Alam Khan In Concert

July 12, 2025

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  • Alam Khan In Concert

    July 12, 2025
    7:00-9:30 p.m.

    An evening with Alam Khan is a soul-stirring journey through the sounds of Indian classical music, led by one of the most respected sarod players of our time. Alam Khan, son of the legendary Swara Samrat Ali Akbar Khan, is bringing his signature blend of emotional depth and masterful technique to Surrey—joined by the incredible Eman Hashimi on tabla.

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    Rishta

    July 13, 2025
    3:00-6:00 p.m.

    Free to Experience

    Step into a living archive of Punjabi expression at Rishta, a vibrant afternoon where poetry, music, memory, and community converge. Featuring voices from across generations, this event honours a rich literary legacy from Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji to emerging artists. Come be part of the story, a shared journey through centuries of poetic fire and the hearts that keep it burning.

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    Tell Me

    July 5-12, 2025
    12-5  p.m.

    Free to Experience

    What would you say if no one was watching? What might you hear if you really listened?

    Tell Me is an intimate, interactive installation by Montreal artist Anamika Deb—where you step in alone, share a thought or secret, and receive a chorus of voices from others who’ve done the same. Each story is real. Each voice is anonymous. Together, they form a collective portrait of what it means to be human—our hopes, our fears, and everything in between.

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Meet the Artists

We see artists as important voices in the larger community, allowing us to step into the worlds they create, while also addressing the pressing questions of the one we inhabit. We present acclaimed international and local artists, connecting Vancouver to itself and the world. Curating through a South Asian lens, we center the exciting work of culturally diverse artists.

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Vivek with long, slicked-back blond hair and bold makeup, wearing large gold earrings, a black lace top, and displaying tattoos on their arm and chest, posing against a dark backdrop.
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Borderless Solidarities

2025 Curatorial Theme

by ISF’s Curator in Residence, Am Johal

In an era of hardened borders and unraveling certainties, we invoke an audacious idea—an insurgent solidarity that defies the inertia of our times. Through acts of deep hospitality, promiscuous alliances, and joyful resistance, Indian Summer Festival invites you to gather, dream, and imagine otherwise.

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  • "It is amazing to be a part of the South Asian community here, and see all the ways that people are forming community, performing their art, living, and thriving!”

    Nishant Jain (@thesneakyartist)

  • “ISF is a one-of-a-kind experience that must be felt. It has the power to transform your understanding of yourself and this beautifully mixed-up world we live in.”

    Zena Henriquez, Festival Patron

  • “I love the respectful collaboration with Indigenous peoples and the inclusiveness of Queer voices”

    Festival Patron

  • "Extremely and graciously sensitive to current times and issues"

    Festival Patron

  • “A sensual and cerebral smorgasbord—a veritable feast—for those with a curious mind.”

    Charlie Smith, The Georgia Straight

  • “When the world of culinary excellence meets sophisticated conversation, everybody wins.”

    Vancouver Magazine

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Be Part of What’s Next

For the past fourteen years, Indian Summer has produced our annual festival, modeling the kind of society we’d like to see: one that is creative, diverse, innovative, and inclusive—one that centers multiple perspectives and voices, and believes we’re stronger together.

There are four ways to support: donate, buy tickets, volunteer, or join our Patrons Circle.

Our Partners

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