Upcoming Concert · New York

An Afternoon of Sitar — Live in New York

Sitarist Vatsal Dave performs an intimate North Indian classical sitar recital in New York City — Sunday, July 26, 2026, presented by Chhandayan. Join in person in Manhattan, or stream it live from anywhere in the world.

Vatsal Dave — a sitarist in the Imdadkhani (Gayaki) gharana and a disciple of Padma Bhushan Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee — brings an evening of North Indian (Hindustani) classical music to Manhattan. The program is a solo sitar recital of ragas, from a meditative alap to rhythmic interplay with tabla.

The concert takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM EDT at CCIM (the Chhandayan Center for Indian Music), 269 West 39th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018, and is presented by Chhandayan. It will be performed live in person and streamed worldwide, so audiences anywhere can attend online.

Tickets — for both in-person seats and the worldwide livestream — are available through Viewcy.

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Concert FAQ

When is Vatsal Dave's New York sitar concert?
Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM EDT.
Where is the concert held?
At CCIM (the Chhandayan Center for Indian Music), 269 West 39th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018 — in Manhattan.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets for both in-person and streaming attendance are available online via Viewcy: viewcy.com/event/vatsal_dave__sitar_c.
Can I watch the concert online?
Yes — the concert is live-streamed worldwide, so you can watch from anywhere with a streaming ticket.
Who is presenting the concert?
The concert is presented by Chhandayan, a New York organization dedicated to Indian classical music.
What kind of music will be performed?
A solo North Indian (Hindustani) classical sitar recital — an evening of ragas in the Imdadkhani gharana tradition.
Who is Vatsal Dave?
Vatsal Dave is a professional sitarist in the Imdadkhani (Gayaki) gharana, a disciple of Padma Bhushan Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee, and a Grammy collaborator (Lone Star Sitar).