6.0

Now in its sixth spectacular season, Holi Dreams has firmly established itself as Kolkata’s most premium festival-of-colours celebration. Set against the lush outdoor lawns of the JW Marriott Kolkata, this sun-soaked daytime extravaganza blends vibrant Holi traditions with world-class luxury hospitality. Bollywood actress and pop sensation Tara Sutaria is set to light up the stage, bringing the full festive energy to what promises to be the most stylish Holi party in the city. Unlimited gourmet food, select beverages, immersive décor, and a chic, electric atmosphere make this a statement celebration for those who play Holi in style.

When: March 4 2026

Where: JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, 4A, JBS Haldane Avenue, Tangra, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 3,499 onwards

India Spirit Weekend

Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre transforms into a two-day celebration of the true Indian spirit this March, and the only prerequisite for entry is a glass of your favourite tipple in hand. India Spirit Weekend is a bold, genre-defying music and lifestyle festival that invites you to lose yourself, whether your soul belongs to Bollywood, rock, techno, pop, or something far more niche. The ethos is simple: forget the rules, follow your instinct, and let the music decide where you end up. With eight hours of programming across each day, expect a rotating lineup of artists, a festive atmosphere, and an adult crowd ready to celebrate nothing less than being unapologetically themselves.

When: March 7–8  2026

Where: Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, Action Area I, Newtown, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 2,999 onwards

Gauhar Jaan

This gripping theatrical production brings to life the extraordinary journey of Gauhar Jaan, born Angelina Yeoward in 1873, later India’s first Gramophone recording star and one of the most celebrated performers of her era. The play traces her path from Benaras to Calcutta, where she trained under legendary maestros and mastered classical forms including Dhrupad, Dhamar, and Kathak, rising to dazzle the royal courts. Her life was one of brilliant duality: unmatched public fame shadowed by private tragedy. Presented in Bengali, this two-hour tribute honours her artistry, her resilience, and the enduring legacy of a woman who was once India’s biggest star but remains lesser known today.

When: March 8 2026

Where: Mahanayak Uttam Manch, 10/1/1 Manohar Pukur Road, Hazra, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 199 onwards

Mukto Koro Bhoy

Presented by Barisha Behala Sangeetik, this enchanting cultural evening is a heartfelt tribute to the timeless music and poetry of Rabindranath Tagore. Mukto Koro Bhoy brings together some of the most celebrated voices in Bengali music for an evening of soulful Rabindra Sangeet and evocative poetry recitations. Performers include Mohan Singh Khadruna, Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, Srikanta Acharya, and Agnibha Bandopadhyay, with poetry recited by Bratati Bandopadhyay and the evening hosted by Mounita Chattopadhyay. It is a three-hour celebration of melody, verse, and emotion that speaks directly to the Bengali soul.

When: March 8, 2026, 4:00 PM

Where: Nazrul Mancha, near Rabindra Sarobar, Southern Avenue, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 300 onwards

Rudra Yogini

Rudra Yogini is a music performance presented at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), the city’s leading multidisciplinary arts and cultural hub. Part of KCC’s ongoing programme of events that celebrates Indian classical and contemporary music, this performance draws on the powerful, feminine spiritual energy that the name itself evokes. Witness an iconic Rudra Veena- Baul music collaboration recreating the Charyapadas with legends, Bahauddin Dagar and Parvathy Baul, performing together. For those who enjoy performances that sit at the intersection of sacred music and contemporary expression, Rudra Yogini is a compelling evening in a beautifully appointed venue.

When: March 12 2026

Where: GD Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 499 onwards

Kommune Kolkata Presents: When Art Takes the Tram

Kommune, the acclaimed collective of artists and storytellers co-founded by Roshan Abbas, Gaurav Kapur, and Ankur Tewari, brings its signature brand of creative performance art to one of Kolkata’s most beloved icons: the tram. In a city where the tram is as much a cultural symbol as a mode of transport, this event promises a uniquely immersive artistic experience aboard Kolkata’s historic tram network. As the tram rolls from Esplanade through College Street, past Vivekananda’s home, the echoes of Scottish Church School, Star Theatre, and the pulse of Shyambazar, the open mic event powered by audience performances will move with the city that inspired them. An unmissable event for lovers of art and Kolkata alike.

When: March 29 2026

Where: Esplanade Tram Terminus, 6, Esplanade East, Maidan, Esplanade, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 399 onwards for performance

Cry Daddy ft. Anirban Dasgupta

Kolkata-born, Mumbai-based comedian Anirban Dasgupta returns home with Cry Daddy, his third stand-up special, fresh from its debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and a celebrated run at London’s Soho Theatre. The show is a brilliantly crafted exploration of fatherhood, childhood dreams, and the absurdity of adulthood, structured as a sports-style match between comedian and audience, complete with a live scoreboard, yellow cards, half-time pep talks, and shirt swaps. Dasgupta’s dry wit, understated delivery, and sharp observational humour make every joke feel both personal and universal. If you’ve been following this man’s career, this is his most inventive show to date.

When: March 15 2026

Where: Kala Kunj Auditorium, No. 48, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 499 onwards

Love, Death & Ketchup by Varun Grover

One of India’s sharpest comedic voices, Varun Grover, National Award-winning lyricist, Sacred Games lead writer, and acclaimed stand-up comedian, arrives in Kolkata with his headline solo show Love, Death & Ketchup, which has been touring India, Dubai, Europe, and the UK throughout 2026. The show blends Grover’s signature tragicomic lens with Hindi-English wordplay, biting political satire, and deeply personal storytelling drawn from his Punjabi upbringing and years navigating the contradictions of contemporary India. Expect the kind of humour that lingers long after the lights go up, cerebral, provocative, and thoroughly disarming. For fans of intelligent stand-up, this is an essential evening out.

When: March 15 2026

Where: Kala Mandir Auditorium, 48, Shakespeare Sarani, Theatre Road, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 799 onwards

Sunidhi Chauhan – I Am Home India Tour 2025–26

After twenty-plus years, 22 awards, and over 2,500 recorded songs, Sunidhi Chauhan remains one of Bollywood’s most electrifying live performers, and she is bringing her I Am Home India tour to Kolkata for an evening that promises to be nothing short of monumental. This is not a greatest hits nostalgia trip; it is a live music experience built around bold sound, fierce energy, and a setlist that spans the anthems you grew up with and the songs you forgot you knew by heart. When Sunidhi takes the stage at Aquatica Ground, expect the bass to drop and the crowd to lose itself entirely. Tickets are already on general sale, so act fast.

When: March 14 2026

Where: Aquatica Ground, Newtown, Kolkata

Price: Rs. 2,500 onwards

Baishaakh: A Sustainable Lifestyle & Food Pop-Up

Spring is the season of renewal, and Baishaakh, a joyful, community-driven pop-up, celebrates exactly that spirit. Bringing together 40-plus homegrown sustainable lifestyle and food brands alongside inspiring entrepreneurs, this two-day market at the elegant Villa in Mandevilla Gardens is as much about discovery as it is about shopping. Expect handcrafted products, conscious fashion, artisan food, and the kind of conversations that only happen when a community of like-minded creators gathers in one place. With a twelve-hour window across both days, there is plenty of time to browse, snack, and be inspired by the people building a better, greener Kolkata. Mark your calendar, this one is not to be missed.

When: 21–22 March 2026

Where: Villa, Mandevilla Gardens, Kolkata

Price: Free