5 Ways to Spend this Weekend in Mumbai
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Staff Writer- 8 minutes read
Some weekends are for lounging at home with no place to be or things to see. This is not one of those weekends. From the wail of a blues guitar to the pulse of underground techno or a spiritual Sufi melody, this lineup promises a weekend in Mumbai that you’ll be thinking about well into Monday.
Mahindra Blues Fest
The 13th edition of the Mahindra Blues Festival brings Grammy-nominated Ruthie Foster, 15-year-old prodigy Taj Farrant, and India’s very own powerhouse Kanchan Daniel. With Band Hunt winners, the Nanhi Kali Choir, and a legacy of blues excellence, this weekend is a must for music lovers.
Date: February 8-9, 6.00 pm onwards
Venue: Mehboob Studios, Bandra West
Pricing: ₹3,999 onwards
Loveyapa
Catch Loveyapa in theatres, starring Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor in her theatrical debut. The song that’s taken over reels comes with a hook step you can’t shake off. Whether for the film or just to see what the buzz is about, it’s on the big screen now.
Date: February 7-9
Venue: Theatres near you
Pricing: ₹99 onwards
Tulum festival ft. Sistek
Sistek takes over the decks at TULUM Fest, joined by local acts Aviisha, Bloodyymascara, and E Man. A night of relentless techno awaits, built for those who don’t check the time.
Date: February 9
Venue: Opa! Bar & Cafe, Andheri Airport Road
Pricing: ₹1,000 onwards
The Gentlemen’s Club
The drag kings are back—if you missed The Gentlemen’s Club last time, here’s your chance. Raunchy, funny, and electric, Patchwork Ensemble’s hit show dives into Mumbai’s underground drag club scene. Catch Rocky and the gang before they take their stellar act to London’s West End.
Date: February 8
Venue: Experimental Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point
Pricing: ₹500
Sama’a – Sufi Music Festival
Sama’a, NCPA’s annual Sufi music festival, returns with three nights of qawwali, poetry, and transcendental performances. It opens with a talk on Chandayan, followed by a rare screening of the Wadali Brothers’ 2011 concert. Nizami Bandhu brings the power of traditional qawwali on the second night, while Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj close the festival with a special Sufiana set.
Date: February 7-9
Venue: Tata Theatre & Experimental Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point
Pricing: ₹150-4,000
