Hit the summer high with plays, music, and festivals this weekend in Ahmedabad

Soak in the summer vibes this weekend with a vibrant lineup of short films, theatre, live music, and cultural festivals across Ahmedabad—plus hands-on workshops and a special concert to look forward to in July. Check the event list for this weekend:

Event: Concert: Jigardan Gadhvi

Jigardan Gadhavi AKA Jigrra, will be performing a concert in Ahmedabad on May 25, 2025 at Karnavati Club. Tickets for ‘JIGRRA WAVES - AHMEDABAD’ are live!

When: May 25 (7.30 pm)

Where: Karnavati Club, SG Highway

Upcoming concert: Kumar Sanu

Kedarnath Bhattacharya, professionally known as Kumar Sanu, is a leading Indian playback singer who is set for a concert in Ahmedabad in July 2025. The tickets are live!

When: July 12 (7 pm)

Where: The Forum - Celebration & Convention, CLUB O7, Shela

Event: Gujarati play: Welcome Zindagi 

Saumya Joshi’s yet another popular play ‘Welcome Zindagi’ is back in A-town this weekend. 

Writer & director: Saumya Joshi

Cast: Jigna Vyas, Abhinay Banker & Saumya Joshi

Set design: Saumya Joshi & Kabir Thakore

Light & music design: Saumya Joshi

When: May 25 (9.30 pm)

Where: Thakorbhai Desai Hall, opp Law Garden

Tickets: Registration with charges

Event: Hindi play: Montu Master

Montu Master is a humorous and heartfelt tale of a man chasing the skies—and something far deeper. Blending gentle comedy with poignant reflection, Montu Master invites us on a journey—not just across skies, but through memory, longing, and the invisible threads that connect us all.

When: May 25 (9 pm)

Where: Prayogshala, 17, Suhasnagar Society, Ashram Road

Event: Music: Ghazals By The Tree

Have you ever thought of a soothing starry night in nature’s lap, coupled with melodious ghazals? Ahmedabad has to offer it all. ‘Ghazals by the Tree’ is an intimate evening of Sufi and Ghazals. Join Shraddha and her ensemble at Table By The Tree, Natarani for a soulful, acoustic celebration of poetry, melody, and timeless tunes. Curated as part of the TakeOff series, this edition brings the elegance of Sufi and Ghazals in an unplugged, immersive setting.

When: May 25 (8 pm)

Where: Cafe Natarani, Darpana Academy, Ashram Road, Usmanpura

Event: Film showcase: Rabindranath Tagore by Satyajit Ray

Arthshila Ahmedabad’s Film Showcase this week features Rabindranath Tagore’. It is an Indian documentary film written and directed by Satyajit Ray about the life and works of noted Bengali author Rabindranath Tagore. 

When: May 23 (5.30 pm) | May 24 & 25 (11.30 am)

Where: Arthshila Ahmedabad, 2G, opp AMA, Ambawadi 

Running time: 54 mins

Event: Short Film Adda

An evening of short films that will leave you inspired. The curtains are open!

There will be screening of three short films:

• Over A Cup of Chai

• The Flyman

• Giddh (The Scavenger)

When: May 23 (8 pm onwards)

Where: Kanoria Centre for Arts, KL Campus, opp Gujarat University

Workshops:

Event: Fashion workshop: Anubhav 7.0

Kalasmruti X Jainil Joshi are hosting a three-day workshop:

Grooming workshop 

Makeup & styling services 

Polaroid photoshoot 

Fashion experimentation 

Ramp walk training 

Fashion film 

Personalised reels 

Collaborations with brands 

Indoor & outdoor photoshoots 

Feature on brands pages 

The grand show

When: May 23-25 (4 pm onwards)

Where: Kalasmruti, GSTV campus, behind Iskcon temple, Bodakdev

Tickets: Registration with charges

Event: Kids' workshop: Jamboree

Jamboree is a vibrant, fun-filled creative fest designed to ignite the imagination and talents of children and young minds through a joyful blend of Art, Craft, Play, and Performance. It’s a celebration where creativity meets curiosity, and every participant gets a chance to explore, express, and evolve.

It will include art, craft, games, and theatre performances workshops for children.

When: May 23-June 1 (5.30 pm onwards)

Where: Theatre & Media Centre, Chenpur Road, Near Kodiar Temple, New Ranip

Tickets: Registration with charges