Things to do in Mumbai this week

Celebrate the Australian Macadamia Festival from September 26 to October 4 as Mumbai’s restaurants, bakeries and cafes are putting one ingredient in the spotlight: the buttery Australian macadamia. Since its launch in 2023, the festival brings Mumbai’s favourites like Torii, Hakkasan, La Panthera, Yazu, American Brasserie and more – you can find the list of participating places via the official Instagram page – for limited-edition dishes and macadamia-inspired craft beer. Whether you crave dim sum or brown butter macadamia ice cream, this nine-day culinary trail is a perfect excuse to have one nutty bite at a time way across the city.

When: Saturday, September 26 to Tuesday, October 6

Where:  Across multiple participating venues

Entry: Free

If you have never explored the heritage charm and leafy boulevards of Parsi Colony in Dadar, then Photo Walks Mumbai brings a guided walking tour to experience the city’s best-preserved neighbourhoods, ivy-clad balconies, and colonial architecture. This heritage walk, led by a local storyteller, dives into the rich culture and legacy of the Parsi community, uncovering stories hidden behind each avenue. Along your way, you’ll get to stop for snacks and beverages while you soak up the postcard-worthy streets that feel more relaxing than Mumbai’s fast pace.

When: Sunday, October 4, 5pm

Where: Dadar Parsi Colony, Dadar East

Entry: ₹799  

It's time to skip the usual mall stroll and spend a weekend at Prêt-À-Plaza discovering India’s homegrown brands instead. Curated by The Circle, it will transform Jio World Plaza into a marketplace filled with gourmet treats, artisanal products, and indie labels. Expect a fresh lineup every weekend from beauty, decor, fashion, and food. Whether you're on the hunt for a thoughtful gift for your loved one or just browsing through emerging brands, this is one shopping place worth pencilling into your weekend calendar.

When: Every Sat-Sun, 12pm-8pm

Where: Jio World Plaza, BKC

Entry: Free

If you have a song stuck in your head that you want to sing out, then head to Ammakai for karaoke nights – every Monday to Thursday and Sundays. Expect Bollywood bangers, Punjabi anthems,  Bollywood vs. English, pop-culture music, and more, with each day dedicated to a genre. Pair that with comforting Karnataka-style cooked food and a pre-drinking offer, where ordering two drinks gets you two more on the house and some complimentary mixers and chakna.

When: Mon–Thu and Sundays, 9pm onwards

Where: Ammakai, Bandra

Price: ₹ 2000 per person, for stags

Travel back in time – over two million years – at a fascinating exhibition at CSMVS in collaboration with the British Museum. This show traces humanity’s earliest innovations through rare stone tools, prehistoric cave art and archeological discoveries from India and more. From razor-sharp microliths to a recreation of the Bhimbetka cave painting and ancient hand axes, this exhibition offers a look at how early humans were created.

When: Till November 2028, 10:15am to 6pm 

Where: CSMVS Museum, Kala Ghoda, Fort

Entry: Free