Boston Bhangra Competition 2026

Don't miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the North America! This will be our 23rd year and we're looking for it to be our biggest and best yet! Bhangra is a folk dance from India that is very high energy and really fun to watch. People have compared it to a fusion of hip hop and cheerleading with a folk twist. We will have some of the best Bhangra teams from the USA and Canada battling it out to be crowned the champions!! Don't miss it at the Strand Theatre in Boston on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 @ 6 PM Sharp! This year we will have 2 categories: music category with pre-recorded music that the teams dance to and a live category, where teams bring their own bands and they perform to their bands! This will be a FIRST for a US competition! LEGENDARY Bhangra singer/producer PBN will be performing live!!! You can count on some delicious indian food being sold by Mirchi Nation restaurant throughout the night along with drinks. We will also have the biggest Bhangra party in the northeast directly following the event featuring the Nations Finest Xtreme Productions featuring DJ Bunty along with Dhol Players!  Learn more @ <a href="http://www.bostonbhangra.com/bbc%20or%20call%20617-448-2508">http://www.bostonbhangra.com/bbc or call 617-448-2508</a>

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South Asian Showdown XVII

This will be the 17th year of the South Asian Showdown (SAS) due to the support of the teams, sponsors and community! We look to make this the BIGGEST SAS ever! Teams from all over North America &amp; Canada have deemed us “one of the best Bollywood/Fusion competitions” in the North America, and we look forward to living up to that title again this year. Bollywood/Fusion is a highly energetic dance from India that combines many different styles of dance coordinated to a theme. You will see Bollywood, Hip Hop, Bhangra, Classical, Contemporary, Tollywood and more! You don’t want to miss out on the chance of hearing the feet pulsing music, and phenomenal atmosphere at the event. You will see some of the best dance performances of the year with teams that come to Boston from the US and Canada! This year's competition will be taking place on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 @ the historic <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/strand-theatre">Strand Theatre</a> in Boston. This theatre is bigger and better than before and we look forward to seeing the teams light it up!! You can count on delicious indian food being sold by Mirchi Nation at the venue! Come hungry to get food and drinks! For more details, visit <a href="http://www.southasianshowdown.com/">http://www.southasianshowdown.com</a> or call Rohit @ 617-448-2508. You can also e-mail us @ <a href="mailto:info@southasianshowdown.com">info@southasianshowdown.com</a>.

Boston Bhangra Competition 2025

Don't miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the USA! This will be our 22nd year and we're looking for it to be our biggest and best yet! Bhangra is a folk dance from India that is very high energy and really fun to watch. People have compared it to a fusion of hip hop and cheerleading with a folk twist.   We will have some of the best Bhangra teams from the USA and Canada battling it out to be crowned the champions!! Don't miss it at the Strand Theatre in Boston on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 @ 6 PM Sharp! This year we will have 2 categories: music category with pre-recorded music that the teams dance to and a live category, where teams bring their own bands and they perform to their bands! This will be a FIRST for a US competition!   LEGENDARY Bhangra singer Bhinda Jatt will be performing live!!! You can count on some delicious indian food being sold by Mirchi Nation restaurant throughout the night along with drinks.   We will also have the biggest Bhangra party in the northeast directly following the event featuring the Nations Finest Xtreme Productions featuring DJ Bunty &amp; DJ Jaskaran along with Dhol Players!  Learn more @ <a href="http://www.bostonbhangra.com/bbc%20or%20call%20617-448-2508">http://www.bostonbhangra.com/bbc or call 617-448-2508</a>

South Asian Showdown XVI

Thank you for your interest in the South Asian Showdown (SAS). This will be the 16th year thanks to the support of the teams, sponsors and community! Thank you!!! We look to make this the BIGGEST SAS ever! Teams from all over North America &amp; Canada have deemed us “one of the best Bollywood/Fusion competitions” in the North America, and we look forward to living up to that title again this year. Bollywood/Fusion is a highly energetic dance from India that combines many different styles of dance coordinated to a theme. You will see Bollywood, Hip Hop, Bhangra, Classical, Contemporary, Tollywood and more! You don’t want to miss out on the chance of hearing the feet pulsing music, and phenomenal atmosphere at the event. You will see some of the best dance performances of the year with teams that come to Boston from the US and Canada! This year's competition will be taking place on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 @ the historic <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/strand-theatre">Strand Theatre</a> in Boston. This theatre is bigger and better than before and we look forward to seeing the teams light it up!! For more details, visit <a href="http://www.southasianshowdown.com/">http://www.southasianshowdown.com</a> or call Rohit @ 617-448-2508. You can also e-mail us @ <a href="mailto:info@southasianshowdown.com">info@southasianshowdown.com</a>.

Boston Bhangra Competition 2024

Don't miss the BIGGEST Bhangra Competition in the USA! This will be our 21st year and we're looking for it to be our biggest and best yet! Bhangra is a folk dance from India that is very high energy and really fun to watch. People have compared it to a fusion of hip hop and cheerleading with a folk twist.   We will have some of the best Bhangra teams from the USA and Canada battling it out to be crowned the champions!! Don't miss it at the Strand Theatre in Boston on November 23rd!   LEGENDARY Bhangra singer Balvir Boparai will be performing live!!! You can count on some delicious indian food being sold by Shanti restaurant throughout the night along with drinks.   We will also have the biggest Bhangra party in the northeast directly following the event featuring the Nations Finest Vibez Entertainemtn featuring RJ Randeep and SamarSounds along with Dhol Players!  Learn more @ <a href="http://www.bostonbhangra.com/bbc">www.bostonbhangra.com/bbc</a> or call 617-448-2508

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Experiences

Boston Bhangra Competition 2026

South Asian Showdown XVII

Boston Bhangra Competition 2025

South Asian Showdown XVI

Boston Bhangra Competition 2024