Things to Do in Mumbai This November: Art, Music, and Culture

November in Mumbai arrives with the promise of a gust of wind (cooler air than usual) and a cultural calendar in full bloom. The city transforms into a stage for art, literature, design, and music (lots of concerts to look forward to in December), each event revealing a facet of its evolving creative identity.

Whether you’re wandering through a fairground of contemporary art, tracing the city’s Art Deco legacy, or dancing under strobe lights with Afrojack, here’s your curated list of where to be this month!

Art Mumbai 2025

Now in its third edition, Art Mumbai returns to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse as one of South Asia’s most ambitious art fairs, gathering 82 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks under one roof. The fair strikes a balance between legacy galleries like Chemould Prescott Road, in operation since the 1960s and a wave of dynamic contemporary galleries such as Black Cube and Lakeeren.

Beyond the booths, a robust Speaker Series anchors the fair, unpacking art valuation, collecting as investment, and the shifting contours of South Asian patronage. A centenary retrospective of Tyeb Mehta honours one of India’s modernist masters, while curated tours and guided walks offer an intimate entry into the practices of emerging and mid-career artists

When: 13–16 November

Where: Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai

Website: Art Mumbai

Milaaya Art Gallery at Art Deco Alive Mumbai

Milaaya Art Gallery proudly presents “Art Deco Mumbai — A Tribute in Embroidery”, an evocative showcase that celebrates the city’s iconic architectural heritage through the timeless art of hand embroidery. This curation brings together the artistry of Milaaya Embroideries and the design innovation of Milaaya Interiors, weaving threads of culture, craftsmanship, and creativity into a single narrative.

Wall Art by Milaaya Art Gallery will be showcased at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum for Art Deco Alive from 6th November onwards, while the Embroidered Art Deco Wallpapers by Milaaya Interiors will be showcased at The Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, on 11th November.Through this exhibition, Milaaya Art Gallery and Milaaya Interiors celebrate the spirit of Mumbai — a city where heritage and modernity coexist — reviving its architectural narrative stitch by stitch, thread by thread, while supporting the larger vision of cultural preservation and creative collaboration.

When: 6th to 25th November

Where: Kemps Corner Mumbai

Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest

Since its founding in 2010, Tata Literature Live! has become one of India’s most spirited literary gatherings—an intersection of ideas, storytelling, and social dialogue. Over three days at the NCPA, the festival hosts discussions, readings, workshops, and performances spanning literature, theatre, and current affairs.

This year’s highlights include Shashi Tharoor launching his new book with a talk on the Indian Constitution; Jerry Pinto, Jim Sarbh, Faye D’Souza, and Soha Ali Khan discussing palliative care; and Paromita Vohra unveiling her latest work in a session on intimacy in modern India. Anindita Ghose’s “The Only City” anthology celebrates Mumbai through 18 short stories, while Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka headlines three separate sessions.

For those seeking quiet immersion, the festival also offers silent reading circles, book swaps, and writing workshopsexploring queer nonfiction and the ethics of storytelling.

When: 7–9 November

Where: NCPA, Mumbai

Blondie After Hours: A Cocktail Comeback

By sundown, the city’s café culture finds its nocturnal twin. Blondie After Hours, the latest concept from Bastian Hospitality, transforms the beloved all-day café into a mood-lit cocktail and bar-bites lounge. The drinks are theatrical and thoughtful—like the Hazeltini, a velvety take on the espresso martini; or the Pour Over Negroni, poured tableside over coffee ice. Bites like Gochujang Bao, Kimchi Toasties, and Truffle Fries balance global flair with playful indulgence.A space where coffee meets cocktails, and day turns deliciously into night.

When: From 31 October onwards

Where: Blondie, Khar West, Mumbai

Instagram: @mumbaiblondie

Afrojack Live in Mumbai

Capping off the month, global EDM superstar Afrojack brings his explosive energy to Mumbai as part of the Smirnoff Lemon Pop Non-Alcoholic Experience Presents Afrojack Tour. Expect a night of high-octane drops, festival visuals, and chart-topping remixes from one of the world’s most celebrated DJs. Whether you’re front row or dancing at the back, it’s the kind of night that defines Mumbai’s nightlife at its most electric.

Known for his Grammy-winning sound and festival-dominating sets at Tomorrowland, Ultra, and EDC, Afrojack’s return promises a night of pure dancefloor euphoria. Expect his signature mix of euphoric drops and anthemic hits — from “Take Over Control” and “Ten Feet Tall” to “Hey Mama” and “Hero” — all delivered with the larger-than-life energy that’s made him a global icon.

When: 28 November

Where: Mumbai

Website: BookMyShow

November is Mumbai at its most magnetic — a city oscillating between reflection and revelry. From Jenjum Gadi’s meditative art installation and the grandeur of Art Mumbai, to Deco’s nostalgic revival and Afrojack’s thunderous beats, the month unfolds like a curated playlist of the city’s creative soul—layered, lively, and endlessly in motion.

By The Mekong at The St. Regis Mumbai Introduces “Sip Your Spirit” : A Zodiac-Inspired Cocktail Experience

This November, By The Mekong—The St. Regis Mumbai’s award-winning Asian restaurant—invites guests on an evocative new journey: “Sip Your Spirit”, a zodiac-inspired cocktail experience that blends ancient Chinese astrology with contemporary mixology.

Each of the twelve zodiac signs is reimagined as a handcrafted cocktail that captures its energy and essence—whether it’s the fiery boldness of the Dragon, the grounded calm of the Ox, or the playful charisma of the Monkey.

Expect a sensorial exploration through cocktails like:

• The Visionary (Rat)

• Earthen Spirit (Ox)

• Fire of the East (Dragon)

• Celestial Colada (Goat)

• Trickster’s Sour (Monkey)

• Golden Feast (Pig)

Every pour here tells a story—of character, flavour, and philosophy—turning each sip into a reflection of who you are.

Where: By The Mekong, The Penthouse, The St. Regis Mumbai

Timings: 12 pm – 4 pm, 7 pm – 12 am

For Reservations: +91 8657522956 | 022 6162 8422 / 022 6162 8000

From Art Mumbai’s global showcase and Deco-inspired exhibitions to Afrojack’s high-voltage return and Tata Literature Live’s literary dialogues, here’s us at Luxebook reminding you to stay cultured and experience the most anticipated art, design, and culture events lighting up Mumbai this November.

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