Legacy Archive
Bruin Bhangra is about more than performance. It is a statement on cultural recognition, preservation, artistic excellence, and using a major stage to create meaningful impact in Los Angeles.
The Legacy
For our community, this competition is a form of validation. It shows young dancers that Punjabi culture belongs in prestigious artistic spaces and can stand proudly at the center of a world class venue.
Cultural Recognition
By bringing competitive Bhangra into one of UCLA's most iconic venues, Bruin Bhangra makes it clear that South Asian art belongs in prestigious spaces and deserves to be experienced with the same respect.
Purpose In Motion
The format pushes students to approach Bhangra with discipline, honor, and pride, turning rehearsal into cultural preservation and giving young dancers a lasting connection to the art form.
Partners
With a global audience at UCLA and all proceeds supporting a local Los Angeles charity, sponsors help expand awareness of Punjabi culture while directly giving back to the city that hosts the event.
View Sponsorship PacketWeekend Lineup
Event timeline for the Bruin Bhangra weekend, designed to feel like part of the same electric night.
May 23 | 5:30P-9:30P
Royce Hall
10745 Dickson Ct
Los Angeles, CA 90095
May 23 | 10P-2A
Globe Theatre
740 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Competitive Lineup
The chosen teams stepping onto the Bruin Bhangra stage, each bringing its own sound, style, and energy to the weekend.
Need To Know
Bruin Bhangra XXVI takes place on May 23, 2026 at Royce Hall on UCLA's campus.
Show tickets are available through the buy tickets button linked on this page. After party tickets are also available in the events section.
Proceeds support a local Los Angeles charity while helping Bruin Bhangra continue building a larger stage for Punjabi culture.
Please email bruinbhangra@gmail.com to discuss bulk order options.
Please look at this guide for more information: https://tinyurl.com/4fbk94t5
Support Bruin Bhangra
Your support helps fund production, travel, and the student work that brings Bruin Bhangra to the stage each year.
