# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: We are very excited to announce Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026! Sahabhāva is a Sanskrit word for coexistence, community, and coming together. Originally a virtual festival which was one of the first Indian classical music and dance events to occur globally during COVID-19, ICMSV continues the concept live with the same intention - to support artists in our community and experience a breadth of artistic disciplines. This year’s Sahabhāva boasts a diverse range of dance and musical traditions from the subcontinent, brought alive here in Vancouver. The evening opens with an Odissi recital by Sudhesna Mohapatra, followed by an exploration of Hindustānī rāgas featuring young vocalist Saanjh Jaura, accompanied by Sunny Matharu (tabla) and Mohan Bhide (harmonium). The second half begins with Gāmaka, a unique music-and-storytelling form presented by Harshini Seetharam with Shriram Rajagopalan (violin), and concludes with a special presentation on the tradition of Gurbāṇī Rāga Kīrtan, featuring Pavitar Singh Namdhari (vocals, taarshehnai), alongside Sunny Matharu (tabla), Didar Singh Namdhari (jori), and Gurcharan Singh (supporting vocals). Entry for the full evening is pay-what-you-can, with a minimum contribution of $20. Proceeds will go towards our artists and sustaining the organization’s future endeavours, so whatever you are able to contribute is much appreciated! This program is presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV), with generous funding from the Vancouver Foundation's LEVEL BIPOC Grant. 📍: The Sanctuary at Vancouver Unitarians 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1 🗓: Saturday May 2nd at 5:30 PM (doors open at 4.30 PM) 🎟: Tickets: ​$20+ (pay what you can) Registration: Tickets: www.icmsv.org/sahabhava - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/sahabhāva-a-community-showcase-of-indian-classical-music-and-dance-2026/200029990041642 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, nonprofit, bhajan-jamming, live-music, music-festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 35 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Vancouver Unitarians - **lat**: 49.22693 - **long**: -123.12754 - **full address**: Vancouver Unitarians, 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/99d1cb41c4b415c5318411d9cd459c77c51325e28ff70d984c33b74550a24f49-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081b39-gmir?v=1777257641 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026 being held? - **A:** Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026 takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Vancouver Unitarians, 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026? - **A:** Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026 is organized by ICMSV - Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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