VadFest


VadFest, organized by Art and Culture Foundation Vadodara under the aegis of Vadodara International Art and Culture Festival Authority, Government of Gujarat and Gujarat Tourism, is an initiative to promote and restore Vadodara as a cultural capital of India. It is one of India's biggest art and cultural festivals. Vadodara is famous for its rich heritage, fine arts, performing arts, iconic architecture, industrious nature and academic infrastructure. The first such festival was on 23–26 January 2015.

VadFest 2015

VadFest 2015 was an international art and culture festival spread across the four-day Republic Day weekend 2015. Legends from across India and around the world graced the cityscape for a fabulous four-day celebration of art, music, dance, drama, culture, food and a special kids’ theater fest. NRIs and people from 42 countries attended the first VadFest.
VadFest showcased some of the finest performances, illustrious artists and a program remarkably kaleidoscopic in diversity.

Garvi Gujarat Festival

Line up on 23rd JanLine up on 24th JanLine up on 25th JanLine up on 26th Jan
YanniSunidhi Chauhan & Kailash KherSonu NigamA.R Rahman
Pt. Hairprasad ChaurasiaRahul Sharma & Buddy WellsBetween the linesGolf
Blame it on yashrajRaju Raja Ram aur MainKishan Vs KanhaiyaSivamani Trio
Chapa kataMareezGarvi Gurjarikuch bhi ho sakta hai
Garvi GurjariGarvi GurjariMagnificent '7'Chanakya
Magnificent '7'Magnificent '7'Path FindersGarvi Gurjari
Path FindersPath FindersIndian ContemporaryMagnificent '7'
Indian ContemporaryIndian ContemporaryBaroda ChroniclesPath Finders
Baroda ChroniclesBaroda ChroniclesBack to CollegeIndian Contemporary
Back to CollegeBack to CollegeArt Pop-upBaroda Chronicles
Art Pop-upArt Pop-upGavin Turk & Donald WoodmanBack to College
Gavin Turk & Donald WoodmanGavin Turk & Donald WoodmanVintage VadodaraArt Pop-up
Vintage VadodaraVintage VadodaraPapyrus Indic the paper showGavin Turk & Donald Woodman
Papyrus Indic the paper showPapyrus Indic the paper showDrama WorkshopVintage Vadodara
Isha SharvaniBeauty and the BeastStreet Food and Royal CuisineGeeta Chandran
Snow white & the 7 dwarfsVintage Car ShowThe Story Of Diwali
Street Food and Royal CuisineStreet Food and Royal Cuisine
Papyrus Indic the paper show
Vintage Car Show

Controversies

Three BJP MLAs had decided to stay away from VadFest quoting they have not received invitation of Garvi Gujarat festival. Later it was resolved.