Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Shopping Festival 2025 will be organized from December 12, 2025, to January 13, 2026. The festival’s inauguration will be carried out by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on October 11, 2025, during the Filmfare Awards ceremony, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation announced today.

The festival will be spread across four main shopping districts—Sindhu Bhavan Road (SBR), C.G. Road, Nikol Modern Street, and Kankaria Rambag Road—and 16 hotspots including Sabarmati Riverfront, Manek Chowk, Law Garden, Gurjari Bazaar, Science City, Vastrapur, Prahlad Nagar Road, as well as leading malls like Ahmedabad One Mall, Palladium Mall, ISKCON Mega Mall, CG Square, and Pavilion Mall, the civic body said.

ASF 2025 will revolve around five immersive themes—Food Zone, Shopping and Artisan Zone, Music and Cultural Activities Zone, Sports Zone, and Entertainment Zone—designed to cater to diverse interests and age groups. This year’s edition will also feature premium shopping trails for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), electric vehicle exhibitions, heritage walks, and a global food carnival, providing a world-class experience that celebrates Ahmedabad’s rich traditions while embracing modern innovation, the AMC said.

Shopping Districts and Hotspots

Shopping Districts:

Sindhu Bhavan Road – Luxury Automobiles and Premium Fashion

• EV supercar launches, Audi/BMW/Mercedes test drives

• Designer fashion showcases, nightlife-inspired lighting, and music zone

C.G. Road – Watches and Jewelry

• Swiss and Indian watch exhibitions

• Jewelry expos in collaboration with GIEPC and HIS

• Jewelry-themed fashion shows

Maninagar – Kankaria Rambag Road – Home Décor

• Luxury furniture, smart home tech, curated interior presentations

• Art installations around Kankaria Lake

Nikol Modern Street and Naroda Area – Indigenous and Handicrafts

• Handloom, Khadi, tribal handicrafts

• “Vocal for Local” branding zone

• Traditional handicraft demonstrations and workshops

Hotspots:
Sabarmati Riverfront, Manek Chowk, Law Garden, Gurjari Bazaar, Science City, Vastrapur, Prahlad Nagar Road. Cultural programs will be focused within shopping districts and hotspots. Streets will be decorated and linked to cultural activities to attract maximum footfall. Open spaces in shopping districts will host large-scale events such as drone shows, fireworks, food festivals, and literary festivals.

Attractions for Citizens and Visitors:

• Discounts ranging from 15% to 35% at malls and stores (luxury brands, fashion, jewelry, electronics, and street vendors)

• Festival branding during Navratri Garba, Diwali Light Festival, Flower Show, Kankaria Carnival, and Kite Festival

• Drone shows, light and laser shows, musical concerts

• Ahmedabad Street Food Trail, Riverfront Food Carnival, Michelin-star pop-ups

• Heritage-linked shopping, interest-based itineraries (shopping, food, photography, architecture)

• Happy Street, sports events, boat races, carnival games, street performances

• Drones, robotics, AI shopping, VR gaming

• Inspiration from Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue and Doha Jewelry Expo

• Premium access for discounts, exclusive zones, lucky draws, and partner benefits

As per the AMC, the purpose of Ahmedabad Shopping Festival 2025 is to provide a unique shopping experience showcasing Gujarat’s finest handicrafts, modern products, and local specialties. A web portal and mobile application will be developed to brand, promote, and catalog Gujarat’s products.