Discover the best of Ahmedabad: Upcoming events this weekend

Ahmedabad is buzzing with energy this January, offering an array of exciting events to suit every taste. Whether you’re a connoisseur of classical music, an art enthusiast, a comedy lover, or a fitness fanatic, there’s something special waiting for you. From cultural performances and thought-provoking exhibitions to interactive talks and live comedy shows, the city has it all. Here’s a roundup of events you won’t want to miss, this weekend (January 18, and January 19).

Celebrating Manju Mehta with the Saptak Ensemble

It will be an evening immersed in classical music presented by the Saptak Multi-Instrumental Ensemble, conceptualised and led by Vidushi Manju Mehta.

The second performance will be of vocalist Shadaj Iyer from Saptak school of music.

When: Jan 19 (8.30 pm)

Where: Natarani Amphitheatre, Usmanpura

Film ‘Borderlands’ and interaction with Samarth Mahajan

Borderlands is an intimate exploration of how everyday lives intertwine with personal and political borders in the Indian subcontinent. Through conversations and observations, the characters reveal their efforts to find meaning in a world beyond their control. Divided families meet, love blossoms across borders, traffickers get caught – in this slice of life documentary.

When: Jan 18 (6.30 pm)

Where: Arthshila, 2G, opp AMA, Panjrapol

Vahi Kahani, Phir by Ananya Vaidya

This theatrical experimental play ‘Vahi Kahani, Phir’ is a collection of timeless and forgotten stories of women, blending traditional folklore with modern storytelling.

When: Jan 18 (8 pm)

Where: Rhaen Basera, 647/2, Mumatpura

Exhibition Karuna Abhiyaan – Threads of Tragedy: Scars of Celebration

The ‘Threads of Tragedy’ is to guide visitors beyond the festive cheer of Makar Sankranti and introduce them to the harsh reality of bird suffering.

The people who contributed for the exhibition include Tejas Soni, Parth Parikh, Shravan Kothary, Falguni Shah, Dhruv Shilpi, and Arvindkumar Ramdas.

When: Jan 15 to 24 (11am to 7pm)

Where: Jodhpur Art Gallery AMC, Satellite

Maharajas, Rajas, and Nawabs of Gujarat, a talk by Dr Kenneth X Robbins

A book talk by Dr Kenneth X Robbins, a psychiatrist, collector, archivist, and scholar, has been studying South Asia’s cultural history for over seventy years, with a focus on the Indian princely states. A passionate researcher of Indian history, culture, and art, he has authored 16 books and over 150 articles. 

His notable publications include Maharajas, Nawabs, and Other Princes Beyond Number: From the Robbins Collection of the Indian Princely States (1991) and The Making and Unmaking of the States of Gujarat, 1800–1950 (2021).

When: 18 January, 6 pm to 7.15 pm

Where: L D Institute of Indology, Navrangpura

Abhishek Upmanyu LIVE 2025

It is a 16 years+ comedy show. Seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Each ticket is valid for one person.

When: Jan 17 (8.30 pm)

Where: Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium, 1, Rajpath Rangoli Rd, PRL Colony

Daily Ka Kaam Hai by Aakash Gupta

Stories from his childhood home to his first MNC job after graduation, this show gets more personal, more awkward and even more hilarious. Is show ko dekhne k baad aap samjah jayengey ki Embarassing aur tragic situations Mei fasna Aakash ka daily ka kaam hai.

When: Jan 18, (6 pm, and 9 pm)

Where: HK Hall, Ellisbridge

Ahmedabad East Half Marathon

The Ahmedabad East Half Marathon is going to raise awareness about Heart Attack and Brain Stroke Prevention.

Event Details:

Reporting Time 05:00 am

Flag off timing:

21 KM: 06:00 AM

10 KM: 6:15 AM

5 KM : 07:00 AM

When: Jan 19 (5 am)

Where: Khodaldham ground, Nikol

Little Visionaries by Studio 74

As the name suggests, the event will see an exhibition of paintings by young kids, showcasing their incredible creativity and talent.

When: Jan 18, 19 (4 pm to 8pm)

Where: Amdavad Ni Gufa, opp Gujarat University