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Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi Music Festival

Friday 29th May 2026

Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi Music Festival

Join us for an evening of exceptional Indian classical music, celebrating the legacy of the legendary vocalist Bhimsen Joshi, recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. The concert will feature Dr Vijay Rajput, a direct disciple of Pt Bhimsen Joshi, presenting a rich vocal recital in the Hindustani classical tradition.

Classic Café: Akash Parekar (sitar) and Janan Sathiendran (tabla)

Sunday 7th June 2026

Classic Café: Akash Parekar (sitar) and Janan Sathiendran (tabla)

Akash Parekar and Janan Sathiendran are two standout emerging artists on the UK’s Indian classical music scene. Together, they bring a fresh, dynamic energy to Indian classical performance.

Masala Festival – Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light by Gaurav Bhatti

Monday 13th July 2026

Masala Festival – Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light by Gaurav Bhatti

GemArts Masala Festival 10th Anniversary launches with a stunning new dance production by internationally acclaimed Kathak artist, Gaurav Bhatti – Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light. 

Masala Festival – Playback / Rewind: South Asian Sound & Memory

Tuesday 14th July 2026

Masala Festival – Playback / Rewind: South Asian Sound & Memory

This exhibition brings together a new body of work by artist Jimmy Turrell, developed through research into Bollywood vinyl, printed ephemera, and the lived histories of South Asian communities in Gateshead. This exhibition runs from 4th July – 10th October.

Masala Festival – Through the Lens: Photographs by Anna Miller

Tuesday 14th July 2026

Masala Festival – Through the Lens: Photographs by Anna Miller

Celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments with this special photography exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of GemArts Masala Festival. Through the lens of photographer Anna Miller, the exhibition captures the colour, energy and creativity that have defined the festival over the past ten years. This exhibition runs from 4th July – 10th October.