ManchesterGita Festival
Five days of satsang, scholarly conference, cultural celebration, and devotional gathering — bringing the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to the heart of Manchester.
25 – 29 August 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
5
Days of Celebration
4
Signature Programs
1
Global Community
About the Festival
A gathering rooted in the Gita, built for the world.
The Manchester Gita Festival brings together seekers, scholars, families and children for five days of reflection and celebration. Organised by GIEO Gita — the Global Inspiration & Enlightenment Organization of Bhagwad Gita — the festival carries forward a tradition of sharing the Gita’s teachings across communities and continents.
From quiet morning satsang to an evening of music and devotion, every moment is shaped around one intention: timeless values, offered freely, in the spirit of global harmony.
Founded on Wisdom
Every session is grounded in the verses of the Bhagavad Gita, brought to life through discourse and dialogue.
Community First
Open to families, students, and elders alike — a shared space for reflection across generations.
Global Reach
Part of a worldwide series of Gita gatherings connecting communities from India to the UK.
Free Spirit
Rooted in seva, the festival is offered in a spirit of service to the wider Manchester community.
Five Days, Four Pillars
What to Expect
Each day of the festival weaves together these four pillars — quiet reflection, thoughtful dialogue, joyful culture, and heartfelt devotion.
Satsang
Morning gatherings of shared reflection — chanting, silence, and discourse on the Gita's verses.
Conference
Scholarly discourse and dialogue with spiritual leaders exploring the Gita's relevance today.
Cultural Program
Dance, drama and music from young performers, bringing the Gita's stories vividly to life.
Devotional Gatherings
Evenings of kirtan and aarti under lamplight, closing each day in collective devotion.
Swami Shri Gyananand ji Maharaj
Spiritual Guide
Under the Grace ofSwami Shri Gyananand ji Maharaj
The festival is graced by the presence and blessings of Swami Shri Gyananand ji Maharaj, whose guidance has shaped GIEO Gita’s mission of carrying the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings to communities across the world.
Through satsang and conference sessions across the five days, attendees will have the opportunity to receive discourse, ask questions, and take part in collective moments of reflection and devotion.
GIEO GITA
Global Inspiration & Enlightenment Organization of Bhagwad Gita
Venue
In the Heart of Manchester
The Manchester Gita Festival will be held across a central Manchester venue, welcoming attendees from across the UK and beyond. Full venue details, directions, and accommodation guidance will be shared with registered guests closer to the date.
When
25 – 29 August 2026
Where
Manchester, United Kingdom
Save the Date
25th — 29th August 2026
Reserve your place at the Manchester Gita Festival and join a community celebrating five days of wisdom, culture, and devotion.