Navratri 2026 in Germany: Garba, Dussehra & Durga Puja Events

Navratri 2026 runs from 11 to 20 October — nine nights of dance and devotion honouring Goddess Amba (Durga), closing with Dussehra or Vijayadashami around 20 October. Across Germany, Indian associations and organisers host Garba and Dandiya nights through this period, usually on the weekends, in cities like Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart and Hamburg. On Brizz.me you can filter Navratri events by city and date to find the nights near you.

Navratri is celebrated in Germany over nine nights, from 11 to 20 October in 2026, with Garba and Dandiya Raas — devotional circle dances honouring Goddess Amba that close with Dussehra. Indian associations and organisers host nights with live dhol, a DJ, food stalls and plenty of dressing up in chaniya choli and kurta, usually on the weekends across cities like Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart and Hamburg. Browse Navratri events on Brizz.me to find one near you.

Garba is a circular devotional dance with Gujarati roots, performed around a central lamp or image of Goddess Amba using flowing claps and spins. Dandiya Raas is a paired dance played with two decorated wooden sticks, partners striking them in rhythm as they weave through interlocking circles. Most Navratri nights in Germany feature both — Garba earlier in the evening, Dandiya later as the tempo builds and the dhol picks up.

Usually not. Many Garba and Dandiya nights in Germany provide sticks or sell them at the venue, and beginners can simply join the Garba circle, which needs no sticks at all. If you own a decorated pair, feel free to bring them — regulars often do. Check the event details on Brizz.me, as a few organisers do ask you to bring your own dandiya sticks.

Traditional Navratri attire is colourful and twirl-friendly. Women typically wear a chaniya choli — an embroidered flared skirt and blouse with a dupatta — while men wear a kediyu or kurta, often with a mirror-work jacket. Anything comfortable to dance in works too. Many Garba nights in Germany embrace the dress code, and some run best-dressed prizes, so dressing up is part of the fun.

Yes. Garba and Dandiya nights are among the most welcoming Indian events in Germany — the steps are easy to pick up, the circle carries everyone along, and families with children are a common sight. Many nights add live dhol, a DJ and food stalls, running late into the evening. To find a beginner-friendly Garba night near you, browse Navratri events on Brizz.me and filter by city, date and price.

Yes. Cultural associations, organisers and Indian businesses can list Garba, Dandiya and Navratri celebrations on Brizz.me for free — there is no listing fee. Use Host an Event to publish your night, set ticket prices or mark it free, and reach the Indian community across Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart and other German cities. Paid bookings issue a QR code for easy check-in.