Featuring: Kumar Sharma and the Kathak Rockers with acclaimed dancers from the USA The grand inauguration of NABC 2026, featuring the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, the singing of national anthems (India, USA, Canada, and Bangladesh), and a spectacular dance recital featuring Kumar Sharma and the Kathak Rockers -- a breathtaking fusion of classical Kathak, Bollywood choreography, and contemporary world dance that sets the tone for an unforgettable weekend of Bengali cultural celebration.

Featuring: Joy Dattagupta, Poulami Chatterjee, Saheb Chatterjee, and Shovan Sundar. A specially curated grand tribute performance exploring the profound life, unmatched versatility, and iconic cinematic works of the legendary film personality Soumitra Chattopadhyay.

Featuring: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt. Tanmoy Bose, Rohan Krishnamurty A once-in-a-generation sarod recital by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, one of India's greatest living classical musicians and a Padma Vibhushan awardee. Accompanied by legendary tabla maestro Pandit Tanmoy Bose and acclaimed mridangam artist Rohan Krishnamurty, this performance brings together three genres of Indian classical mastery on one stage.

Featuring: Aneek Dhar, Trijoy Dey, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Mayuri Saha, Trisha Chatterjee, Manasi Ghosh, Subhadeep Das, Kishore Sodha A high-energy tribute to the legendary Bollywood composer Rahul Dev Burman ("Pancham"), featuring an ensemble of celebrated vocalists including Aneek Dhar, Trijoy Dey, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Mayuri Saha, Trisha Chatterjee, Manasi Ghosh, Subhadeep Das, and trumpet maestro Kishore Sodha. Relive the golden era of Hindi film music with iconic songs that defined a generation.

A choral celebration of Rabindranath Tagore's songs by the Tagore Society of Houston. "Shatakanthe Rabindranath" (Tagore in a Hundred Voices) brings together a large chorus performing beloved Rabindra Sangeet in rich multi-part harmony.

Featuring: Aneek Dhar, Trijoy Dey, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Mayuri Saha, Trisha Chatterjee, Joy Sankar, Manasi Ghosh, Subhadeep Das A sweeping musical journey celebrating a century of Bengali music, performed by an ensemble of acclaimed vocalists including Aneek Dhar, Trijoy Dey, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Mayuri Saha, Trisha Chatterjee, Joy Sankar, Manasi Ghosh, and Subhadeep Das. From the golden era of Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Geeti through the classic film songs of Hemanta Mukherjee and Manna Dey to the modern Bengali band movement, this program traces the extraordinary evolution of Bengal's musical soul across ten decades.

A spectacular musical dance drama by the Bangladesh Cultural Organization titled "Bengali Harlem," presented as a tribute on the occasion of America's 250th anniversary of independence. This production celebrates the parallel journeys of Bengali and American cultural movements through music, dance, and storytelling.

A solo concert by Subhadeep Das Chowdhury, one of the featured international artists of NABC 2026. A versatile vocalist known for his command of Bengali modern songs and Bollywood playback, Subhadeep delivers an intimate and energetic performance.

A breathtaking dance-and-live-music spectacle titled "Yodhini" (The Warrior Woman). This production combines powerful classical Indian dance with live musical accompaniment to tell stories of feminine strength, valor, and resilience drawn from Indian mythology and history. Featuring acclaimed Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya and 150 acclaimed dancers from the USA.

The International Film Festival & Awards (IFFA) Golden Eagle Award ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in Bengali cinema and artistic excellence across the global diaspora.

Featuring: Kaushiki Chakraborty and Shantanu Moitra Paankh is a transcendent musical collaboration between Kaushiki Chakraborty, the distinguished Grammy-nominated Hindustani classical vocalist, and Shantanu Moitra, the celebrated National Award-winning film composer. More than a concert, Paankh is a narrative of lived experiences expressed through melody, poetry, and emotion -- where Kaushiki's deeply ingrained classical sensibilities meet Shantanu's modern, cinematic, and narrative-driven musical vision. The result is a one-of-a-kind evening that bridges the purity of Indian classical tradition with the storytelling power of contemporary composition.

Jonokonthe Nazrul (UNIVOICE NAZRUL) presents “ Gahi Samyer Gaan” - “We sing ‘’Equality” – a medley of Nazrul poems, songs and writings on Equality. This program has been created through the guidance of Anindita Kazi, the granddaughter of Nazrul, and includes chorus renderings of local artists from various States in USA to present at the Bongo Sammelon (Bengali Conference) under the Jonokonthe Nazrul banner.

A spirited performance by next generation artists featuring Resonance Band presenting "Tomare Selam" -- a musical salute celebrating Bengali heritage through contemporary band arrangements of classic and original Bengali songs. Directed by Satyajit Bhattacharya.

Featuring: Pt. Tanmoy Bose (Mahaguru) The grand finale of the NABC Idol singing competition, with Pandit Tanmoy Bose serving as Mahaguru (chief judge). Talented contestants from across North America compete for the title in this electrifying showcase of vocal talent.

A vibrant folk-fusion musical extravaganza titled "Folks of India -- The Roots," featuring artists Aneek Dhar, Trijoy Dey, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Mayuri Saha, Trisha Chatterjee, Joysankar, Manasi Ghosh, and Subhadeep Das. This high-energy show traces Indian music back to its folk origins with contemporary arrangements.

The grand closing ceremony of NABC 2026, featuring farewell addresses, cultural highlights, the ceremonial handover to the next NABC host city, and a final celebratory performance bringing the conference to a memorable close. Choreographed and directed by acclaimed artist Sunrita Kainth, music by maestro Bickram Ghosh.

Featuring: Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani with full live band The marquee concert of NABC 2026 -- "The Superhit Tour" brings Bollywood's iconic composer-duo Vishal-Shekhar to the stage with a full live band for an electrifying three-hour concert. Known for chart-topping hits from blockbusters like "Om Shanti Om," "Chennai Express," "War," "Sultan," and "Fighter," Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani deliver a high-energy spectacle of Bollywood anthems, audience sing-alongs, a spectacular production that promises to be the definitive finale of NABC 2026.