Blog and Events

Call for Puppeteers for Diwali Light It Up 2026

We're looking for puppeteers to join our Diwali Light It Up 2026 parade in Basingstoke

Join Kala The Arts as a Trustee

Make an impact at Kala The Arts: We’re reshaping our Board of Directors to better refle...

Summer Newsletter: Symposium, Arts Day and Carnival Parade

Catch up on everything happening at Kala The Arts in our summer newsletter, from carniv...

We’re looking for a Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist

Make an impact at Kala The Arts: join a small but dynamic and growing team of staff, vo...

Kala the Arts celebrates Arts Day July 2026

On Sunday 5th July, Basingstoke Queen Mary’s College opened its doors to a joyful and i...

The Art of Dance from the Indian Subcontinent shortlisted for Reading’s What’s On Awards

The Art of Dance from the Indian Subcontinent has been shortlisted for a What’s On Read...

Let’s Dance! this Sunday 8th March

Let's Dance! Try out a new dance class this weekend, from Odissi to Kathak and Bharatna...

Join us for a free South Asian Dance Open Day!

Try out something totally new this weekend with our South Asian Dance Open Days in Basi...

December Newsletter: Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026

Find out what we’ve been up to and what's coming up!

Celebrating our Diwali Volunteers – Thank You!

We celebrated the recent Diwali Parade success in style last week at the Mayors Parlour...

We’re looking for a Social Media Volunteer!

Hours: 1-2 hours per week (flexible scheduling) Commitment: Ongoing volunteer role Loca...

Premiere performance of ‘Deep Listening’ at V&A Museum, London

This brand-new Tribhang choreography by Sushmita Pati reimagines the 1,000-year-old Sou...

Thousands Celebrate as South UK’s Largest Outdoor Diwali Returned to Basingstoke and Reading

Giant illuminated puppets, spectacular performances, and vibrant community spirit light...

October Newsletter: Check out the Diwali Light It Up! Festival & the Premiere of ‘Deep Listening’ at V&A Museum

Find out what we’ve been up to and what's coming up!

Diwali Light It Up Festival – Basingstoke Gazette Feature

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Odissi Dance Workshop with Sharmila Biswas

Join us to learn Odissi from India's most acclaimed Odissi exponents – Sharmila Biswas

Shivoham at Southbank, London

Highlights from Shivoham performance at Southbank, London