🌊 Bali Jatra UK 2026 – A Grand Celebration of Odisha’s Maritime Legacy
🌊 Bali Jatra UK 2026 – A Grand Celebration of Odisha’s Maritime Legacy
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Experience the UK’s Largest Odia Cultural Festival — Back for its 3rd Spectacular Edition!
Step into the vibrant spirit of Boita Bandana and celebrate Odisha’s legendary maritime glory right here in London. Organised by OSUK CIC, Bali Jatra UK 2026 returns to it's 3rd edition bringing together history, high-energy entertainment, authentic Odia cuisine, and a thriving community for an unforgettable 10-hour cultural extravaganza.
Whether you're coming for the soulful beats of Sambalpuri folk dance, high-voltage entertainment, exploring vibrant stalls or genuine tastes of home, there is something for the whole family - come Let’s Celebrate Togetherness !
✨ What Awaits You at Bali Jatra UK 2026 ✨
🍽️ 1. Authentic Odisha Cuisine - Lunch & Dinner
Taste the flavours of home — freshly prepared traditional dishes by the award-winning restaurant Chillika.
🛶 2. Traditional Boita Bandana
Honouring Odisha’s glorious maritime heritage with rituals and a celebration of our seafaring traditions.
🎭 3. Cultural Extravaganza
Folk Dance• Odissi• Bollywood• Energetic Group Performances. Odia & Hindi Songs & Much, Much More!
🎤 4. Live Bollywood Singer Performance
A power-packed musical evening with a renowned Bollywood artist — sing, dance and enjoy your favourite Odia & Bollywood hits live.
👗 5. Fashion Show
Where tradition meets glamour — celebrate the elegance, colours and timeless beauty of Indian fashion.
🍲 6. Food & Crafts Bazaar
Authentic Odisha delicacies, Indian street food, UK artisan stalls, handicrafts and more.
🎧 7. DJ Party – Dance Till You Drop
A high-energy DJ session featuring Bollywood, Retro & Global Hits.
🇮🇳 8. Special Guests from the Indian High Commission, Local MP & Royal Representatives
Honoured dignitaries joining us to celebrate Odisha’s global cultural footprint.
💼 9. Business Networking Zone
Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals from across the community.
📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: Saturday, 28th November 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 10 PM
📍 Venue: Riddlesdown Collegiate, Honister Heights, South Croydon CR8 1EX
🚗 Parking: Available Onsite
🚆 Nearest Stations: Kenley • Purley
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cJ16GAGGDoHXpc5d8
Venue Contact: https://riddlesdown.org/contact-us/
🛍️ Sponsorship & Stall Enquiries
Sponsorship Contacts
Partha Panda – 07970829806
Dipti Mohanty – 07872340362
Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Pattnayak – 07948608853
Subhakanta Das – 07809871084
Stall Booking Contacts
Minaketan Panda – 07834082183
Partha Panda – 07970829806
Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Pattnayak – 07948608853
🎨 Cultural Programme Participation
Subhranshu Barpanda – 07712141377
Subhakanta Das – 07809871084
Dipti Mohanty – 07872340362
☎️ General Event Contacts
Minaketan Panda – 07834082183
Biren Patnaik – 07876805837
Prakash Dey – 07791499125
Srikant Padhi – 07833254862
📧 Email: osuk.balijatra@gmail.com
Location
Riddlesdown Collegiate, CR8 1EX