8 Hours Mandli Garba 2026, Ahmedabad: tickets, timings & entry

8 Hours Mandli Garba 2026 is a non-stop mandli garba night in Ahmedabad — eight full hours of live traditional garba. Entry is powered by FacePass, so you get in with your face, not a QR code. Here is how to book and what to expect.

8 Hours Mandli Garba dates & timings

The event runs during Navratri 2026 in Ahmedabad, starting 11 October 2026 from 8pm. As the name says, it is an eight-hour non-stop mandli garba — the live mandli keeps playing well into the early hours.

8 Hours Mandli Garba ticket price

Early-bird passes start at ₹999, with prices rising as tiers sell out. See live ticket prices and book 8 Hours Mandli Garba here →

What is mandli garba?

Mandli garba is traditional garba played live by a mandli (a live band and singers), as opposed to a DJ or recorded track. It is the authentic, high-energy Gujarati garba experience — and eight non-stop hours of it is a serious night out for real garba lovers.

Face entry — no QR, no queue

8 Hours Mandli Garba uses face-recognition entry. Book your pass, do a one-time face scan in the FacePass app or on the web, and on the night just walk up to the gate camera. You are recognised in under a second — no QR code, no screenshot, no printout.

Gender-wise entry

The event has separate entry lanes for men and women. Your gender is set when you book, so you head straight to the right lane on arrival.

Tips for the night

• Do your face scan in advance — at home, in good light, not at the gate.
• Come early to beat the 8–9pm entry rush.
• Book the early-bird tier while it lasts — it is the best price.

Book 8 Hours Mandli Garba 2026

Book your 8 Hours Mandli Garba pass on FacePass →