4:40 PM – 5:00 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Opening Ceremony - Lamp Lighting
NABC 2026 Grand inauguration with lamp lighting
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
5:00 PM – 5:25 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Opening Ceremony - National Anthem
NABC 2026 Grand inauguration with national anthem
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
5:25 PM – 6:15 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Opening Ceremony - Ekatvam
Grand inauguration with lamp lighting, national anthems, and Ekatvam dance recital featuring Kumar Sharma and Kathak Rockers.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
5:50 PM – 6:20 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Sarbabharatiya Parishad
Sarba Bharatiya Parishad presents Monihara, blending recitation, vocal music, and dance inspired by Tagore.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Swami Sarvapriyananda Speech and Book Release
Spiritual discourse and book release by Swami Sarvapriyananda on Bengali culture, philosophy, and ancient wisdom.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
6:55 PM – 7:55 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Tin Bhuboner Paare
Tribute performance on Soumitra Chattopadhyay’s life and cinematic legacy.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
7:50 PM – 8:20 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Ak Cup Chobi - North Carolina
Bengali drama adapted from Koushik Sen, presented by Bengali Association of North Carolina and Athoi Natya Gosthi.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
8:40 PM – 9:05 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Boichitre Bengali - Ranjanee
Ranjanee Inc. celebrates devotion, joy, strength, and Bengali traditions through music and dance.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
8:45 PM – 10:15 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Amjad Ali Khan
Sarod recital by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan with Pt. Tanmoy Bose and Rohan Krishnamurty.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Saampan from Prothoma - Bay Area
Live Bengali band performance from the Bay Area with original compositions and beloved classics.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
10:30 PM – 11:10 PM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Shama Rehman
Shama Rahman reimagines Tagore songs with contemporary acoustic arrangements.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
10:45 PM – 12:00 AM
FRI • July 3, 2026
Magic of Pancham
High-energy tribute to R.D. Burman featuring celebrated vocalists and trumpet maestro Kishore Sodha.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
12:10 PM – 12:40 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Shatokonthe Rabindranath
Choral celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s songs by the Tagore Society of Houston.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
12:15 PM – 12:35 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Agnikonya
New People’s Theatre presents the story of a female freedom fighter from Bengal.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
100 Years of Bengali Music
Musical journey across a century of Bengali music featuring leading vocalists and classic-to-modern repertoire.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Riddhi
Riddhi Bandyopadhyay and students explore Panchakabi through song.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Anuradha
Tagore recital by Anuradha Mazumder exploring the feminine in Tagore’s world.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
1:50 PM – 2:10 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Sanjukta
Rabindra Sangeet recital by Sanjukta Das with curated Tagore compositions.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
2:40 PM – 3:20 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Poetic Pulse
Spoken word and music performance by Taslima Nasreen and Mousumi Hossain.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
2:50 PM – 3:40 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Tin Bangla - Bengali Harlem
Musical dance drama celebrating Bengali and American cultural journeys.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
3:50 PM – 4:15 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Dance to Destiny
Kaleidoscope Dance Academy blends classical and contemporary Indian dance.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
4:10 PM – 5:25 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Indian Fusion - Roots
Folk-fusion music show tracing Indian music back to its roots with contemporary arrangements.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
4:35 PM – 5:00 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Maanavi
Dance, drama, and music presentation portraying varied human emotions.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
5:25 PM – 6:25 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Soudagarer Nouka
Theatrical musical production combining live music, dance, and drama.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
5:35 PM – 6:35 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Yodhini
Dance-and-live-music spectacle on feminine strength and valor featuring Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya and dancers.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
6:40 PM – 7:00 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Rabindra Manone Prem o Basanta
Tagore recital celebrating love and spring by the Tagore Society of Houston.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
IIAFA Awards
Indo-International Artistic Film Awards ceremony recognizing South Asian cinema and artistic excellence.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
7:15 PM – 7:55 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Kathak Rockers
High-energy fusion dance blending Kathak, Bollywood, hip-hop, and world dance.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
8:15 PM – 8:55 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Manasi in Concert
Vocal concert by Manasi Ghosh featuring Bengali and Hindi songs.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
9:15 PM – 9:45 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
The Burmans
Musical celebration of S.D. Burman and R.D. Burman presented by Prothoma.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Paankh: Kaushiki Chakraborty & Santanu Moitra
Collaboration blending Kaushiki Chakraborty’s classical depth with Santanu Moitra’s cinematic storytelling.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
10:05 PM – 10:25 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Sitar by Indro Roy-Chowdhury
Sitar performance showcasing Bengali musical tradition.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
10:45 PM – 11:15 PM
SAT • July 4, 2026
Mehfil-e-Mausiqui
Classical thumri and ghazal-inspired vocal performance by Chandrima Roy and Chandrika Bhattacharya.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
12:10 PM – 12:40 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Fashion Show
Runway showcase celebrating Bengali fashion, from traditional handloom to contemporary fusion designs.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Gahi Samyer Gaan, Chorus Nazrul
Choral tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam featuring rousing Nazrul Geeti.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
1:05 PM – 1:35 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Abar Basanta
Theatrical tribute to Aparna Sen presented by Scientifically Theatrical.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Resonance Band - Tomare Selam
Contemporary band performance celebrating Bengali heritage, directed by Satyajit Bhattacharya.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
1:50 PM – 2:10 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Pujarini and Natir Puja
Dance drama based on Tagore’s Pujarini and Natir Puja.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
2:10 PM – 2:40 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
NABC Idol Finals
Grand finale of NABC Idol with Pt. Tanmoy Bose as Mahaguru.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Srabana Bhattacharya
Rabindra Sangeet recital with soulful Tagore renditions.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Subhadeep in Concert
Solo concert by Subhadeep Das featuring Bengali modern songs and Bollywood playback.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
3:10 PM – 3:50 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Hridoye Uttam
Oratorio celebrating the life and legacy of Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
4:10 PM – 4:40 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Closing Ceremony (CC)
Grand closing ceremony with farewell addresses, cultural highlights, handover, and final celebratory performance.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Anindita Kazi - Rabi Porikromai Nazrul
Recitation performance celebrating the revolutionary poems of Kazi Nazrul Islam.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Shirin Soraiya
Moods of Tagore recital exploring the emotional range of Rabindra Sangeet.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
5:50 PM – 6:50 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Indian Idol - The Journey
Hindi musical showcase with Manasi Ghosh, Mayuri Saha, and Subhadeep Das.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Sur Sangam - Saragamae
Collaborative vocal concert featuring Trijoy Dey, Aneek Dhar, Chandrika Bhattacharya, and Trisha Chatterjee.
LITTLE THEATER
Scheduled
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SUN • July 5, 2026
Vishal & Sheykhar - The Superhit Tour
Marquee Bollywood concert by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani with full live band.
MAIN THEATER
Scheduled
