Toronto 
Events Description
Shaam-e-Rekhta is a live cultural evening curated by Rekhta International Cultural Events (RICE).
Built around poetry, music, storytelling, and conversation, it draws from the literary and artistic traditions that have shaped South Asian culture for centuries. The programme brings distinguished voices and performers from across the world to the stage.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $80.10-$99.00
Presale adult tickets start at: $89.00
+ fees
Presale senior tickets start at: $80.10
+ fees
Onsale adult tickets start at: $99.00
+ fees
Onsale senior tickets start at: $89.10
+ fees
Group tickets (10+) start at: $89.10
+ fees
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday September 19, 2026
Roohaniyat
An evening of Sufi Music featuring Rabbi Shergill
5.00 – 6.30 PM (EDT)
A performance that brings together poetry, folk traditions and contemporary independent music.
Rabbi Shergill is one of the world’s most distinctive South Asian independent musicians, known for blending Punjabi folk/ Sufi poetry with rock music & a sound texture that is uniquely his own. With songs that have become part of the country’s musical landscape and a career defined by artistic independence, his work continues to resonate across generations.
At Shaam-e-Rekhta, Rabbi brings his signature voice and evocative songwriting to the stage for an evening of music shaped by lyrical depth, introspection and the enduring power of storytelling.
Rang aur Noor
Urdu Shairon Ke Filmi Shahkaar
6.30 – 8.30 PM (EDT)
A Grand Musical Theatrical Written & Directed by Huma Khalil
Rang aur Noor is a vibrant, two-hour spectacle that promises to captivate the audience with a unique blend of dance, live singing, music and storytelling.
The show takes the audience on a compelling audiovisual journey through the golden era of Urdu poets, who wrote these timeless lyrics that continue to inspire and complement all our moods even today.
The show aims to highlight the invaluable role these poets have played in shaping the music and lyrics that define Bollywood’s cinematic history, taking the audience on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
September 20, 2026 | Sunday
Roohaniyat
An evening of Sufi Music featuring Rabbi Shergill
5.00 – 6.30 PM (EDT)
A performance that brings together poetry, folk traditions and contemporary independent music.
Rabbi Shergill is one of the world’s most distinctive South Asian independent musicians, known for blending Punjabi folk/ Sufi poetry with rock music & a sound texture that is uniquely his own. With songs that have become part of the country’s musical landscape and a career defined by artistic independence, his work continues to resonate across generations.
At Shaam-e-Rekhta, Rabbi brings his signature voice and evocative songwriting to the stage for an evening of music shaped by lyrical depth, introspection and the enduring power of storytelling.
Rang aur Noor
Urdu Shairon Ke Filmi Shahkaar
6.30 – 8.30 PM (EDT)
A Grand Musical Theatrical Written & Directed by Huma Khalil
Rang aur Noor is a vibrant, two-hour spectacle that promises to captivate the audience with a unique blend of dance, live singing, music and storytelling.
The show takes the audience on a compelling audiovisual journey through the golden era of Urdu poets, who wrote these timeless lyrics that continue to inspire and complement all our moods even today.
The show aims to highlight the invaluable role these poets have played in shaping the music and lyrics that define Bollywood’s cinematic history, taking the audience on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Approx 4 Hours
Venue & Address
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Wheelchair accessible
