Mandalam Garba
About the Event
Mandalam Garba 2026 is an eleven-night Navratri celebration in Ahmedabad — a Pre-Navratri night on 10 October, then nine nights of Navratri and a closing night, from 11 to 20 October. Every night runs 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. WHAT TO EXPECT - Eleven full nights of live garba, 9 PM to 5 AM - A Pre-Navratri opening night on 10 October - Two passes: with food (Rs 999) or entry only (Rs 799) - Book any single night, or as many nights as you like ENTRY BY FACE, NOT BY TICKET Mandalam runs its gate on FacePass. Book online, enrol your face once, and walk in — no printout, no screenshot, no queue while someone hunts for a booking. Your face is your golden ticket. Each night is sold separately, and weekend nights go first.
- Organised by : Mandalam
Refund & Cancellation Policy
- No Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances.
- No Cancellations: Once booked, a ticket cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or transferred to another night.
- Change of Plans: No refund will be given for change of plans, personal reasons, late arrival, or failure to attend.
- Event Cancellation by Organiser: In the unlikely event that the organiser cancels the event, ticket holders will receive a full refund.
Quick answer
Mandalam Garba 2026 is an eleven-night Navratri garba event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, running from 10 to 20 October 2026 with each night from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. It opens with a Pre-Navratri night on 10 October, followed by Day 1 to Day 10. Two passes are sold per night: Rs 999 including food and Rs 799 for entry only. Entry uses face recognition rather than a printed ticket or QR code — guests book online, enrol their face once, and are admitted at the gate by looking at a camera. Nights are sold individually and the venue is announced closer to the date.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mandalam Garba 2026?
Mandalam Garba runs for eleven nights in Ahmedabad — a Pre-Navratri night on 10 October 2026, then Day 1 to Day 10 from 11 to 20 October. Every night runs from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
What time does each night start and end?
Doors open at 9:00 PM and the garba continues until 5:00 AM, every night of the event.
What is the difference between the two passes?
The with-food pass at Rs 999 includes food on the night. The without-food pass at Rs 799 is entry only. Both give the same access to the garba.
Can I book more than one night?
Yes. Each night is booked separately, so you can pick one night or as many as you like. You choose the night while booking.
How do I enter — do I need a printed ticket or QR code?
No printout and no QR code. Entry is by face recognition: you enrol your face once after booking, then look at the camera at the gate.
What if I book passes for family or friends?
Every extra pass comes with a share link you send to the person using it. They enrol their own face, so each guest enters as themselves.
Is my face data safe?
Yes. Face data is used only to admit you at this event. It is never shown publicly, never sold, and can be deleted from your profile at any time.
Where is Mandalam Garba held?
Mandalam Garba is held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The exact venue is announced closer to the date, and everyone who has booked is informed first.
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