Things to do in Mumbai this week

Nothing beats the chokehold cricket has this city in, not even a gruelling heatwave. IPL season is in full swing! Tournament matches will be taking place at the infamous Wankhede Stadium this month between resident team Mumbai Indians and other, worse teams. The ultimate IPL rivalry is back. This week will be Mumbai Indian's last home turn match of the season against Rajasthan Royals. Unfortunately but unsurprisingly tickets are officially sold out, but if you do manage to grab some, be sure to be jumbotron ready just in case. 

Date: Sunday, May 24, 7.30pm onwards

Address: Wankhede Stadium, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

Price: ₹5,500 onwards

Known for his unfiltered and boundary defying culinary endeavours, one of Asia’s most decorated chefs is coming to Mumbai in collaboration with one of the city’s most decorated restaurants, Masque. The 5-day residency will take place at the intimate 14-seater Masque Lab. Expect a 20 course culinary experience that is bound to blow your mind. Reserve directly with Masque or book your reservation via Swiggy. 

Date: May 18-22, 6pm and 9pm 

Price: ₹35,000 per person including one cocktail or zero-proof pairing 

Address: Gala 2, Shree Laxmi Woollen Mills end of, Shakti Mills Ln, off Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018

Is India’s beloved comedian Kanan Gill approaching a mid-life crisis? Possibly. Is he touring while in the throes of it? Absolutely. The man just knows how to make existential crises funny and we can thank being in your mid-30s for that. It’s wit with a sharp edge. Deep. Hard hitting and hilarious. Your cynicism is more than welcome here. Get tickets for his Mumbai shows on BookMyShow. 

Date: May 

Address: Various

Price:  ₹799 onwards 

The Bhau Daji Lad Museum is hosting an arts festival this month featuring traditional folk and dance performances, artisan conducted workshops and over 40 lesser known handicrafts and textiles. Kalaangan 2026 is celebrating Indian craftsmanship and it’s the perfect place to score some one of a kind handmade pieces while supporting your local artists. 

Date: Friday 22 - Sunday, May 24

Price: Free, may have to pay for specific workshops 

Address: Bhau Daji Lad Museum, 91 A, Rani Baug, Veer Mata Jijbai Bhonsle Udyan, 91 A, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Rd, Byculla East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027

It’s Bandra’s first ever night market. Think London’s Borough Market but Mumbai style. You’ve got a live seafood counter, artisanal sandwiches, Goan and East Indian specialties, organic local produce and more gourmet goods. Whether you’re a home cook or a culinary whiz, the Village Market is exactly the kind of third space the city is missing – a community built on the love of food. 

Date: Friday, May 22, 5pm  

Address:  DPRC (D’Monte Park Recreation Center, 3R5G+PG2, St Andrews Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

Price: ₹500

What’s life without jazz? Incredibly dull. Lucky for you, the Equinox quintet brings together some of the best jazz musicians in the city for a performance of some bold and original work at the NCPA this month. Get your tickets on BookMyShow!

Anurag Naidu - Piano 
Noah Cerejo - Drums
Prayag Barooah - Guitar 
Mark Hartsuch - Sax 

Date: Thursday May 23, 6.30pm
Price:  ₹500 onwards

Address: Experimental Theatre, National Center for Performing Arts, Sir Dorab Tata Road, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021

Prepare yourselves Letterboxd film critics - in collaboration with Institut Français, the G5A Warehouse is celebrating the legendary filmmaker over three days with screenings of her films and conversations. You can grab an all day pass or one day pass on their official website. We recommend this one for the film students, discounted passes may be available upon valid ID.  

Date: Friday 22 - Sunday, May 24, 6:55 pm - 8:30 pm 

Price: Screening -  ₹250, Day Pass - ₹499, All-access Pass - ₹1,500

Address: G-5/A, Laxmi Mills Estate, Shakti Mills Ln, Mahalaxmi West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018

A counter-institution has set up shop in Kala Ghoda’s favourite art gallery, Method. What is it exactly? It refuses to be labelled. A record store, an art repository, library and culture lab. This is perfect for the culture vultures, you’ve got all your niche interests in one place. Oh, and there’s coffee too. Makes for a perfect solo/date afternoon or evening. 

Date: Wed-Sun, 12pm - 8pm 

Address: Method Art Gallery, 86, Nagindas Master Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

Price: Free entry

The Artie’s festival, founded in 2008 celebrates classical music, bringing world-class chamber music to India’s stages. For its 30th edition at the NCPA, the theme is Mostly Beethoven. For two days, you’re in for live quartet performances of Beethoven, Bach, Sibelius and Mozart led by founder cellist Gauthier Hermann. Tickets are available on the official NCPA website. 

Date: Wednesday, May 20 and Sunday, May 24, 7pm

Price: ₹800 - ₹1,000

Address: Experimental Theatre, National Center for Performing Arts, Sir Dorab Tata Road, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021

Otoki has quickly and firmly cemented itself as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city – a bold claim considering it’s just under a year old and in competition with dozens of revered Japanese joints in the city. However, what makes them special is their ability to constantly level up, and that’s exactly what they're doing in May. Head Chef Mohit Singh is hosting a visionary 14-course, 6-seater omakase experience every Wednesday. No menu, just a celebration of the art of Japanese cooking that literally translates to 'I’ll leave it up to you'. Book your seats in advance on District. 

Date: Every Wednesday, 7.30pm 

Address: Otoki, Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, 5, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

Price: ₹9,500 onwards