Eindeloos India Festival x de Doelen
Derde Editie
1 November 2025
De Doelen celebrates the rich diversity of India during Eindeloos India – a festive program full of music, dance, film, and stories. In the Jurriaanse Zaal, foyer, and Van Capellen Zaal, you’ll enjoy seven hours of top artists from the Netherlands and abroad who blend authentic Indian ragas with contemporary influences from pop, jazz, R&B, soul, Carnatic, and Bollywood. A sensory experience that will stay with you for a long time.
Headlining artists: Ankita Joshi, Vidya Vox, Shankar Tucker, Krishna Bongane, Hinal Pattani
Saturday 1 November
Venue: de Doelen Rotterdam
Hall: Jurriaanse Zaal (Main performances)
Numbered Seating
Doors Open: 14:00 hrs
Time: 14:30 – 21:30 hrs (Complete Festival)
17:00 - 18:30 hrs: Concert Jasrangi Jugalbandi
19:30 - 21:00 hrs: Concert Vidya Vox
Ticket Prijs: €27 - €60
Performances in the Juriaanse Zaal
Jasrangi Jugalbandi – Ankita & Krishna
17:00 – 18:30 hrs
For the first time in the Netherlands: a Jasrangi Jugalbandi, known from the Prime series Bandish Bandits. Vocalists Ankita Joshi and Krishna Bongane present a musical dialogue in which two ragas — and two voices — flow together in harmony. This special form, developed by Ankita’s guru Pandit Jasraj, is rare due to the technical challenges between male and female vocal ranges. The musical accompaniment is provided by Hinal Pattani, known from DesiYUP’s Hindi Cinema Classics. Even without theoretical knowledge, the power of this music can be deeply felt.
Vidya Vox
19:30 – 21:00 hrs
For the first time live in the Netherlands: YouTube sensation Vidya Vox, together with composer and multi-instrumentalist Shankar Tucker. With her signature mashups and original songs, she blurs the boundaries between East and West. Expect a dynamic concert full of Bollywood, Carnatic, pop, and electronic beats.
Continuous Program
Jurriaanse Foyer (14:30 – 21:30 hrs)
The foyer transforms into a colorful South Asian market with sari draping, henna art, chai tasting, meditation clinics, Bollywood dance, a Meet & Greet with the artists, and more surprises.
Van Cappellen Zaal (14:30 – 21:30 hrs)
Watch impressive documentaries, including films about Indian Ragamala (made in Pakistan and India, in collaboration with Museum Rietberg Zürich), the portrait Moving Mountains about cult figure Ma Anand Sheela, and Maghreeb, about the search for home.
3 Years of Eindeloos India
The first edition took place in 2023, in honor of 150 years of Hindustani immigration. Since then, the festival has grown into a multi-day platform that connects the cultures and stories of South Asia with Rotterdam.
Practical Information:
During Eindeloos India, vegetarian snacks and bites will be available. Full meals will not be served.
With one ticket (including a seat in the Jurriaanse Zaal), you get access to the entire festival program.
After scanning your ticket, you will receive a stamp or festival wristband that allows you to leave de Doelen and return later.
The concerts in the Jurriaanse Zaal will start on time. When you hear the gong, please take your seat. Our staff will be happy to assist you in finding it.
Seating Juriaanse Zaal
Depending on the ticket you purchase, you may be able to reserve your seat in the Jurriaanse Zaal.
Venue: de Doelen Rotterdam
Parking
In Rotterdam city center, you can reserve a parking spot in advance at a discounted rate via the Parkeren in Rotterdam website. This allows you to save money and pay €22.00 for 8 hours of parking. For more information, check Parkeren Schouwburgplein 1 or Parkeren Schouwburgplein 2 and save money by booking your parking space well in advance of our events.
Public Transport
De Doelen is located in the heart of Rotterdam, within walking distance from Rotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam CS). Trains, buses, trams, and the metro all stop just a short walk from de Doelen. For detailed travel directions from your home to de Doelen, visit: 9292.nl.
Eindeloos India is made possible by:
