Young dancers perform in traditional Odissi attire, with vibrant green, red, and blue costumes, moving gracefully in synchronization as part of a cultural dance showcase.

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Open to all: Arts Day

Saturday 12th July

From 1.30pm

Open to all: Arts Day

Everyone is welcome to join us for an Arts Day this weekend at Basingstoke Queen Mary's...

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Reading

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Reading

Each year, our Diwali Light it Up! parade and performance brings hundreds of people to...

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Basingstoke

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Basingstoke

Each year, our Diwali Light it Up! parade and performance brings hundreds of people to...

We’re looking for a Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist

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...

Holiday and Food (HAF) Project for Children, Summer 2025

Mon 4th August – Thu 7th August

9am–1pm

Holiday and Food (HAF) Project for Children, Summer 2025

This summer we're offering an exciting range of activities for all school children aged...

The Art of Dance from the Indian subcontinent – Illuminate evaluation 

The Art of Dance from the Indian subcontinent – Illuminate evaluation 

Share your feedback of The Art of Dance from the Indian subcontinent at Reading Museum

Looking back on The Art of Dance from the Sub-Indian Continent Exhibition

Looking back on The Art of Dance from the Sub-Indian Continent Exhibition

Launched in October 2024 and open until the end of May 2025, The Art of Dance from the ...

Shivoham: Live show at Reading Museum

Saturday 31 May

2–3pm

Shivoham: Live show at Reading Museum

To mark the end of our The Art of Dance From The Indian Subcontinent exhibition in the ...

Workshop: Odissi The Sculptural Temple Dance Form

Saturday 31 May

11am - 12pm

Workshop: Odissi The Sculptural Temple Dance Form

Join us for a free workshop exploring Odissi, the sculptural temple dance form.

April Newsletter: Popley Mini Festival Finale, Kala The Arts awarded the Arts and Culture 2025 Award and new summer class schedule

April Newsletter: Popley Mini Festival Finale, Kala The Arts awarded the Arts and Culture 2025 Award and new summer class schedule

Find out what we’ve been up to this spring in our latest newsletter.

Kala the Arts’ Artistic Director speaks on winning Arts and Culture Award

Kala the Arts’ Artistic Director speaks on winning Arts and Culture Award

Kala The Arts' Artistic Director Sushmita Pati spoke to That's TV Hampshire in light of...

Spring Newsletter: Festivals, summer term classes and inspiring conversations from India…

Spring Newsletter: Festivals, summer term classes and inspiring conversations from India…

... find out everything our team have been up to in our latest spring newsletter.

We’re looking for a Production Manager

We’re looking for a Production Manager

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

We’re looking for a Learning and Engagement Manager

We’re looking for a Learning and Engagement Manager

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

Join Kala The Arts as a Trustee

Join Kala The Arts as a Trustee

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

Celebrate Holi this spring with free CPD sessions for Reading teachers

Apply for your free place by Fri 14 Feb 2025

Celebrate Holi this spring with free CPD sessions for Reading teachers

Celebrate Holi this spring with free CPD sessions for Rushmoor and Hart teachers

Apply for your free place by Fri 14 Feb 2025

Celebrate Holi this spring with free CPD sessions for Rushmoor and Hart teachers

Could you volunteer with Kala the Arts?

Could you volunteer with Kala the Arts?

Help us bring Kala the Arts to new communities and audiences in 2025!

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