​Highly anticipated annual celebration draws hundreds each year for an evening of culture, community and traditional Garba dancing

BRAMPTON, ON (September 10, 2026) – The City of Brampton invites residents and visitors to join us for an evening of traditional dance, music and food at our free Community Garba.

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Organized in partnership with Humans for Harmony, a community organization committed to fostering inclusion and unity through cultural experiences, Brampton’s 2026 Community Garba brings residents and visitors together to experience Garba and its traditions.

Generously sponsored by Algoma University, Bell and RBC, this year’s event will feature headline performances by Trusha Rami and Darshan Budheliya, along with local performers, food vendors and opportunities for attendees to join in the dancing and festivities.

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

Location: Brampton Sports Park, Kabaddi Field, 7575 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton, ON

 Artists perform Garba during the City of Brampton’s 2025 Community Garba celebration. Credit: City of Brampton

Garba is a lively folk dance from Gujarat, India, traditionally performed during Navratri and other festivals and special occasions. It is known for its energetic rhythm, colourful attire and circular formations, with performances accompanied by singing, hand clapping, cymbals and traditional percussion instruments such as the dhol and dholak. The dance honours and celebrates the feminine form of divinity and brings people together through movement and shared participation. For more information, visit brampton.ca/garba.​

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 “Every year during Navratri, Brampton is filled with colour, energy and tradition. Garba brings our community together across the city, and the City of Brampton is proud to continue this annual tradition through Community Garba. It is a celebration of our city’s cultural mosaic and an opportunity to experience the energy and joy of Garba. I encourage everyone to come out, put on their Garba attire and be part of this year’s celebration. Events like this are a wonderful reflection of the vibrant and welcoming city we are proud to call home.”  - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton​​​