GMDC Ground

At GMDC Ground (Gujarat University Ground) · Sameer & Mana Raval, Prahar Vora, Kajal Maheriya, Yash Barot, Jignesh Kaviraj · Free general entry; bookable group/premium zones listed from ₹100–₹500

Gujarat Tourism's state-run festival ran Sept 22–Oct 1, 2025 with the CM opening it, a new amphitheatre-style garba arena, nine bookable group zones and 1,000+ folk performers. General entry was still free (paid passes only arrived in 2026). Late-September rain waterlogged the artificial turf and crews had to clear water before garba could resume.

• ▲ Crowd: GoodThousands attended nightly; a large, open community event with group zones of up to 50 people.
• ▲ Organization: GoodNew amphitheatre-style layout, food stalls, kids' zone and themed gates were reported.
• ▲ Value: GoodGeneral entry free in 2025; 2026 is the first year with paid passes.
• ◆ Timing: MixedRain around Sept 28–29 waterlogged the turf; workers drained it to restart garba.

At GMDC Ground (Gujarat University Ground) · Free

Ran Oct 3–11, 2024 on the theme 'Jai Ma Adyashakti', opened by Amit Shah and the CM. After the opening night, sheri garba ran nightly from 9 pm to 11:45 pm, followed by Maha Aarti. Entry was free, as it had been every year before 2026.

• ▲ Crowd: GoodOrganisers expected roughly 12 lakh visitors across the festival.
• ▲ Organization: GoodTheme pavilion, craft bazaar, food stalls and children's zone were set up.
• ◆ Timing: MixedGarba window was short: about 9 pm to 11:45 pm, then Maha Aarti.