Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026
GMofC Navratri at BMO Centre September nights
Gujarati Mandal of Calgary opens 2026 Navratri at BMO Centre September 18–19 with Aditya Gadhvi and Bhumik Shah nights; October 30–31 closes the series.
Ticketed event
Gujarati Mandal of Calgary stages Navratri 2026 at BMO Centre downtown. The September opening nights are Friday, September 18 (Aditya Gadhvi) and Saturday, September 19 (Bhumik Shah). A second weekend lands October 30–31. Tickets are membership-checked for member rates; children up to five need no ticket. The venue is cashless for tickets and food.
When: September 18–19, 2026 (plus October 30–31 closing weekend)
Where: BMO Centre, Calgary downtown
Buy tickets on gujaratimandalcalgary.ca and bring photo ID for member verification.
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