Darbar Festival 2022

Founded in memory of Gurmit Singh Ji Virdee, an inspirational tabla player and teacher, Darbar Festival is now in its sixteenth year and returns to the Barbican following a digital edition in 2020, with more ground-breaking concerts and performances featuring world class legends, maestros and maestras and the very best of UK talent.

The classical music of India is among the oldest continual musical traditions in the world, and dates back thousands of years. Darbar Festival is founded on the belief that everyone should have the chance to experience live performances of this life-changing art form.

Action Village India will have a stall featuring our unique, ethical gifts and information about the work we support in rural India.