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In-person Arts & Culture

Mystical Qawwali Night with Karim Gillani and Ensemble

Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm

University of Alberta Botanic Garden

music region

Tickets are under $50

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Organized by: University of Alberta

April
24

Immerse yourself in an up-close intimate experience of extraordinary talent. Join us April 24 for the first in a new concert series inside the renowned Diwan Pavilion and experience the soul-stirring sounds of Qawwali music, presented by Karim Gillani and Ensemble. Enjoy the music and Garden for $35 + tax per person. Garden admission, chai and a sweet are included with the ticket price. Additional light snacks and an assortment of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

What is Qawwali Music

Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music that has been performed for centuries, blending poetic lyrics with hypnotic rhythms to inspire deep spiritual and emotional connection. With its energetic beats and passionate vocals, Qawwali transports audiences into a state of musical transcendence.

Performers

Karim Gillani: Vocals (pictured)
Shailaja Narayanan: Vocals
Baljit Kalsi: Keyboards
Sunny Hemani: Guitars
Anil Kumar: Dholak
Prashant Padamadan: Tabla
Shafiq Moorji: Octopad
Gurvinder Sokhal: Chorus

Important Information

This event is indoors and there are no refunds. However, in the event the Garden must cancel the event for any reason, we will contact ticket holders by email by 12 p.m., on the day of the event and issue refunds.
Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis; we encourage you to come early to get a good spot. Please note, some of the seats closer to the stage are situated on the floor.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. The Garden is open until 9:00 p.m.
Chai and a sweet are included in the ticket price. Additional light snacks and an assortment of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Please contact us at 780-492-3267 if you have any guests with limited mobility concerns.

University of Alberta Botanic Garden

51227 Alberta 60
Parkland County, AB, T7Y 1C5