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Best Live Music and Comedy Venues in Surat (2026 Guide)
Where to hear live music and watch stand-up in Surat: the Indoor Stadium, municipal auditoriums, The Green Room, the Performing Art Centre a… · 7 min read
Diwali 2026 in Surat: Dates, Bestu Varas, Shopping and Cracker Rules
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November and Bestu Varas on Tuesday 10 November. Dates, what shuts in Surat, where to shop, cracker timings and s… · 7 min read
Free Things to Do in Surat: 18 Ideas That Cost Nothing
18 free things to do in Surat: beaches, old-city walks, colonial cemeteries, society garba, the LitFest and free expos, plus six outings und… · 7 min read
New Year's Eve 2026 in Surat: Parties, Dry-State Rules and Tips
New Year's Eve 2026 in Surat: where the alcohol-free parties and gala dinners are, what Gujarat's prohibition law means for you, police chec… · 6 min read
Things to Do in Surat This Weekend: 30 Ideas (2026 Guide)
30 things to do in Surat this weekend: the fort, Dumas Beach, locho and ponk, comedy, workshops, kids' outings and free ideas, with areas an… · 7 min read
Uttarayan 2027 in Surat: Kite Festival Dates, Food and Safety Guide
Uttarayan 2027 in Surat is on Thursday 14 January, with Vasi Uttarayan on Friday 15 January. Kite flying, undhiyu and ponk, safety rules and… · 7 min read
Weekend Activities for Kids in Surat: 12 Family Outings
Weekend activities for kids in Surat: the Science Centre and planetarium, the zoo, the fort, Dumas Beach and art workshops, with ages, price… · 7 min read
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