Community Event and Festival Organization
Available across Bengaluru
We organize accessible community festivals and events in Bangalore where everyone, including people with disabilities, can join in and participate in art, music, games, and social activities.
Pricing Guide
Weekend Social Mixer Ticket (GATHr)
Event Experience
- Venue: Access to gathering spot in Cubbon Park or Bandstand (ground seating, no chairs).
- Duration: 4 to 5 hours (typically Sunday mornings).
- Crowd: Curated group of 30-50 participants.
Food & Beverage
- Lunch: One standard vegetarian meal box (e.g., Bisibelebath, Pulao, or Roti-Curry).
- Beverage: One tetra-pack juice or small water bottle.
Activities
- Ice-Breakers: Facilitated introduction games.
- Group Activities: Use of simple props for tug-of-war, board games, or Frisbee.
- Content: Participation in group social media reel creation.
Overnight Community Camping Pass
Accommodation & Venue
- Stay: 1 Night in a shared dome tent (2 or 3 person occupancy, Quechua style).
- Bedding: Sleeping mat and sleeping bag provided.
- Facilities: Access to common washrooms at the campsite.
Meals (Vegetarian Only)
- Schedule: High Tea on arrival, Buffet Dinner (Roti, Dal, Rice, Sabzi), South Indian Breakfast.
Activities
- Night: Bonfire setup with music jamming and blindfolded conversations.
- Morning: Light nature walk or sunrise yoga session.
- Community: Facilitated networking games.
Corporate Sign Language & Sensitization Session
Facilitation & Personnel
- Trainers: 1 Native Signer (Deaf individual) and 1 Voice Interpreter.
- Support: 1 On-site Coordinator.
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.
Session Content
- ISL Basics: A-Z alphabets, daily greetings, and finger-spelling names.
- Sensitization: Deaf culture orientation and myth-busting.
- Activity: Silent communication games (Charades style).
Hard Inclusions
- Materials: Printed A4 handouts of the ISL alphabet.
- Logistics: Trainer travel costs to offices within Bangalore city limits.
Festival Vendor Stall Rental
Infrastructure
- Space: 6x6 ft or 8x8 ft designated area on event ground.
- Furniture: 1 Rectangular table with cloth cover and 2 plastic chairs.
- Power: One basic 5A plug point (light usage only).
- Shelter: Basic canopy or shared tent coverage.
Marketing & Access
- Audience: Access to 1500-2000 attendees.
- Passes: 2 Vendor Entry passes.
- Digital: Mention in Instagram story.
Mandatory Rules
- Food: Vegetarian items only.
- Sustainability: Zero Waste guidelines (no single-use plastic).
About Community Event and Festival Organization
We don’t just pull off events - we try to make every festival feel like a movement. Our motto’s simple: everyone does their bit, and together we make something huge. You’ll see us organizing mashups of art, music, and social change, but real talk - what matters most is that everyone gets to join in, especially folks with disabilities.
Highlights from Our Festivals
- Tandav, our flagship, is more than just an inclusive dance festival. Over 1500 people, 100+ performers, and a crowd that literally brings the house down. You’ll find traditional Shinkari Melam, Punjabi Dhol, and a DJ, all in the same day.
- Happy Festival? That’s a day with 200 visually impaired students, 200 volunteers, and stuff like board games, treasure hunts, and movies with audio descriptions.
- Sign Fest is how we throw a sign language celebration - bringing Deaf and hearing communities together. Songs, stories, and tons of new learning.
- From Satrangi Re (live music, dhol, games under the trees) to our GATHr picnics for newcomers, we’re always trying to make it easy to find your people.
Powered by Volunteers
Our whole ‘Inclusion Movement’ runs because people show up on weekends to help out. We even built Karmasthan in BTM Layout - a community volunteering hub where everything gets planned and prepped.
We’re Everywhere
From Cubbon Park lawns to Bellandur schools and Kanakpura campsites, we pop up wherever the community is. If you’re in Bangalore and want accessible events, chances are we’re not far.
Meet your Expert
Smileys
167 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Started out as a bunch of friends, painting and laughing on Sundays, just wanting to give back. We called ourselves Smileys. Instagram went wild in 2023, and suddenly, we grew big - like, really big. So, we got serious, built structure, started The Inclusion Movement. Now, every weekend, we’re at special schools, but we missed the old vibe, the art, the fun. Karmasthan came to life - a space in Bangalore where anyone can walk in, create, belong. Still all about the smiles, always.
My Work
Inclusive Festivals & Events - We run Tandav, an inclusive dance festival, and host events like Happy Festival and Satrangi Re for differently-abled kids.
Community Art Platforms - Our open mic nights like Voices In The Spotlight welcome stand-up, poetry, singing, and more, all for social causes.
Karmasthan - Volunteering Hub - Karmasthan in BTM Layout is our volunteering hub. Join eco-friendly workshops, sign language classes, or just drop in.
Weekend Volunteering at Special Schools - Every weekend, our crew volunteers at 25+ special schools, bringing dance and joy to kids with disabilities.
