Chaandni Raat: The Broad Mehfil

Love. Light. Song. A moonlit mehfil at The Broad.
Step into a moonlit evening of music, poetry, and shared cultural memory at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
Chaandni Raat: The Broad Mehfil brings together beloved Bollywood melodies, timeless ghazals, and soul-stirring Sufi and qawwali music in a thoughtfully curated concert inspired by the traditional mehfil—reimagined for the contemporary stage.
Led by Neha Jetley, the evening unfolds as a musical journey through love and devotion, weaving storytelling with song and inviting audiences into a space of reflection, celebration, and collective listening. From familiar film classics to deeply rooted devotional traditions, the program honors the emotional depth and spiritual resonance of South Asian music.
Designed to feel immersive and atmospheric, the concert will transform The Broad into a modern, moonlit mehfil—where light, sound, and song come together in harmony.
This evening is for music lovers, culture seekers, and anyone drawn to the power of song to connect hearts across generations.
Expect:
• Bollywood classics
• Ghazals & poetic interludes
• Sufi & qawwali traditions