Looking for a Dandiya Night in Dehradun 2026? There are still 14 Dandiya and Garba events left in the city this season: two tonight (October 16), four on October 17, six on October 18 and two on October 24. Tickets start from ₹149, and most events are bookable on BookMyShow or District.
Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from October 11 to October 20, with Dussehra on October 20, so this weekend (October 17–18) is the last big Dandiya weekend before the festival ends. A couple of venues are also hosting post-Dussehra celebrations on October 24.
This Dehradun Insider guide lists only events that have not happened yet. Earlier events from October 9–15 have been removed. For each event you will find the date, venue, entry time, starting ticket price, age limit and the booking link.
Quick answer: Tonight’s Dandiya options in Dehradun are Dholi Taro Sundowner at Kytes Kitchen (4 PM) and The Great Indian Dandiya Festival at Pyramid Cafe Lounge, Rajpur Road (7 PM). The busiest day is Sunday, October 18, with six events across the city.
Dandiya Night in Dehradun 2026: Event Calendar (Oct 16 Onwards)
| Date | Event | Venue | Starts | From (₹) | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | Dholi Taro: Dandiya Sundowner | Kytes Kitchen | 4:00 PM | 399 | Check listing |
| Fri, Oct 16 | The Great Indian Dandiya Festival: Season 2 | Pyramid Cafe Lounge, Rajpur Road | 7:00 PM | 0 (listed) | All ages; ticket 8+ |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Doon Dandiya Night 2026 | SLV School Playground | 5:00 PM | 499 | All ages; ticket for all |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Dholiya Night | Neelansh Restro Pub & Bar | 6:00 PM | 249 | 5+ |
| Oct 17–18 | Rangtari Dandiya Night | Centrio Mall | 6:00 PM | 499 | 17+ |
| Oct 17–18 | MOD Dandiya Nights | Mall of Dehradun | 5:00 PM | Check listing | Check listing |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Sanjh-E-Rass | JP Plaza & Garden | 3:00 PM | 799 | All ages; ticket 4+ |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Ae Haalo Dandiya Nights | The Chaupal | 5:00 PM | 149 | All ages |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Raasnama 2026 | Mount Litera Zee School, Rishi Vihar | 5:00 PM | 499 | All ages; ticket 10+ |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Dholitaro: Dandiya Night 2026 | Fairfield by Marriott | 5:30 PM | 499 | 5+ |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Dandiya Nights ft. Renuka Panwar | Foothills Gardens | 7:00 PM | 499 | All ages |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Grand Dandiya Celebration | Ministry of Sound (rooftop) | 7:00 PM | 800 | 18+ |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Dandiya Night | Institute of Hotel Management | 6:00 PM | 399 | All ages |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Jalsa: The Dandiya Festival 2026 | The Sheela’s Farms (Culture Restro & Cafe) | 6:00 PM | 399 | Ticket 5+ |
Prices are the lowest category shown on the ticketing page on October 16, 2026. Early-bird categories sell out and prices can rise, so check the live booking page before paying.
Dandiya Night in Dehradun Today (Friday, October 16)
Two Dandiya events are happening in Dehradun today: an early-evening sundowner at Kytes Kitchen and a night celebration at Pyramid on Rajpur Road.
1. Dholi Taro: Dandiya Sundowner
- Date & time: Friday, October 16, from 4:00 PM
- Venue: Kytes Kitchen, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹399
- Highlights: Live dhol and folk singing, DJ KUSAS, Dandiya and Garba, festive food and drinks
Dholi Taro is an afternoon-to-evening format, so it suits people who want to celebrate early and be home by dinner. The organiser describes a red-and-gold festive setup with traditional décor.
Book Dholi Taro Sundowner tickets on District
2. The Great Indian Dandiya Festival: Season 2 (Pyramid)
- Date & time: Friday, October 16, 7:00 PM (entry from 6:15 PM)
- Venue: Pyramid Cafe Lounge, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
- Tickets: Listed from ₹0 on District (check the categories shown at checkout)
- Age: All ages allowed; tickets needed for ages 8 and above
- Dress code: Traditional and colourful Indian wear
- Highlights: DJ, live music and dhol, non-stop Dandiya and Garba, curated food menu
Pyramid also ran an edition of this festival on October 14, so tonight is the second date. Since it is on Rajpur Road, you can pair it with a cafe stop from our Rajpur Road cafes guide.
Book The Great Indian Dandiya Festival tickets on District
Dandiya Events in Dehradun on Saturday, October 17
Saturday has four options, including two-day celebrations at both of Dehradun’s big malls.
3. Doon Dandiya Night 2026
- Date & time: Saturday, October 17, 5:00 PM (gates open 4:30 PM)
- Venue: SLV School Playground, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹499; couple, family, group and VIP categories are also listed
- Age: All ages welcome, but a ticket is required for every attendee
- Highlights: Non-stop DJ, Dandiya and Garba, multiple food stalls, selfie points and a Reels zone
This is one of the largest open-ground events of the season and runs for about six hours. If you are going as a family or group, compare the family and group passes before buying single tickets.
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4. Dholiya Night
- Date & time: Saturday, October 17, 6:00 PM (entry from 5:45 PM)
- Venue: Neelansh Restro Pub & Bar, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹249
- Age: 5 and above
- Dress code: Festive
- Highlights: Live dhol, DJ, Punjabi and Bollywood music with Dandiya
Dholiya Night is more of a dhol-and-DJ party than a traditional Garba night, so pick it if you want high-energy Punjabi and Bollywood beats.
Book Dholiya Night tickets on District
5. Rangtari Dandiya Night (Centrio Mall), Oct 17 & 18
- Dates & time: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, from 6:00 PM
- Venue: Centrio Mall, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹499 on District at the time of checking (BookMyShow earlier showed ₹799)
- Age: 17 and above, ID required
- Highlights: Garba and Dandiya, festive music, food and festive shopping
Rangtari is a two-day event, so you can pick whichever evening suits you. Read our Centrio Mall Dehradun guide for parking, food court and timings.
Book on District | Book on BookMyShow
6. MOD Dandiya Nights (Mall of Dehradun), Oct 17 & 18
- Dates & time: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Venue: Mall of Dehradun, IIP Mohkampur
- Tickets: Sold on Swiggy Scenes and BookMyShow; the price is not shown on the mall’s official page
- Highlights: Two evenings of Dandiya and Garba at the mall
The mall’s events page confirms the dates and timings and links to both booking platforms.
View the official MOD Dandiya Nights page | Book on BookMyShow
Dandiya Events in Dehradun on Sunday, October 18
Sunday is the busiest Dandiya day of the season, with six events of its own plus the second evenings of Rangtari and MOD Dandiya Nights.
7. Sanjh-E-Rass: The Evening Fest
- Date & time: Sunday, October 18, gates open 3:00 PM
- Venue: JP Plaza & Garden (wedding point and party lawn), Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹799
- Age: All ages; tickets needed from age 4
- Highlights: Dandiya and Garba, live dhol, DJ, Mata Ki Aarti, food and shopping stalls, Reel booth
- Good to know: Indoor, rain-free venue; traditional dress code; no alcohol
Sanjh-E-Rass is the most traditional, family-oriented event on this list, with an aarti as part of the programme.
Book Sanjh-E-Rass tickets on District
8. Ae Haalo Dandiya Nights
- Date & time: Sunday, October 18, 5:00 PM
- Venue: The Chaupal, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹149 (the lowest listed starting price this season)
- Age: All ages
- Highlights: Dandiya Raas, Garba, music and traditional décor
Book Ae Haalo tickets on BookMyShow
9. Raasnama 2026
- Date & time: Sunday, October 18, 5:00 PM
- Venue: Mount Litera Zee School (MLZS), Rishi Vihar, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹499
- Age: All ages; tickets needed from age 10
- Highlights: Dandiya and Garba, live music and DJ, special artist performances, food and shopping stalls
Book Raasnama tickets on District
10. Dholitaro: Dandiya Night 2026
- Date & time: Sunday, October 18, 5:30 PM
- Venue: Fairfield by Marriott, Malsi, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹499
- Age: 5 and above, ID required
- Highlights: DJ and live music, dhol, food, selfie zones, rewards and surprises
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11. Dandiya Nights: Garba Desi Beats ft. Renuka Panwar
- Date & time: Sunday, October 18, 7:00 PM
- Venue: Foothills Gardens, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹499
- Age: All ages
- Highlights: Live performance by Haryanvi singer Renuka Panwar, Garba, Dandiya and DJ
Pick this one if a live singer matters more to you than a DJ-led night.
Book Renuka Panwar Dandiya tickets on BookMyShow
12. Ministry of Sound Presents: Grand Dandiya Celebration
- Date & time: Sunday, October 18, 7:00 PM
- Venue: Ministry of Sound Dehradun (rooftop)
- Tickets: From about ₹800–₹1,000 (the starting price has moved during the week)
- Age: 18 and above only, government ID required
- Highlights: The Gautham Thapa Experience × Yashika Chauhan live, then DJ Anshul × DJ Akki; Dandiya sticks free; unlimited buffet
This is the only adults-only rooftop Dandiya party on the list, and the ticket includes a buffet and sticks.
Book Ministry of Sound Dandiya tickets on District
Dandiya Events in Dehradun on Saturday, October 24 (After Dussehra)
If you miss the Navratri weekend, two events are scheduled for Saturday, October 24.
13. Dandiya Night at Institute of Hotel Management
- Date & time: Saturday, October 24, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Venue: Institute of Hotel Management, near ONGC Helipad Road, Garhi Cantt, Dehradun
- Tickets: From ₹399
- Age: All ages
- Highlights: Dandiya and Garba, DJ, live entertainment, food and lifestyle stalls, photo zones
It is a short three-hour event, so arrive on time.
Book IHM Dandiya Night tickets on BookMyShow
14. Jalsa: The Dandiya Festival 2026 (Season 2)
- Date & time: Saturday, October 24, 6:00 PM (gates open 5:30 PM)
- Venue: The Sheela’s Farms wedding lawn (Culture Restro & Cafe), Nanda Ki Chowki, Prem Nagar
- Tickets: From ₹399 on District; BookMyShow has shown a lower ₹199 starting category
- Age: All ages; tickets needed from age 5
- Highlights: Garba and Dandiya, live music and dhol, traditional décor, food, fun activities and prizes
Compare both platforms before booking, since the starting category differs.
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Dandiya Night Ticket Prices in Dehradun 2026
Starting prices for the remaining events range from ₹149 to about ₹1,000.
- Under ₹300: Ae Haalo (₹149), Dholiya Night (₹249); Pyramid’s Great Indian Dandiya Festival is listed from ₹0
- ₹399–₹499: Dholi Taro Sundowner, IHM Dandiya Night, Jalsa, Doon Dandiya, Rangtari, Raasnama, Dholitaro, Renuka Panwar night
- ₹799 and above: Sanjh-E-Rass (₹799), Ministry of Sound rooftop (₹800–₹1,000, buffet included)
Which Dandiya night is cheapest in Dehradun?
Ae Haalo Dandiya Nights at The Chaupal on October 18 has the lowest paid starting price at ₹149. Dholiya Night at Neelansh (₹249, October 17) is next. These are starting categories, and cheaper tiers usually sell out first.
Where to Book Dandiya Night Tickets in Dehradun
Most events sell through BookMyShow or District, and several are on both. MOD Dandiya Nights also sells on Swiggy Scenes. Use the links in this guide or search the event name on the platform, and avoid paying through unknown WhatsApp or Instagram links.
Age Limits: Which Dandiya Nights Are Family-Friendly?
Age rules vary a lot this year, so check them before you book for children.
- Adults only: Ministry of Sound (18+), Rangtari at Centrio Mall (17+)
- Children allowed, ticket from a set age: Sanjh-E-Rass (4+), Dholiya Night, Dholitaro and Jalsa (5+), Pyramid (8+), Raasnama (10+)
- All ages: Doon Dandiya (ticket for every attendee), Ae Haalo, Renuka Panwar night, IHM Dandiya Night
For the most family-friendly evening, Sanjh-E-Rass is alcohol-free, indoors and includes a Mata Ki Aarti.
Tips Before You Go
- Reach 30–45 minutes early. Weekend traffic on Rajpur Road, Haridwar Road and around the malls gets heavy after 5 PM.
- Carry a government ID. Ministry of Sound, Rangtari, Raasnama, Dholitaro, Sanjh-E-Rass and Jalsa list ID as required.
- Check if sticks are included. Ministry of Sound gives Dandiya sticks free; at most other events, bring your own or buy at the venue.
- Food is usually extra. Most events have food stalls, but only Ministry of Sound lists an unlimited buffet with the ticket.
- Dress for the weather. October evenings in Dehradun turn cool, so carry a light shawl or jacket for open-ground events like Doon Dandiya.
- Wear comfortable footwear. You will be standing and dancing for three to six hours.
What to wear to a Dandiya night
Chaniya choli, lehenga, saree, kurta-pyjama, Nehru jacket or Indo-western festive outfits all work. Pyramid, Sanjh-E-Rass and Jalsa specifically ask for traditional wear.
Dandiya Night in Dehradun 2026: FAQs
Is there a Dandiya night in Dehradun today (October 16)?
Yes. Dholi Taro Dandiya Sundowner at Kytes Kitchen starts at 4 PM, and The Great Indian Dandiya Festival at Pyramid Cafe Lounge, Rajpur Road, starts at 7 PM.
Which Dandiya events are on October 17 and 18 in Dehradun?
On October 17: Doon Dandiya Night (SLV School Playground), Dholiya Night (Neelansh), Rangtari (Centrio Mall) and MOD Dandiya Nights (Mall of Dehradun). On October 18: Sanjh-E-Rass, Ae Haalo, Raasnama, Dholitaro, the Renuka Panwar night and Ministry of Sound, plus day two of Rangtari and MOD.
Are there Dandiya events in Dehradun after Dussehra?
Yes. Dandiya Night at the Institute of Hotel Management and Jalsa: The Dandiya Festival are both on Saturday, October 24.
How much do Dandiya Night tickets cost in Dehradun?
Starting prices range from ₹149 (Ae Haalo) to about ₹1,000 (Ministry of Sound). Most events start between ₹399 and ₹499.
Where can I book Dandiya Night tickets in Dehradun?
On BookMyShow and District. MOD Dandiya Nights at Mall of Dehradun also sells on Swiggy Scenes.
Is there a Dandiya event at Centrio Mall?
Yes. Rangtari Dandiya Night runs on October 17 and 18 from 6 PM, for ages 17 and above, from ₹499.
Is there a Dandiya event at Mall of Dehradun?
Yes. MOD Dandiya Nights runs on October 17 and 18 from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Is there a Dandiya night with Renuka Panwar in Dehradun?
Yes. Renuka Panwar performs live at Foothills Gardens on Sunday, October 18, from 7 PM, with tickets from ₹499.
Which Dandiya night in Dehradun is best for families?
Sanjh-E-Rass (indoor, alcohol-free, with Mata Ki Aarti) and Doon Dandiya Night (open ground, food stalls) are the most family-oriented. Ministry of Sound and Rangtari do not allow children.
Can beginners join a Dandiya night?
Yes. No experience is needed; most people learn the basic steps by joining the circle and following the group.
Make a Weekend of It: More Dehradun Insider Guides
Visiting Dehradun for the Navratri weekend? These guides help you plan the rest of your trip.
- Centrio Mall Dehradun: Shops, Restaurants, PVR & Timings: venue of Rangtari Dandiya Night
- Best Cafes in Dehradun (2026): for a pre-Dandiya coffee or dinner
- Best Cafes on Rajpur Road: near Pyramid Cafe Lounge
- Top 5 Luxury Hotels on Rajpur Road: if you are staying overnight
- Best Resorts in Dehradun with Swimming Pool
- Sahastradhara: Timings, Entry Fee & Ropeway: a morning outing after a late Dandiya night
- Maldevta Dehradun: Entry Fee, Timings & Things to Do
- Tourist Places in Dehradun 2026: Hidden Gems
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Final Word
With Navratri ending on October 20, this weekend is your last big chance for Dandiya in Dehradun this year. For a budget night, look at Ae Haalo or Dholiya Night. For families, Sanjh-E-Rass and Doon Dandiya are the safest picks. For live music, choose the Renuka Panwar night or the Ministry of Sound rooftop (adults only).
Event details, prices and availability can change at short notice. Always confirm on the official booking page before you go. Dehradun Insider will update this guide if new Dandiya or Garba events are announced.
