07
Nov
Cultural
Diwali Night 2026
Our biggest event of the year. An evening of light, dance, food and music. Live classical performances, rangoli workshop, and a full Indian dinner. Sold out every year.
Events · 2026
The ISAK
calendar.
Twenty-eight events a year — from Diwali Night to Tuesday tandem-language meetups. Members get early access and priority seats; most events are open to all.
Members: free entry + early access to all events
Non-members: welcome at most events, small fee may apply
12
Oct
Welcome
Winter Semester Welcome
Meet your seniors, get bureaucracy tips, and find your people on day one. Includes Anmeldung checklist, SIM card walkthrough, blocked account Q&A, and dinner.
21
Oct
Career
German CV Workshop
Hands-on session with career coaches on writing Lebensläufe that land interviews at German companies. LinkedIn profile review included. Limited to 25 participants.
14
Mar
Cultural
Holi on the Rhine
Colours, music and pakoras by the river. Bring white clothes — leave as a rainbow. Germany's most photogenic Holi celebration, right at Deutsches Eck.
every
Sun
Social
Cricket & Chai Sundays
Weekly tape-ball cricket followed by hot chai and snacks. All skill levels welcome — we've taught complete beginners to play. Just show up with enthusiasm.
29
Nov
Career
Alumni Roundtable
Six ISAK alumni share how they went from semester abroad to Blue Card jobs at German companies. Real stories, honest advice. Q&A session included.
every
Tue
Language
Deutsch–Hindi Tandem
Weekly language exchange meetup. You teach your German partner Hindi (or any Indian language), they help you with German conversation. Coffee provided.
10
Oct
Cultural
Navratri Garba Night
Traditional Garba and Dandiya dance evening. Traditional attire encouraged, no prior dance experience needed — seniors will teach beginners on the spot.
multiple
Sep–Oct
Welcome
Airport Pickup Programme
Arriving at Frankfurt or Cologne airport with 30kg of luggage and zero idea what Deutsche Bahn is? Register for our coordinator-matched pickup programme.
Every week
Recurring
events.
Alongside the big annual events, ISAK runs regular weekly and monthly touchpoints. Show up as often or as little as you like.
Past highlights
What we've
celebrated.
A glimpse of the last twelve months. Every event was free for members, built by volunteers, and impossible to recreate — but we try every year.
