Milap announce full lineup for INDIKA 2025

INDIKA 2025 returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh expanded lineup of events.

Milap have now announced the full lineup; 15 days of Indian music, dance and culture across the Liverpool City Region, bringing the very best of Indian Arts to an even wider audience from October 17th – 31st.

Chiming with Milap’s 40 year anniversary, the INDIKA festival will feature a programme of Indian music and dance, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary to deeply rooted traditional forms, plus yoga, poetry, storytelling and participatory activities for all the family.

Events will take place across iconic Liverpool City Region venues, including The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, Unity Theatre, Future Yard, The Everyman, The Reader, The Studio, Williamson Art Gallery and Liverpool Central Library. Milap will also be teaming up with Bundobust this year for another special Diwali celebration – keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon…

INDIKA showcases the best of contemporary Indian Arts and Culture, presenting a bold and varied programme that celebrates India’s diverse cultural traditions. With Diwali falling on 20th October this year, Milap’s Diwali celebrations will feature as a centrepiece of this year’s INDIKA.

Audiences won’t just watch and listen to performances – they’ll feel them. With music, dance, food and storytelling from across India, INDIKA offers a multi-sensory experience that brings people together through culture and leaves audiences moved.
 Milap continues its work to connect audiences with the vibrant sounds and compelling stories of India, showcasing its enduring influence on the world stage –  right here in Merseyside!

Take a look at the full lineup:

Flute J.A. Jayanth & Debasmita Bhattacharya with Kousic Sen & Bangalore Prakash

Friday 17th October 2025, 7.30pm
The Music Room, Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BP

Diwali Storytelling

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2025, 10am
The Storybarn, Calderstones Park, Calderstones Rd, Liverpool, L18 3JB

Sahaja Yoga 

Monday 20th October 2025, 6-7.30pm
Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW

The Tapi Project

Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 7.30pm
Downstairs at the Everyman, 5-11 Hope St, Liverpool, L1 9BH

Dancing with the Divine

Thursday 23rd October 2025, 7.30pm
Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

The Idea of God

Friday 24th October 2025, 7.30pm
Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

Rohan Roy Collective

Friday 24th October 2025, 7.30pm
The Music Room, Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BP

The Stringmasters

Saturday 25th October 2025, 7.30pm
The Tung Auditorium, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, 60 Oxford St, Liverpool, L7 3NY

Yoga & Live Sitar

Sunday 26th October 2025, 10am & 1.30pm
Theatre Room, The Storybarn, Calderstones Park, Calderstones Rd, Liverpool, L18 3JB

Shared Reading at Indika Festival

Sunday 26th October 2025, 11am & (1pm – SOLD OUT)
Blue Reading Room, The Storybarn, Calderstones Park, Calderstones Rd, Liverpool, L18 3JB

Sahaja Yoga 

Monday 27th October 2025, 6-7.30pm
Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EW

Ashim Chowdhury & Kousic Sen

Tuesday 28th October 2025, 7.30pm
The Studio, Lacey Street, Widnes WA8 7SQ

Stories of the Ramayana

Tuesday 28th October 2025, 2pm
Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

Mohiniattam Workshop for Dancers

Tuesday 28th October 2025, 4.30-6pm
Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG

Sarathy Korwar

Wednesday 29th October 2025, 7.30pm
Future Yard, 75 Argyle St, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 6AB

A Carnatic Quartet – A Concert for Children and Families

Wednesday 29th October 2025, 2pm
The Music Room, Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BP

‘Together’ by A Carnatic Quartet

Wednesday 29th October 2025, 7.30pm
The Music Room, Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BP

Resonance – Strings Across Borders

Friday 31st October 2025, 7.30pm
The Tung Auditorium, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, 60 Oxford St, Liverpool, L7 3NY

Alok Nayak, Artistic Director of Milap, said:

“As Milap turns 40, this year’s INDIKA feels especially meaningful, as a celebration of how far we’ve come and a statement of where we’re headed; it’s a reflection of everything we believe Indian arts can be. It is a space for everyone – whether you’ve grown up with these traditions or you’re discovering them for the first time –  to feel inspired, moved, and connected. I’m excited that we’re welcoming back some incredible artists loved by audiences over the years, who’ve shaped our story, while also showcasing bold, boundary-pushing work that’s shaping the future of Indian music and dance. For me, INDIKA is where tradition meets imagination – and every performance is designed to leave a lasting impression on you. I hope you’ll join us this October for a festival of experiences that are rich in spirit, depth and meaning!”

INDIKA is a multi-arts festival packed full of exciting events and experiences; whether you’re an Indian music and dance aficionado, or eager to experience new art forms, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy. This Autumn, INDIKA will present some of the UK and India’s most exciting emerging talent, legendary performers, and Milap favourites who have wowed audiences in previous years.

For tickets & more information about INDIKA 2025, click here.

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