What's on in Mumbai
Events in Mumbai this weekend and for the next two weeks: concerts, theatre, art, festivals, food, markets and kids' events, with dates, venues and booking links.
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This weekend in Mumbai
- Sat, 7 Nov: Deep Sur Tejalati, Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle East
- Sat, 7 Nov: Diwali Party: Sufi Jamming, Bollywood and DJ Night, The Stables, Andheri East
- Sat, 7 Nov: Manik Aasha Suman: Diwali Pahat, Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle East
- Sat, 7 Nov: Rahul Deshpande: Diwali Sandhya, Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle East
- Sat, 7 Nov: The Rahul Deshpande Collective: Diwali Pahat, Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali West
- Sun, 8 Nov: Diwali Pahat 2026 with Mahesh Kale, Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion
- Sun, 8 Nov: Diwali Vishesh with Aarya Ambekar, Aditya Birla Theatre, Babulnath, Malabar Hill
- Sun, 8 Nov: Vaidai: Gujarati Standup Comedy Show, Ink A Laugh, Vile Parle West
- Thu, 8 Oct to Wed, 18 Nov: Amores by Jose Zendejas Foyo, Anupa Mehta Contemporary Art, Colaba
- Fri, 9 Oct to Fri, 20 Nov: Satish Gujral 100: The Modernist Returns, National Gallery of Modern Art, Fort
- Sun, 1 Nov to Mon, 16 Nov: 48th Prithvi Festival, Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
- Fri, 6 Nov to Wed, 11 Nov: Diwali: lanterns, faral and Laxmi Pujan, Homes, markets and temples across Mumbai
- Fri, 6 Nov to Sun, 20 Dec: Will the Bulbul Sing to the Flowers Again?, Dilip Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, Nariman Point
Ongoing
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Satish Gujral 100: The Modernist Returns
A centenary retrospective of artist and architect Satish Gujral bringing together more than a hundred works across painting, sculpture, drawing and mixed media along with personal archives, curated by Pramod KG and returning his work to the city where his career began.
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48th Prithvi Festival
Prithvi Theatre's annual festival returns for 16 days of new play premieres, fringe shows and workshops in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tibetan and Urdu, including a Naseeruddin Shah co-directed stage adaptation of Salman Rushdie's memoir Knife.
Friday, 6 November
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Diwali: lanterns, faral and Laxmi Pujan
Mumbai's five day Diwali season, from Dhanteras shopping on 6 November through Lakshmi Puja night on 8 November to Bhai Dooj on 11 November, with lantern lit markets, home diyas and temple celebrations across the city.
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One Voice Many Worlds
Soprano Deirdre Lobo and pianist Nadine Crasto perform an evening of vocal music spanning opera, oratorio and musical theatre, from Handel and Puccini to Andrew Lloyd Webber, at NCPA's Little Theatre.
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Will the Bulbul Sing to the Flowers Again?
A photography show by Anita Khemka and Imran Kokiloo pairs archival family pictures with staged portraits shot in a Swiss valley that echoes Kashmir, exploring displacement and the pull of a troubled homeland.
Sunday, 8 November
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Diwali Pahat 2026 with Mahesh Kale
A dawn concert for Diwali morning with the classical and natya sangeet singer Mahesh Kale, in the Marathi tradition of Diwali Pahat, at Shanmukhananda Hall near King's Circle. Ticketed.
Thursday, 12 November
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META Festival 2026
Four touring productions, one per evening, each from a different Indian theatre tradition, including a Kathakali-rooted retelling of The Old Man and the Sea and a Bundeli folk Swang. A rare chance to see regional theatre styles rarely staged in Mumbai.
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NCPA Masterclass by Guru Sharmila Biswas: STHITI
A two-day Odissi dance masterclass led by veteran choreographer Sharmila Biswas, open to both in-person and online participants. Suited to dance students and practitioners wanting direct instruction from a senior name in the form.
Friday, 13 November
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AD Design Show 2026
A three-day showcase of furniture, interiors and decor from Indian and international design houses, with installations, talks and shopping. Good for anyone furnishing a home or simply curious about current design trends.
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Carvaan Live: Magic of Rafi
An intimate tribute concert built around the songs of playback singer Mohammed Rafi, part of Saregama's Carvaan Live series. A nostalgic evening for listeners who grew up on his film music.
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Drama Utsav Mumbai 2026
A 17-day theatre festival bringing 22 plays to one Bandra stage, with names such as Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, Swapnil Joshi and Amol Palekar across the run. A dense stretch of programming for serious theatregoers.
Later this fortnight
- Sat, 14 Nov: Page to Stage: Bindunadkalateet, Little Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point
- Sun, 15 Nov: NO ART Mumbai, Bayview Lawns, Mazgaon
- Wed, 18 Nov: Short Film Corner, Little Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point
In the neighbourhoods
- Thu, 8 Oct to Wed, 18 Nov: Amores by Jose Zendejas Foyo, Anupa Mehta Contemporary Art, Colaba
- Fri, 6 Nov: Diwali Sandhya: Tuze Nakshatranche Dene, the songs of Asha Bhosle, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga West
- Sat, 7 Nov: Deep Sur Tejalati, Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle East
- Sat, 7 Nov: Diwali Party: Sufi Jamming, Bollywood and DJ Night, The Stables, Andheri East
- Sat, 7 Nov: Manik Aasha Suman: Diwali Pahat, Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle East
- Sat, 7 Nov: Rahul Deshpande: Diwali Sandhya, Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle East
- Sat, 7 Nov: The Rahul Deshpande Collective: Diwali Pahat, Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali West
- Sun, 8 Nov: Diwali Vishesh with Aarya Ambekar, Aditya Birla Theatre, Babulnath, Malabar Hill
- Sun, 8 Nov: Vaidai: Gujarati Standup Comedy Show, Ink A Laugh, Vile Parle West
- Mon, 9 Nov: Abhanga Repost: Diwali Pahat, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga West
- Mon, 9 Nov: Lakh Lakh Chanderi: Diwali Pahat, Thane, Shiv Samartha Ground, Thane
- Mon, 9 Nov: Lakh Lakh Chanderi: Diwali Special, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga West
- Wed, 11 Nov: Diwali Pahat 2026 with Mahesh Kale, Thane, Shiv Samartha Ground, Thane
- Fri, 13 Nov: Bollywood Night Live ft. Euphony, The Finch, Powai
- Sat, 14 Nov: Sharon Verma Live, Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Breach Candy
- Sun, 15 Nov: Durbar Evenings by Godawan Estuary Water ft. Purbayan Chatterjee, Fairmont Mumbai, Vile Parle East
- Tue, 17 Nov: whysoKai: Mumbai Takeover, Raasta Bombay, Khar
Big nights ahead
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Anyma: ÆDEN World Tour
The Italian producer's first show in India, presented by Sunburn. ÆDEN is the audiovisual production he premiered headlining Coachella this year: melodic techno built around a continuous visual story rather than a conventional DJ set.
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Diljit Dosanjh: Aura India Tour
Diljit Dosanjh brings his Aura tour home to India after headlining Wembley Stadium in London, with an open-air night at Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
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Sunburn Festival 2026
The electronic music festival that began in Goa returns to Mumbai for two days at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, with The Chainsmokers, Sebastian Ingrosso and DJ Snake, who plays on 19 December. A closing party follows at the NSCI Dome in Worli on 20 December.
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Lollapalooza India 2027
The city's biggest music weekend: more than 40 acts across four stages. Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit and KATSEYE lead the bill, with Fontaines D.C., St. Vincent and 5 Seconds of Summer, alongside Anuv Jain, Indian Ocean, Aditya Gadhvi and Ricky Kej playing with Stewart Copeland. Tickets are on sale now.
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Gorillaz: The Mountain Tour
Damon Albarn brings the virtual band's live show to India for the first time, drawing on new album The Mountain alongside the back catalogue. Mumbai is one of only two Indian tour stops.
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Foo Fighters: India Debut
The American rock band plays its first ever India show at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, part of a two city debut that also stops in Bengaluru, with support from The Pretty Reckless.