Things to do in Mumbai this week

The London-based label Anjunadeep has introduced the world to some of electronic music’s very best, including Ben Böhmer, Tinlicker, Lane 8 and more. For techno and hardgroove house lovers, the festival is the perfect sundowner – it’s another event at Bayview Lawns known for its gorgeous waterfront views. The lineup includes Montreal-based producer CRi, British electronic duo Eli & Fur, Nordfold and Parallel Voices. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 4pm onwards 

Address: Bayview Lawns, Princess Dock Building, Victoria Docks, Mazgaon

Price: ₹2,850

What’s a Fringe Festival, you ask? It’s what happens when you let a bunch of artists on the loose, giving them free reign to perform whatever and however they wish. Originating from the infamous Edinburgh Fringe, where the world’s largest arts festival takes place, the key characteristic of a Fringe Fest is open-access unjuried shows, fast paced and accessible. Debuting in Mumbai for 5 days, the fest’s focus is comedy this year, with some of the country’s funniest people headlining the event. Opening night has acts from everybody’s favourites – Kanan Gill and Varun Grover – as well as stand-up shows from Rohan Joshi, Aakash Gupta and more. 

Date: Tuesday, March 10 to Sunday, March 15

Address: Various, opening night at Tata Theatre, NCPA

Price:  ₹885 onwards 

A music festival that’s bringing together some of the best local and national hip-hop artists together this time. Headlined by Badshah, the fest will also feature Seedhe Maut, Chaar Diwari and Arpit Bala. It’s hardcore Indian rap and hip hop that’s bound to have some serious head-bopping, bass face and maybe a few mosh pits. 

Date: Saturday, March 14, 4:30pm onwards 

Address: MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai

Price: ₹1,999 onwards 

A new production of the world's most popular musical is coming to Mumbai for the month of March! The multi-Grammy Award winning play, biggest grossing musical film adaptation of all time: it’s Wicked of course! The international production will be playing at the Grand Theatre NMACC all month so be sure to get tickets for the entire family on the official website for a live rendition of the internet-famous Defying Gravity battle cry riff.

Date: Thursday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 29. 2pm, 7pm, and 7.30pm. 

Address: NMACC Grand Theatre, Jio World Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai

Price: ₹2,000 onwards

After last month’s success, a day at the stables is back with dramatic flair for the final and most anticipated race of the season. Think flea markets, food stalls, live bands and lots of beer, courtesy of The Bombay Brewout. You can taste over 50+ craft beers from award winning local breweries in the sitting. It’s the best of both worlds – a Beer Garden meets posh Derby – and the perfect weather for it. Be sure to show up in your best tailored outfits!

Date: Sunday, March 15, 12pm

Address: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai

Price: ₹1,000 onwards 

Nearly 40 years after it first aired on Doordarshan, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones is coming to cinemas, and Mumbai gets the most screenings. Pradip Krishen's beloved comedy, written by and starring Arundhati Roy before The God of Small Things, with a pre-debut Shah Rukh Khan in the mix, deserves to be seen on a big screen, however limited. Tickets on BookMyShow from Mar 8

Date: March 13-15

Address: INOX Nariman Point, INOX Metro, PVR Dynamix Juhu, INOX Inorbit Malad, INOX Maison BKC, and Cinepolis Fun Andheri West

The Revolver Club in Mumbai has got you covered on everything vinyl. With the return of records and a growing focus on listening rooms, the art of listening to music in style is back and officially acknowledged as one of the coolest weekend plans to have. The magazine (now evolved into a physical media store) is hosting its first listening session this weekend, spotlighting beloved artist Sade. Hits like Smooth Operator, Is It A Crime and Like A Tattoo are treats to listen to on vinyl, and you get to experience the queen of smooth smoky vocals for free. Be sure to RSVP to secure a spot this weekend.  

Date: Saturday, March 14, 5pm onwards

Address: Shop Lune, Labbaik House, 39, Chimbai Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

Price: Free/RSVP

Featuring over 120 international films in over 15 languages, this is your chance to flex those cinephile skills and catch up on updating your letterboxd list. You’ve got screenings of this year’s Oscar nominated Hamnet and Sentimental Value, Park Chan Wook’s No Other Choice, masterclasses from renowned Indian filmmakers Bejoy Nambiar, Ram Gopal Varma and much more. RLFF events are happening at various venues across the city so be sure to book your passes soon.

Date: Friday, 13 - Sunday, 15 March

Address:

Maison INOX, Jio World Plaza  - All 6 Audis (Festival Hub)

PVR Citi Mall, Andheri West - Audi 1

PVR Dynamix, Juhu - Audi 1 & Audi 2

PVR Infiniti, Andheri West - Audi 1 & Audi 2

Cinepolis Fun Republic, Andheri West - Audi 3 & Audi 4

Price:  Day Pass - ₹699 | Season Pass - ₹1,299 | Premium Pass - ₹8,999

Art Night Thursdays are an art lover’s dream. This event by the Mumbai Gallery Association invited the public after hours to meet curators, gallerists and the artists behind exhibitions at the city’s most renowned galleries. The event is hosted on the second Thursday of every month, taking place at 30+ of the city’s best galleries like Method, The Stranger’s House, 47A and more. Expect a night of discovering art, conversation and likeminded people, for free of course!

Date: Thursday, March 12, 6-9PM

Address: Various, see here 

Price: Free entry