Kalakunj presents Nrityanjali 2026 and Abhijnana Shakuntalam

Kalakunj are back at 3sixty on Saturday 14 November, with a double bill they've titled Nrityanjali 2026 and Abhijnana Shakuntalam. It's their annual celebration of South Asian arts and heritage, and this year they're bringing in guest artist Koel Ghosh to perform Odissi, one of the oldest classical dance forms from the eastern state of Odisha. Between the two, the afternoon runs for three and a half hours, so you'll want to clear your whole Saturday.

Kalakunj is an award-winning performing arts group, and this is their big yearly showcase. The double bill format means you get two distinct pieces in one sitting, and the addition of Koel Ghosh brings Odissi into the mix alongside the group's own work. If you're not familiar with it, Odissi is known for its fluid, sculptural movements and intricate footwork, and having a guest artist take the lead on it gives the afternoon a bit more range than a single group on their own.

It's a long one, though — three and a half hours from start to finish, so it's more of a proper afternoon out than a quick stop. The doors open at 2:40 PM, and the show runs from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Tickets are £11.55, and you'll find it at 3sixty, the Reading University Students' Union over at Whiteknights, RG6 6AZ.