Here’s What You Need to Know About the Lotus Festival at Gillette Stadium This Saturday
The Desai Foundation’s Lotus Festival will bring community leaders, live performers and supporters together in Foxboro on October 10, featuring a keynote address, Bollywood dance and live entertainment. Here are the event details, parking instructions and what guests should know before arriving.
FOXBORO, Mass. — The Lotus Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Hosted by the Desai Foundation, the event will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., bringing together an accomplished lineup of speakers and performers for an evening celebrating culture, community and connection.
The festival will feature keynote speaker Zenobia Moochhala, co-founder of Care.com and Undersecretary of Business Strategies for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, alongside performer Nihal Singh and the Kalyani Valiyaveettil Dance Collective.
With a formal dress code, designated parking and specific stadium entrances for general and accessible entry, guests are encouraged to review the following details before heading to the venue.
When and Where Is the Lotus Festival?
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
- Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA 02035
- Dress code: Indian or formal attire
Who Will Be Featured at the Festival?
The Lotus Festival’s advertised lineup features a keynote speaker and two performances highlighting leadership, entertainment and Indian culture.
Zenobia Moochhala — Keynote Speaker
Moochhala is the co-founder of Care.com and serves as Undersecretary of Business Strategies for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her background in entrepreneurship and public service brings a leadership perspective to the festival.
Nihal Singh — Performer
Singh’s featured profile highlights more than 2,000 performances, appearances in 32 or more countries and over one billion views. His listed credits also include a performance at Coachella.
Kalyani Valiyaveettil Dance Collective — Performer
The Kalyani Valiyaveettil Dance Collective will present a Bollywood dance performance, bringing Indian music and dance to the festival’s entertainment lineup.
Parking and Stadium Entrance Information
Guests should plan ahead for parking and entry at Gillette Stadium.
- Parking: West side of the stadium, in front of Lot 22. Refer to the event parking map for directions.
- Main entrance: W1 Escalator Lobby.
- Accessible entry (ADA): W2 Elevator Lobby.
Guests who require accessible entry should use the designated W2 Elevator Lobby.
Security Screening: What Guests Should Know
A New England Revolution soccer game is also scheduled at Gillette Stadium that evening. As a result, guests attending the Lotus Festival should expect a light security screening before entering the venue.
According to the event’s instructions, guests will simply walk through a metal detector at the stadium entrance. Attendees should allow a little extra time for entry and follow stadium staff directions.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets are available through the festival’s online ticketing page.
Ticket website: https://give.classy.org/LOTUS26
What to Wear
The stated dress code is Indian or formal attire. Guests can choose traditional Indian clothing or formal wear appropriate for an evening event.
Lotus Festival at a Glance
- Event: Lotus Festival
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Hours: 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035
- Dress code: Indian/formal
- Parking: West side of the stadium, in front of Lot 22
- Main entrance: W1 Escalator Lobby
- ADA entrance: W2 Elevator Lobby
- Security: Walk-through metal detector screening
- Presented by: Desai Foundation
- Featured guests: Zenobia Moochhala, Nihal Singh and the Kalyani Valiyaveettil Dance Collective
- Tickets: https://give.classy.org/LOTUS26
With an evening program combining leadership, live entertainment and Indian cultural performance, the Lotus Festival promises an opportunity for guests to connect through culture and community. Attendees should plan their arrival around the 4:30 p.m. VIP check-in, follow the designated parking and entrance instructions, and allow time for security screening due to the concurrent soccer game.
