✍️ By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life
Quick answer: Navratri 2026 in Chandigarh runs 11–19 October, and the tricity’s established Dandiya/Garba venues are Shivalik Country Club (Sector 1, MDC, Panchkula) and Chandigarh Club, both of which have run dedicated Dandiya nights in recent years. Exact 2026 dates and any new venues haven’t been announced yet as of this update — check CityWoofer, District or Insider closer to Navratri for confirmed listings.
Chandigarh doesn’t have Gujarat or Mumbai’s scale of Dandiya circuit, but the tricity’s clubs and hotels run a genuine, recurring Dandiya and Garba season through Navratri — decorated grounds, live dhol and dandiya groups, and a few thousand people dancing in circles most nights of the festival. Here’s what’s actually real, with venues that have a track record rather than a guess.
Where to Play Dandiya in Chandigarh & Tricity
Shivalik Country Club, Panchkula
On the Mansa Devi–Saketri Road in Sector 1, MDC, Panchkula, Shivalik Country Club has hosted a dedicated Navratri Utsav Dandiya Garba Night in its outdoor grounds — in 2025 this ran on Saturday, 27 September, from 6 PM, with a decorated pandal, stage and live dandiya group. The club has 400+ car parking on site, which matters given how quickly Navratri events fill up in the tricity.
Chandigarh Club
Chandigarh Club has run a members’ Dandiya Evening across two nights during Navratri in recent years (30 September and 1 October in 2025), with Bollywood/fusion dandiya beats, a DJ, a dance troupe, a photo booth, and dandiya sticks provided on-site. Access is generally for club members and their guests.
Other Venues
The Piccadily Hotel, Sector 22, Chandigarh, has also hosted Navratri Dandiya nights in past years — a useful option to check if you want a hotel-hosted event closer to the city centre. CityWoofer, the regional ticketing platform, runs a recurring “Dandiya Garba Night” event template for Chandigarh and the wider region each Navratri season — worth checking directly for a live, dated 2026 listing as the festival approaches.
Navratri 2026 Dates for Planning
| Occasion | 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Navratri begins) | Sunday, 11 October |
| Durga Ashtami | Sunday, 18 October |
| Maha Navami | Monday, 19 October |
| Vijayadashami / Dussehra | Tuesday, 20 October |
Dandiya and Garba nights typically run through most of this nine-night window, picking up pace on the weekends. Specific 2026 venue dates hadn’t been announced as of this update — both Shivalik Country Club and Chandigarh Club have confirmed theirs only 2–4 weeks ahead in past years, so it’s worth checking back or following the venues directly closer to 11 October.
For the full temple, pandal and cultural picture of the festival, see our main Navratri Celebration in Chandigarh guide.
FAQ’s
Where can I play Dandiya in Chandigarh during Navratri?
Shivalik Country Club in Sector 1, MDC, Panchkula, and Chandigarh Club have both run dedicated Dandiya nights in recent years. The Piccadily Hotel, Sector 22, has also hosted Dandiya events in the past.
When is Navratri 2026 in Chandigarh?
Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October (Ghatasthapana) to Vijayadashami on Tuesday, 20 October.
Are 2026 Dandiya night dates announced yet?
Not as of this update. Venues like Shivalik Country Club and Chandigarh Club typically confirm their Dandiya night dates only 2-4 weeks ahead of Navratri — check CityWoofer, District or Insider closer to the festival.
Is Chandigarh Club open to non-members for Dandiya night?
Chandigarh Club’s Dandiya evenings are generally for members and their guests. Shivalik Country Club and hotel-hosted events like those at The Piccadily are typically more open — check each venue directly for entry terms.
