National Award-winning South Indian playback singer performs Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam hits live. Known for Tu Hi Re, Unnale Unnale & Yenti Yenti. Part of his 8-city USA tour.
Legendary Indipop singer returns to the USA for rare intimate candle-lit concerts. Expect Sunoh, Ek Pal Ka Jeena, and more — no backing tracks, just that iconic raw voice.
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Anuv Jain performs his first-ever NYC show — Baarishein, Husn, Jo Tum Mere Ho, and more. Intimate acoustic experience. VIP meet & greet available.
Pakistani comedian and political satirist Shehzad Ghias Shaikh brings his sharp wit and cultural commentary to NYC. Known for blending politics, identity, and humor in a uniquely Pakistani voice.
An interactive Arab-American comedy improv show — expect hilarious scenes, audience participation, and sharp cultural humour rooted in the Arab-American experience.
New York's biggest Vaisakhi celebration — an Indian street fair with food, music, dance, and cultural festivities marking the harvest festival. Fun for the whole family.
A vibrant South & Southeast Asian night market — food stalls, cultural vendors, live performances, and a lively community atmosphere inspired by the beloved night markets of Asia.
A series of Arabic singing workshops across four weeks — open to all levels. Learn Arabic vocal techniques, maqam scales, and traditional songs in an intimate group setting.
Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and The Saami Brothers perform traditional Khayal and Qawwali — a rare single-sitting performance rooted in the 800-year-old Delhi Gharana tradition. A once-in-a-generation experience.
Global Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh brings his AURA World Tour to MSG for two massive back-to-back nights. One of the biggest South Asian concerts ever held in NYC.
A vibrant Eid shopping festival with South Asian and Middle Eastern vendors — fashion, jewellery, food, henna, and more. A community celebration of Eid for the whole family.
A cosy Chaand Raat open mic night at The Chai Spot — performances, poetry, music, and chai. Celebrate the eve of Eid with the community in an intimate creative setting.
A soulful Sufi evening with Majid Ali — live qawwali, sufi kalam, and devotional music in an intimate mehfil setting. Perfect for those who love spiritual and classical Pakistani music.
A halal food and culture festival on Steinway Street in Astoria — one of NYC's most diverse corridors. Expect halal food vendors, live performances, community stalls, and a celebration of Muslim culture.
A full band live performance — Mehfil-e-Ranabi featuring Minaxi. An evening of soulful South Asian music blending classical and contemporary sounds.
A multicultural celebration connecting cultures along the historic Silk Road — Central Asian, South Asian, Arab, and Persian music, dance, food, and arts all under one roof.
The acclaimed Lahore Literary Festival comes to New York — a celebration of South Asian literature, ideas, poetry, and culture. Featuring authors, poets, thinkers, and artists from Pakistan and the diaspora.
26th edition of North America's oldest Indian film festival. 50+ films in 15 languages, world premieres, red carpet galas, industry panels & award ceremony. Opening night: BAFTA-winning film Boong.
A family-friendly Eid celebration with vendor market, cultural activities, live entertainment, and community gathering to mark the season opening at the Arab American National Museum.
Mazzika Orchestra pays tribute to the iconic legends of Arabic music — a stunning orchestral celebration of the golden age of Arabic song featuring beloved classic compositions.
Continuing Arabic singing workshop series — June sessions. Open to all levels. Learn Arabic vocal techniques, maqam scales, and traditional songs in a welcoming group environment.
World's largest Indian parade outside India. 100,000+ attendees, 50+ floats, live dance performances, 45 food booths, celebrity guests. Free to watch. Evening gala at Cipriani Wall Street.
Full-day Pakistani Independence Day celebration along Manhattan's Madison Avenue. Cultural performances, music, food, and community festivities. Free to attend.
Massive street fair on Coney Island Avenue featuring Pakistani food, music, cultural performances, and community vendors. One of Brooklyn's biggest South Asian summer events.
One of North America's biggest Diwali celebrations. Live classical dances, Bollywood fusion shows, a vibrant Diwali Bazaar with crafts and food, rangoli making, diya painting, and Times Square lit up in Indian flag colors.
NYC's first Arab & Arab American arts festival celebrating song, dance, fashion, performance, ideas, and cuisine. Multi-venue programming with satellite programs overseas. 2027 dates coming.
Weekly Bollywood/Bhangra dance nights across Manhattan venues, plus regular Desi cruise parties on the Hudson River. Check Eventbrite or Sulekha for the latest dates and venues.
8th annual free Indian arts festival — classical & folk dance performances, youth competitions in chess, art, dance & music, Indian street food from all regions, ethnic wear bazaar, and kids zone. One of Houston's biggest Indian cultural events.
Pakistani pop star and actor Farhan Saeed performs live in Houston. Known for hit songs and his role in Tere Bin, this is an intimate evening of Pakistani music and entertainment.
Legendary Indipop icon Lucky Ali performs in Houston as part of his intimate Journey Through the Decades Tour. Expect Sunoh, Ek Pal Ka Jeena, and timeless favorites — no backing tracks, pure raw voice.
Pakistani pop sensation Asim Azhar brings his massive world tour to Houston. Known for soulful Hindi and Urdu songs, this is one of the most anticipated South Asian concerts of 2026 in Texas.
A powerful Qawwali evening with Imran Aziz Mian — one of Pakistan's finest Qawwali performers carrying forward the rich Sufi devotional tradition with electrifying live energy.
Legendary Bollywood voice artist Sudesh Bhosle — famous for his Amitabh Bachchan recreations — performs a nostalgic evening of classic Hindi film songs alongside Anuradha Juju.
Acclaimed playback singer Javed Ali performs his greatest hits live — Kun Faya Kun, Tum Tak, Ek tha Tiger and more. A soulful evening of Sufi-tinged Bollywood music.
Multi-talented Pakistani superstar Ali Zafar — singer, actor, poet — brings his electrifying live show to Houston. Expect chart-toppers, energy, and a night the Desi community will talk about for months.
The queen of Bollywood melody Shreya Ghoshal performs live in Houston — a stunning evening of iconic film songs spanning two decades. One of the biggest Indian concerts of 2026 in Texas.
Houston's biggest free Diwali festival — Bollywood concert, classical & folk dances, fashion show, henna, rangoli, Indian street food vendors, fireworks finale. One of the largest Diwali events in the USA.
Houston's beloved annual Eid Festival — community vendors, food stalls, cultural performances, halal food trucks, and a vibrant celebration of Muslim culture. Draws thousands from the Houston Arab and South Asian community.
Free annual Eid celebration at Asia Society Texas — halal food trucks, Pakistani truck art display, Afghan dance, National Arab Orchestra, Nasheed performances, and crafts. A truly multicultural Muslim celebration.
Annual Chaand Raat Mela and Eid celebrations organized by the Pakistan Association of Greater Houston — music, food, cultural stalls, and community gatherings marking Eid.
Annual Indian Film Festival celebrating cinematic voices of India and the diaspora — feature films, documentaries, shorts, Q&As, red carpet reception with live music. 2026 edition was Feb 27–28.
One of the biggest Holi festivals in the USA — 15,000+ attendees, live Bollywood concert, Indian folk dance performances, all-day color throws, food trucks, kids rides. 2026 edition featured UK artist Arjun.
Regular Bollywood nights, Desi parties, and South Asian community events happening across Houston every weekend. Check Sulekha and Eventbrite for the latest listings.