The UK’s leading Indian Arts company Milap has revealed an expanded Spring programme for 2026, including new shows in both Liverpool and Manchester.
Following a landmark year of Indian Arts for Milap in 2025, culminating in their 40th Anniversary in October, it comes as no surprise that 2026 has got off to a flying start with the first show of upcoming season in Liverpool already sold out. Riding the wave, Milap have announced brand new shows including a range of live music, dance, performing arts and literature for all….
New Shows
Dance and Performing Arts take centre stage at The Lowry this Spring with ‘Timeless’ on 22nd April. Conceived by Milap, the show is a celebration and homage to Indian dance, where three exceptional artists offer fresh creative voices within centuries-old traditions. Starring Elena Catalano (Odissi), Kinga Malec (Kathak) and Santosh Nair (Bharatanatyam), each artist will present a solo work, reflecting the refinement of their training and distinctive style, followed by an. exclusive collaborative performance, combining artforms in a multi-dimensional showcase.
Other recently announced shows in Manchester include two children’s concerts at The Bridgewater Hall on 16th February, featuring Jonathan Mayer (Sitar) and Milap’s Artist in Residence, Kousic Sen (Tabla). Designed with primary school children in mind, the show is an opportunity for curious young listeners to see and hear these extraordinary instruments up close. The performance is also interactive and children will be able to explore Indian rhythmic patterns through clapping and chanting.
Milap have also recently announced two children’s sessions in Liverpool, partnering with The Reader on Saturday 7th March. Holi at the Storybarn marks the arrival of spring, new life and the Hindi festival of colours with Holi-inspired storytelling sessions, spring crafts for families and a colour hunt in Calderstones park.
Coming Soon
Milap return to Liverpool International Jazz Festival on 28th February, with a special collaboration from Indo-Jazz frontrunners, Zoe Rahman & Arun Ghosh at the Capstone Theatre. The multi award-winning duo will explore their shared British-Bengali heritage in a musical conversation that blends South-Asian and jazz traditions.
Globally-acclaimed percussionist, composer and producer Sarathy Korwar will grace the stage of Birkenhead’s Future Yard on 28th March. A standout voice on the UK Jazz scene, Korwar presents a striking percussion-led exploration of rhythm, voice and electronics, fusing South-Asian temple procession rhythms with contemporary minimalism.
Milap are heading back to Manchester in March, for a double bill performance at The Lowry, with bold new dance-theatre work, ‘Just Enough Madness’ & ‘Caught Again In The Net of Rebirth’.
Created by and starring two new generation South-Asian female voices — the award-winning, UK-based Kuchipudi dancer, Payal Ramchandani and Dutch dance artist and choreographer, Chandenie Gobardhan — the performance weaves together inspiration from multiple dance styles, including Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, street dance and contemporary, and is accompanied by a striking live musical score by three musicians on percussion, flute and vocal.
MILAP SPRING 2026 PROGRAMME
Milap & The Bridgewater Hall present / A Concert for Children: Jonathan Mayer & Kousic Sen / Monday 16th February, 12.30pm & 2.30pm / TICKETS
Milap & The Tung Auditorium present / Satwinder Pal Singh & Kousic Sen / Wednesday 18th February, 1pm / SOLD OUT
Milap & LIJF 2026 present / Zoe Rahman & Arun Ghosh / Saturday 28th February, 1pm / TICKETS
Milap & The Reader present / Holi at the Storybarn / Saturday 7th March, 10am & 12pm / TICKETS
Milap & Future Yard present / Sarathy Korwar / Saturday 28th March, 7.30pm / TICKETS
Milap & The Lowry present / Just Enough Madness’ & ‘Caught Again In The Net of Rebirth’ / Tuesday 31st March, 8pm / TICKETS
Milap & The Lowry present / Timeless / Wednesday 22nd April, 7pm / TICKETS
