As August ends, September arrives with cooler evenings, lighter rain showers and an event calendar that's bursting at the seams. Mumbai's easing out of the monsoon and entering the festive season – and this is THE week to swap sulking in your room for outdoor fun. Think concerts, dance floors, museums, art galleries and padel courts to begin with before you get busy with upcoming festivals.
September's loaded with musical events, including Chet Faker returning to India after seven years and AR Rahman set to perform soulful Sufi classics live in the city. If your music scene merges with nightlife, then the Allin Showcase at HYLO in Fort, DMC World DJ Championship at antiSOCIAL in Lower Parel, and Un*Deux in BKC promise a marathon of DJ sets for Mumbai's underground music faithfuls.
If you're looking to meet new people, it's time to ditch the dating apps and sign up for a singles padel mixer in Bandra – multiple padel matches, and plenty of breaks to talk off the court. And, for ones who prefer a slower pace, head to Tao Art Gallery in Worli to wander through a meditative abstract exhibition or travel back millions of years to a fascinating Stone Age exhibition at CSMVS, complete with prehistoric tools and recreated cave art.
If you're looking to plan beyond just this week, take a look at our guide to the best things to do this September.
