# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets:
Tier 1 - $35 (+$7.23 fees, including tax)
Tier 2 - $55 (+$14.01 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $150 (+$16.86 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $300 (+$21.36 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Mandala Makers Festival presents a rare night of music featuring an improvisational dialogue between piano, sarod, and tabla. This project began with a long-standing friendship and creative curiosity between pianist Vijay Iyer and sarod player Alam Khan, both of whom had worked independently with tabla player Nitin Mitta. When the three gathered in California for a two-day session, it unfolded as an unplanned yet deeply connected musical conversation. Born of spontaneity and mutual respect, this collaboration lives in the moment. Drawing from their shared fluency in improvisation, the trio recorded a series of intimate, exploratory pieces that became the foundation for their EP, Sanctuary, released Dec, 2025. These recordings reflect the spirit of listening and discovery that guided their first encounter.

About the Artists:

Vijay Iyer is a celebrated composer and pianist whose work defies categorization. Known for his innovation and emotional depth, he has been named DownBeat’s Jazz Artist of the Year multiple times and is a MacArthur Fellow and a three-time Grammy Award nominated artist.

Alam Khan carries the lineage of his father, the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and the Maihar Gharana of Indian classical music. A two-time Grammy Award nominated master of the sarod, Alam brings tradition into the present through boundary-crossing collaborations and soulful expression.

Nitin Mitta is an acclaimed tabla player whose versatility and sensitivity have made him a sought-after collaborator across Indian classical and contemporary music scenes.


EP Release
The trio’s debut EP, Sanctuary, was released Dec, 2025, and captures the essence of their initial improvisational sessions. Performances will expand on this musical conversation live, offering audiences a rare and evolving listening experience.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/mandala-makers-festival-presents-vijay-iyer-alam-khan-and-nitin-mitta/200030626468206
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, festivals, live-music, concerts, fine-arts, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607
- **lat**: 41.87868
- **long**: -87.66626
- **full address**: 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta being held?
  - **A:** Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta?
  - **A:** Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta is organized by Epiphany Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mandala Makers Festival Presents: Vijay Iyer, Alam Khan, and Nitin Mitta sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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