Things to do in Mumbai this week

This may be more under the radar, but it’s a guaranteed fun night out. The DJ duo is taking the internet by storm for their dynamic Brazilian Baile Funk, trap, and drum and bass sets. Baby J’s already set to open for Harry Styles’ upcoming world tour so it’s safe to say she’s on the verge of breaking into stardom. It’s a rare opportunity to get relatively cheap tickets before the Australians hit mega-virality (like FredAgain and Sammy Virji right before they blew up).

Date: February 22

Price: ₹3,000-8,000

A big draw for fans of western classical music. February kickstarts a series of concerts led by world-renowned conductors Martyn Brabbins and Carlo Rizzi in collaboration with India’s very own Symphony Orchestra. Expect standing-ovation worthy performances of Beethoven Symphonies, Puccini’s Intermezzo Opera, and more, held at the Carnegie Hall equivalent of the country, the NCPA. 

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Dates: Until February 21
Price: ₹500-5,000 for-non members, ₹450-4,500 for members
Address: NCPA, WRG9+9MX, Dorabaji Tata Rd, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021

Asia’s biggest Spoken Word Festival returns to Mumbai with headliners Waseem Barelvi, Sheeba Chadha, Sriti Jha, and more. With more than 75 artists across four stages, the festival is where poets unite. The two-day fest will also have curated food and flea market selections, so expect to have a day or two completely immersed in the art of storytelling. Get your tickets on BookMyShow. 

Dates: February 21-22
Price: ₹1,499 onwards
Address: Jio World Garden, No 3 & 4, Jio Garden Public Gate, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

The PrimeTime Theatre Company, spearheaded by actor, director, and writer Lilette Dubey, is celebrating 35 years of theatre with an extensive lineup of plays and performances across some of the city’s most prestigious stages for the month of February. Among those is Dance Like A Man, India’s longest running original Indian English play, which accumulated rave reviews from the New York Times, and The Daily Mail among others. For a full list of plays from the company this month, see here. 

Date: The entire month
Price: ₹500 and up 
Address: Multiple venues, including Prithvi Theatre and NCPA

A festival celebrating dance forms from around the world from January 30 to February 22, held at the National Centre For Performing Arts (NCPA). Performances range from regional Indian dance forms like Bharatnatyam and Odissi to shows by Swiss dance production company BRICKS. For tickets and more information, check out the official NCPA website.

Date: January 30 - February 22
Prices: ₹200-500 for non-members, ₹180-450 for members
Address: NCPA, WRG9+9MX, Dorabaji Tata Rd, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021