Pt. Prabhakar Chari Sangeet Sammelan 2026 Begins today in Panaji
Panaji, Goa | 24 October 2026: The Pt. Prabhakar Chari Sangeet Sammelan 2026 is happening today at Kala Academy, Goa, from 4 pm to 9:30 pm at Black Box Hall, Kala Academy.
It will bring together established maestros and talented artistes for a two-day celebration of Indian classical music and dance. The festival will continue tomorrow, 25 October 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with free entry for all music lovers and the public.
Organised by Pt. Prabhakar Chari Pratishthan and Swar Sanskruti Music Academy (SSMA), in association with Kala Academy, Goa, and the Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa, the Sammelan pays tribute to the legacy of the late Pt. Prabhakar Chari, a respected tabla player, academician and musicologist who made significant contributions to Goa’s musical heritage.
The festival features two evenings of Hindustani classical music and dance, with vocal and instrumental recitals, tabla performances, jugalbandi and classical dance presentations. The Sammelan offers audiences an opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of India’s classical traditions through performances spanning tabla, sitar, sarod, flute, santoor, harmonium, classical vocals, Kathak and Bharatanatyam.
The artistes featured in the Sammelan include Pt. Sudhir Nayak, Dr. Pravin Gaonkar, Swapnil Bhise, Dr. Rajesh Bhatkurse, Dr. Sapana Naik, Shantanu Gokhale, Rekha Madkaikar, Sarang Vechalekar, Aditya Apte, Neel Sonar, Sanket Khalap and Kaustubh Chari, accompanied by a team of accomplished musicians.
The public is invited to attend this musical festival today and tomorrow. Entry is free, offering everyone an opportunity to experience this celebration of Indian classical music and pay tribute to a distinguished musical legacy.
