C
anberra audiences will have the chance to experience an evening of Carnatic classical music this May, with Karpahavalli Canberra Chapter presenting a special Mother’s Day concert featuring visiting artists from India.
The event, titled Devi, is scheduled for 10 May 2026 at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre in Canberra and will be led by vocalist Vid. Palghat Ramprasad, accompanied by percussion artists Vid. Melakaveri Balaji and Vid. Thirucherai Karthik.
Organisers describe the concert as a celebration of Carnatic music traditions, with performances expected to feature classical compositions and improvisational elements that are central to the South Indian music form.
Carnatic music, one of India’s oldest classical traditions, continues to attract audiences across Australia through cultural associations, touring musicians and community-led events. Canberra has seen a steady increase in multicultural arts programming in recent years, with local organisations regularly hosting performances linked to Indian classical dance and music traditions.
The concert is being presented by the Karpahavalli Canberra Chapter with support from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Additional performers on the night include Vid. Sriranjani Vasu and Mr. Satheeshan Elankumaran.
Doors are scheduled to open at 6pm, with performances beginning at 6.15pm. The venue is located at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre on London Circuit in Canberra’s city centre.
Organisers say the event is designed for audiences familiar with Carnatic music as well as those attending for the first time, with the Mother’s Day theme adding a family-focused element to the evening.
Tickets are currently available through the Karpahavalli website, with discounted entry offered for children under 12.
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