Enrich your weekend with Sufi melodies, stage dramas and art shows in Ahmedabad

Plays, exhibitions, qawwalis, and even moon watching are lined up this weekend for Amdavadis. Here's what's happening around the city:

1. Film: Ajrakh

Ajrakh is a documentary on the art of Ajrakh printing and the textile artist Dr Ismail Mohammad Khatri from Kutch region of Gujarat.

Running time: 23 mins

Language: Gujarati

When: Sept 5 (6.30 pm)

Where: Arthshila, 2G, Panjrapol

2. Exhibition: ક્ષણચિત્ર

This photography exhibition brings together a collection of images that weave together. Culture, people, places and abstract fine art. 

When: Sept 5 to 10 (12 to 9 pm)

Where: Satya Art Gallery, Navrangpura

3. Music: SurSangat by Kalaa Prangan

An evening of music that celebrates harmony and reflection. Presented by Arjun Pandey Sursangat features Darpan—a concept album that mirrors life’s journey through music. Blending original compositions with the timeless wisdom of Kabir’s bhajans it explores love joy struggle philosophy and spirituality weaving them into soulful soundscapes. Accompanying him are Dhaivat Mehta on tabla and Apoorva Vaghela on harmonium.

Ikshana showcases the works of Prashant Patel a prominent painter in the Gujarati art landscape. His journey reflects the humility of rural roots shaped by rigorous training and a career devoted to both creating and teaching. 

When: Sept 7 (6.30 pm)

Where: Knownsense Studios, Anand's House, SG Highway, Thaltej

4. Music: Fir Bhi Rahengi Nishaniyan

The music in the Raj Kapoor films left an unforgettable mark on Hindi cinema. This programme explores its background scores, song interludes and instrumental tracks—many of which were ahead of their time. 

When: Sept 7 (8 to 10 pm)

Where: Scrapyard-The Theatre, Paldi

5. Short Plays: ‘Something About Love’

Five short plays. Twelve actors. One evening stitched together with stories of love - in different forms.

From Chekhov’s comic proposal to Cariani’s tender confessions, from Bateson’s playful conversations to Dooley’s notes on a life together, this is a patchwork of theatre that is funny, fragile, and everything in between. It’s love, raw and unpolished, alive on stage and we would love to have you in the audience!

When: Sept 7 (6.45 to 8.45 pm)

Where: Rhaen Basera, 647/2, Mumatpura

6. Gujarati play: The Great Gujju’s Gulatiya

The Great Gujju’s - Gulatiya is a one-of-a-kind urban Gujarati play that is all set to elevate the standards of Gujarati commercial theatre. 

This is the story of the Gulatiya family, a family that feels just like our own. In today's world, where money often replaces love and social media takes the place of understanding and values, the Gulatiyas bring laughter, warmth, and a refreshing perspective to the modern generation. 

The Great Gujju’s - Gulatiya is a meaningful comedy packed with strong values, heartfelt emotions, and unforgettable humour, a perfect mix of entertainment and insight. 

When: Sept 7 (9.30 pm)

Where: Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Law Garden

7. Music: Qawwali - Sufiyana Mehfil

Experience the spiritual power of music with the legendary Sufi Sabri Brothers – Dilshad Sabri & Irshad Sabri from Ajmer, in a night filled with devotion, poetry, and timeless tradition. Curated by the one and only Folkroom Inc, known for crafting over 500 unforgettable cultural shows across India and the globe.

When: Sept 7 (8.15 pm)

Where: Mehendi Navaz Jung Hall, Paldi

8. Exhibition: Banaras by Dharmesh Panchal

Artist Dharmesh Panchal’s exhibition Banaras draws inspiration from two visits to the ancient city and the impressions that lingered with him long after. As both a painter and photographer, Panchal was profoundly touched by the spirit of a place often regarded as the world’s oldest living city. In response, he experimented with varied mediums and techniques, mirroring Banaras’ own essence of unity within diversity. The outcome is a collection that captures the city’s energy and timeless presence, offering viewers an intimate yet universal perspective.

When: Until Sept 7 (4 to 8 pm)

Where: The Gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa, opp Gujarat University

9. Gujarati play: Re-લેસન

The play is all about a Gujarati family’s story where parents, at the age of 60, decide to part ways. Discover how this decision reshapes the family’s journey in this heartfelt play.

When: Sept 7 (9 pm)

Where: Prayogshala, Ashram Road

10. Exhibition: Bamboo Light projects

This display reflects NID’s commitment to sustainability, material innovation, and craft revival, highlighting bamboo not merely as a traditional craft medium, but as a versatile material for contemporary lighting design. Each project represents a dialogue between craft sensibilities and modern design approaches, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and cultural narratives.

When: Until Sept 8

Where: NID Ahmedabad

11. Film: When Marnie Was There

Ahmedabad Anime Screening brings to you When Marnie Was There, Studio Ghibli’s most overlooked and an amazing tender tale of friendship, memory, and self-discovery.

When: Sept 7 (4.30 pm)

Where: Prayogshala, Ashram Road

12. Lunar eclipse watching

The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), working under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, is delighted to invite citizens, students, and sky enthusiasts to witness a breathtaking celestial phenomenon - a Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan)—on the night of September 7–8, 2025.

This awe-inspiring event, popularly known as the ‘Blood Moon’, will be visible across Gujarat and promises a rare opportunity to observe the Moon bathed in a mesmerising copper-red glow.

When: September 7

Where: Central Vista Garden, Gandhinagar & Science City