Amey Mirashi

Mumbai’s October calendar shows no signs of slowing down. From festive dance floors and global food trails to art and live music gigs, there are plenty of events to tempt you out of your usual work-sleep-eat-repeat routine. Navratri 2026 is about to end, and Falguni Pathak’s high-energy Garba anthems will keep you swinging to the beat. If you plan to eat your way around the world, then you should try EL at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar’s Passport Series with a Hanoi-inspired menu, promising a change of flavour without catching the flights. For a culture fix, IFP is back with its 16th edition, with conversations, performances and workshops bringing artists, creators, and filmmakers under one roof.  And, if you're looking for some hands-on experience, then attend the Japanese art of Kintsugi workshop. Here, broken pottery gets a second life. For music events, Max Richter is set to fill NMACC with cinematic compositions and immersive soundscapes. Meanwhile, art lovers can hop in for Mexican artist José Zendejas Foyo's debut exhibition Amores, exploring the different shades of love. Whether you’re discovering new flavours, chasing to get creative or soaking up some culture, Mumbai has plans for every kind of weekend. These are the best things to do in Mumbai this week, from October 19 to October 25. 

While September set the tone for what’s arguably Mumbai’s most festive annual quarter, things have really kicked off in October. India’s festive season started with the grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, and now, the city is all set for Navratri, Durga Pujo, Dussehra and, of course, Halloween. This is the month when your things-to-do calendar is about to get packed with Garba nights, Pujo pandal hopping and plenty of festive food. Beyond the festivities, Mumbai has plenty more on the calendar, from music gigs and art exhibitions to food festivals and creative events. Falguni Pathak is set to return for nine Garba nights this Navratri, bringing her bangers to the stage, while Gippy Grewal will bring his Punjabi hits live. Berlin’s Habibi Funk is also coming to the city, bringing North African and Middle Eastern beats to the dance floor. If theatre is more your thing, catch Traasadi by Manav Kaul at NCPA. Art lovers can wander through The Eternal Within, a solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, or check out Satish Gujral’s The Modernist Returns at the National Gallery of Modern Art. Meanwhile, Indian Film Project is back in Mumbai for its 16th edition, bringing filmmakers, actors, podcasters, creators and curious minds together for workshops, panel discussions and live performances celebrating art and literature. And, of course, no Mumbai calendar is complete without food and drink. This month brings the Bali Food Festival by Tipsy Tiger, as well as SALT, a two-day celebr

Supper clubs are kind of still the shiny new thing. And in a city as quick-paced as Mumbai, it’s easy to see their appeal. There’s that allure of a curated social gathering, the premium feel of a small, home-cooked menu, and the general exclusivity of being part of a small bunch of people who’re as interested in being there as you are. It’s a chance to make friends, eat great food, and escape the general impersonality of crowded bars and restaurants. Most supper clubs are underscored by the same approach – an appreciation for the thought, effort, and love that goes into feeding people food that’s cooked with passion. Here are the supper clubs best embodying that in Mumbai right now.

September’s that sweet spot between the monsoon’s final encore and a full-blown start to Mumbai’s festive season. The weather’s mostly kinder, the evenings are made for heading out, and Mumbai’s event list is packed with enough comedy, art, live music, and nightlife to make staying home feel like a missed opportunity – and this guide’s sifted through them all to show you the best of the best. Whether you’re planning a date night, chasing a euphoric concert, or simply looking for an excuse to explore art and history, this month’s lineup delivers. AR Rahman is set to promise a memorable evening of timeless Sufi melodies at NCPA, while Chet Faker returns with his India tour after a seven-year hiatus, adding Mumbai to his concert list. Plus, electronic music fans can lose themselves in the late-night sets from Allin Showcase and Un*Deux. If you’ve been watching Sunil Grover play Dr Mashoor Gulati, Gutthi and Rinku in The Kapil Sharma Show on television, you wouldn’t want to miss catching him perform these characters on stage. Meanwhile, a padel singles mixer in Bandra will swap awkward small talk for friendly competition – meet new people, make new friends. For someone who loves archeology, there’s an exhibition at CSMVS about a fascinating dive into humanity’s earliest inventions – rare stone tools, prehistoric cave art and more. So, rally your group chat and start making plans, as these are the events happening across Mumbai this September you don’t wanna miss. If you’re a more

If you've spent most of July waiting for the gusty winds and rain to calm down, it’s high time you stepped out. There's a fair bit to explore in Mumbai this August – and a lot of it's to do with some really stellar artists coming to town. Leading that charge is Punjabi folk and Sufi singer Rashmeet Kaur (known also for her jazzy touch), plus Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzalek makes his debut in India, which is big news either way you look at it. Not just that, there's more to catch up on: an Independence Day special Candlelight Concert that's planned as a tribute to AR Rahman's timeless music (we're sure that's bound to hit different after the student protests in July), a Fado performance at NCPA educating the city about Portuguese music, and a jazz show! It's not all about music, though. Anime and manga lovers will rejoice in the news of an upcoming cosplay competition, and for motorsports fans, there's a special high-adrenaline event that promises a full-throttle experience. Fitness freaks, you're not being left out – HYROX has got your back. In more ways than one. Without much further ado, here's a list of the very best events taking place in Mumbai in August 2026.  

At The Supperclub Mumbai by Chef Raji, Chef Rajshri Gupta swaps restaurant theatrics for the warmth of a Karnataka-style home meal, reimagined with a deft touch. Our evening began with welcome drinks: a tropical Coconut and Pineapple cooler, and a fiery Guava Chilli concoction. Dinner kicked off with crusty sourdough and two flavoured butters: Andhra Chilli, layered with roasted dried chillies, garlic, curry leaves and a touch of tamarind, and Moringa, subtler and herbaceous, with earthy moringa and curry leaves. Then came the Elevated Kosambari, a humble salad of soaked moong dal, cucumber, coconut and mustard tempering, with juicy pomelo for a little sweetness and frozen feta grated over the top. For the main course, Chef Rajshri resisted the urge to over-modernise the flavours. The Chicken Sukka, a coastal Konkani preparation, came with tender meat coated in roasted coconut masala and just the right amount of heat. It was paired with rice-based Akki Roti, meant to be eaten like a taco. Next was Gassi, another coastal Karnataka classic. Ours was the Fish Gassi, where roasted spices and the cooking technique gave the curry plenty of depth. The vegetarian version came with Madras cucumber. Then came the Donne Biryani, inspired by the Bengaluru Military Hotel style, made with short-grain rice, green masala, whole spices and herbs. It was packed with flavour and perhaps the most comforting plate of the evening. Dessert was Coconut Rasayana, made with fresh coconut milk, jaggery

There’s a deeply satisfying feeling to watch someone ignore a rulebook with complete confidence. That’s what Border Bean Barbecue in Lower Parel does. By the word ‘barbecue’ in the name, you’d simply expect a platter of smoked meat on the menu, but there’s more.  Yes, it’s a smokehouse. Yes, you’ll get slow-smoked meat. Somewhere between the innovative cocktails and African-inspired jollof rice, though, this place is clearly doing way more than trying to recreate Texas in Mumbai. The new 60-seater restaurant is an evolved version of founder and chef Shantanu Jagtap’s experiment that started with a 15-seater space in Bandra in 2022 before shifting to Kamala Mills last year. Casual yet polished, with an inviting bar corner, it works equally well for post-work drinks or a loud dinner with friends.  Barbecue without borders The menu is built around patience: meats spend between six to twelve hours getting smoked, and that time pays off in the Sliced Brisket – thinly sliced buff brisket smoked for twelve hours – tender, smoky and served with a glossy jus. Similarly, the eight-hour smoked pork belly cubes we tried were tossed in a spiced maple honey glaze that walks the fine line between sweet, savoury and smoky. The Charred Chicken with Cowboy Butter was served with mash and charred beans, and the Smoked Wings were one of the dishes the chef suggested from the menu. Plus, being a seafood lover, the Fresno Butter Garlic Prawns with Pico de Gallo hold a special place in my heart. Th

Mumbai’s traffic may soon have a few fewer reasons to test your patience. Three major infrastructure projects were inaugurated on October 22, 2026: the Sion Railway Overbridge, the Vidyavihar flyover and the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) flyover. The projects are expected to improve road connectivity and ease congestion across key stretches of the city. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the three structures virtually in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar. The inauguration, originally scheduled for October 15, marks a significant step towards improving east-west connectivity across Mumbai’s suburbs. What do the three projects add to Mumbai’s road infrastructure? Sion bridge reopens after two years The reconstructed Sion Railway Overbridge replaces a 1912-built structure that was declared unsafe. Its closure disrupted a crucial east-west link, making the reopening an important development for motorists travelling through the area. The new bridge features two semi-through steel girders, each measuring 54.5 metres in length and weighing 496 tonnes. Its design also accommodates the planned fifth and sixth railway lines between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kurla under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-II). The project includes improvements to approach roads and pedestrian infrastructure, along with better connections towards Kurla, Dharavi and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road. Vidyavihar flyover promi

If your October plans included singing along to Punjabi hits by Diljit Dosanjh, here’s a plot twist nobody had on their bingo card. The Delhi Police has denied permission for the singer’s upcoming concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, which was scheduled for October 30, 2026, due to 'threat-related inputs' and security commitments during the festive season.  The decision was communicated in a letter from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South District, addressed to the ticketing platform associated with the event, BookMyShow, as reported by the Hindustan Times. The organisers' application was for the Delhi leg of Diljit Dosanjh Aura India Tour, which is also set to take place in multiple cities across India in November 2026. However, the denial of security permission doesn’t confirm whether the concert has been officially cancelled. Nor has a new date has been announced. Fans who have booked tickets should check for an official update from the organisers and BookMyShow regarding the concert’s status, entry arrangements, or any refund process. Where is Diljit Dosanjh performing next? Dosanjh’s Aura India Tour was set to begin with the Delhi concert on October 30, which remains on hold as of now. His wider India tour schedule includes concerts at Indore (on November 15), Ahmedabad (on November 21), Mumbai (on November 27), Bengaluru (on November 29), Lucknow(on December 5), and Kolkata (on December 19). Additionally, Chandigarh is also listed among the

Ghar ka khana enthusiasts, this one's for you, because Mumbai's latest dining address, Makaan, freshly opened in Juhu on October 20, is all about food that doesn't clog your arteries. Coming to you from Karan Shah (the man who helmed insanely popular Swati Snacks) and Samyuka Nair (the restaurateur behind LSL Capital), Makaan marries Gujarati home cooking with a brand new sort of vegetarian dining experience, zeroing in on regional vegetarian culinary techniques, seasonal produce, and the art of making guests feel welcome.  Spread across 58 covers (with indoor and outdoor seating), the restaurant is designed as an intimate communal space, with visual cues that come from a lived-in Gujarati home: a terracotta palette with deep earthy tones, plus muted bandhani accents, which are a nod to the state’s textile culture.  What does the food and beverage menu at Makaan look like? The vegetarian menu at Makaan goes well beyond the Gujarati staples you might already know. Think seasonal ingredients, regional specialities and everyday comfort food, from Locho, a soft, steamed speciality topped with spices, onion and butter, to Pudla (gram flour pancakes) and Panki. There’s also Dahi Batata Puri, Satpadi Roti, Fada Khichdi and Vatana Muthiya with Pudina Roti, so there’s plenty to dig into. And since Gujarati kitchens know a thing or two about eating with the seasons, the menu at Makaan changes with what’s available. Expect ingredients like green tuvar, surti papdi, ponk and kand to ma

Your next Mumbai-Bengaluru trip could involve fewer hours staring out of a train window. The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is reportedly expected to make its inaugural run on November 1, 2026, coinciding with Karnataka Rajyotsava. However, Indian Railways is yet to officially confirm the launch date or announce when regular services will begin. The new sleeper train promises a faster overnight rail connection between two of India’s busiest cities, with the journey expected to take around 16 hours. That’s roughly six hours less than the 22 hours taken by existing direct trains on the route, giving passengers a little more time back in their day. As per reports, the train is expected to feature 16 coaches, comprising 11 AC three-tier coaches, four AC two-tier coaches and one AC first-class coach, with a total capacity of 823 berths. The sleeper configuration is designed for passengers who would rather catch some shut-eye than spend the night counting railway stations. What are the timings, cost, and stations for the Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Timings and schedule The proposed Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train service is expected to cover the distance between Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) in Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai – approximately 1,118 kilometers. This journey is expected to take around 16 hours, saving around six hours of travel time between the two cities. As per the proposed timetabl

Mumbai's got a brand new address for the craft beer enthusiasts – and just in time for winter brunch, we say.  Meet Madwater Brewery, a sprawling new taproom in Dadar that opened on October 16, bringing freshly brewed beer, beer-friendly bites and plenty of room to settle in for the afternoon. Spread across 10,000 sq. ft., the flagship space by founders Abhijit Rao and Raj Rai takes the grain-to-glass journey seriously, with an on-site brewery, bold flavours and a design-led space where music and mood matter just as much as what’s in your glass. The design here may be another reason to check out the place – because Madwater marries Mumbai's Art Deco heritage with Brutalist leanings, and is said to take cues from the city's relationship with water. On display is a 32-foot ceiling, cantilevered terrace, and loads of heavy structural steel everywhere. This latest opening comes hot on the heels of craft beer giant Doolally's brand new outlet in Chembur. Mumbai's craft beer scene is indeed alive and kicking. Read more: Beer not your thing? Check out the best dive bars and cocktail bars in Mumbai What does Madwater Brewery in Dadar have on offer? Craft Brews At the heart of Madwater Brewery is the Fermentarium: a range of around 15 beers brewed in 300-litre batches. The lineup spans 2.8% to 6.5% alcohol by volume (ABV), allowing options for easy-going sippers and adventurous craft beer consumers.  What's included in the range? Dark Ritual, a stout with roasted, coffee-like depth w

Your favourite neighbourhood lunch and spontaneous dinner plans could soon cost a bit more than the price you’re paying now. Think that's pinching your pockets? You're not the only one, because the reason behind the higher bill is that Mumbai restaurants are grappling with rising expenses themselves.  According to the announcement by Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association, restaurants are preparing for a 10-15% hike in menu prices, as the cost of running a food business continues to climb. These changes may affect people who rely on eating out – office-goers, students, and professionals regularly ordering food online.  Reportedly, this move comes as restaurant operators face mounting expenses on cooking fuel, raw materials, staff, and daily operations. This proposed increase isn’t a blanket price revision across every food establishment in Mumbai – it depends on individual restaurants in Mumbai to determine how much to adjust their menu. Why are Mumbai restaurant prices going up? Operational Cost Running a restaurant involves more than what lands on your plate, and fluctuating dairy, vegetable, plus ingredient prices can affect kitchen budgets in a fraction of a second. Add transportation costs, commercial cooking gas, rent, and employee salaries to this blend, and keeping the menu prices unchanged becomes difficult. As per The Times of India, the retail cost of dal across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has climbed from ₹20 to ₹30 per kg, after the price hike at Vashi APMC o

Mumbai’s public transport is getting a futuristic upgrade as French manufacturer Alstom revealed the first driverless train for Mumbai Metro Green Line, with the six-car trainset expected to arrive in the city within the first or second week of December. This is the first of 39 trainsets built to connect Wadala-Thane on Metro Line 4 and Metro Line 4A. As part of a fleet of 39 six-car Metropolis trainsets, the train was unveiled at Alstom’s manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, October 14. The first train is expected to be shipped by the end of November 2026, with a journey of around seven to ten days to Mumbai. With a green-blue design, it will feature airflow-based cooling, wheelchair accessibility, and dedicated bicycle racks. The trains are designed for a maximum safe speed of 90 km/h and an operational speed of 80 km/h. Additionally, the fleet will use communication-based train control technology to enable fully automated, driverless operations once the required systems and infrastructure are ready. Which areas will the Mumbai Metro Green Line connect? Mumbai Metro Green Line 4 is an elevated corridor including 30 stations, running from Kasarvadavali in Thane to Bhakti Park in Wadala. Its extension – Mumbai Metro Line 4A – adds two stations connecting Kasarvadavali to Gaikmukh, adding another 2.7km. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) estimates the corridor to reduce travel time by 50% to 75%, depending on road conditi

Mumbai’s November calendar is, unfortunately, losing one of its biggest-ticket events. DGTL India 2026, which was planned for an action-packed day at Ballad Pier in Fort in Mumbai, is being relocated to Goa! Well, Mumbai's loss is Goa's gain.  The festival made the announcement on its official social media page on Wednesday, October 14. The new setting's admittedly more picturesque than the industrialised Ballad Pier – a beachfront event space at W Goa in Bardez. The announcement comes less than a month before the festival's due to begin, though the November 13-14 dates remains the same. However, Bengaluru fans needn't panic – DGTL India will still be taking place at the original venue: The LaLiT Ashok in Seshadripuram. Why did DGTL India 2026 relocate to Goa? The relocation of DGTL India 2026 from Mumbai to Goa comes amid the licensing uncertainties affecting the live concerts across Maharashtra and Mumbai. However, as announced by the festival on its social media, the tickets bought for the Mumbai festival will remain valid for DGTL Goa 2026, plus offering a complimentary +1 as a token of gratitude, which will be added to the existing ticket. Also, if you're someone looking for a refund, the festival's refund window closes on October 16, 2026, at 11:59pm – 24 hours after the announcement post on the official social media. The lineup for Goa remains similar to what was set for the Mumbai schedule: Kibo, Biianco, Colyn, Nina Kraviz, Nox Vahn, Blu Attic, Nicky Elisabeth, Phil

  Looking for the best Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai in 2026? With beautifully decorated pandals, elaborate Durga idols, dhak beats, dhunuchi naach and traditional Bengali bhog, the city has plenty to offer during one of Bengal’s biggest festivals. Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsav, celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Durga Puja 2026 begins on Friday, October 16 (Maha Shasthi), and concludes on Wednesday, October 21 (Bijoya Dashami). While Kolkata is synonymous with grand Pujo celebrations, Mumbai’s Bengali communities bring their own festive traditions to the city, with popular pandals across Powai, Juhu, Thane, Vashi and beyond. Expect devotional rituals, cultural performances, spectacular decorations and plates of Bengali delicacies, including bhog served at community celebrations. Read more: Looking to eat your way through Pujo? Look no further than this comprehensive guide on the best Bengali food in Mumbai Whether you’re looking for Durga Puja pandals to visit in Mumbai, places to offer prayers, or the best spots for pandal-hopping with friends and family, this guide covers where to go, what to expect and how to make the most of Pujo 2026 in the city. The best Pujo pandals in Mumbai this Durga Puja  North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Samiti If there’s one Durga Puja celebration in Mumbai that actively attracts the spotlight, it's the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Samiti in Juhu. Known for its celebrity-s

The east-west shortcut that Mumbai commuters have been waiting for could finally be back in business. The Sion Railway Overbridge, which has been shut for reconstruction, is expected to reopen this weekend. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to confirm an opening date, with the bridge reportedly awaiting an official inauguration and final clearance from the traffic police. The reopening would restore a crucial link between Sion East and Sion West, easing the detours that commuters have had to navigate since the old bridge was closed. For motorists travelling through one of Mumbai’s busy transport hubs, the new bridge could mean a more direct route across the railway tracks. Pedestrians are also expected to benefit from improved access to Sion Railway Station. According to The Indian Express, the final stages of work were underway as of Wednesday, October 14, with road markings, traffic signals and beams among the remaining finishing touches. Load testing has reportedly been completed, leaving traffic police clearance as one of the outstanding requirements before the bridge can open to the public. Why was the Sion Railway Overbridge closed? The original Sion Railway Overbridge dated back to 1912. A structural audit conducted in 2019 flagged concerns about its condition, prompting the decision to replace the ageing structure. Its closure cut off a well-used east-west connection, forcing motorists to take alternative routes and adding to the inconvenien

Durga Puja 2026 is just around the corner, with Bengali communities across India, from Kolkata to Mumbai and Delhi, preparing for five days of elaborate pandals, cultural performances, festive food and bhog. One of the most significant festivals in the Bengali calendar, Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil and the power of the divine feminine to overcome darkness and restore cosmic balance. While the celebrations span several days, the festival is as much a cultural occasion as a religious one, bringing communities together through music, dance, art, food and the ritual of pandal-hopping. For many, it is also a time to reconnect with Bengali traditions, whether through elaborate pujo rituals, adda with friends and family, or plates of khichuri bhog. This year, the main Durga Puja celebrations, also known as Durga Pujo, run from October 17 to October 21, 2026. If you're planning to join the festivities, here's a look at the key dates to know. How is Durga Puja celebrated, and how is it different from Navratri? As per Hindu mythology, the gods created Durga, combining their divine energies to defeat the demon Mahishasura, who nearly became invincible. But isn't Durga Puja just Navratri with a different playlist? Not quite. While both the festivals honour Goddess Durga, Pujo – centred around the arrival of the goddess – starts on Sasthi (the sixth day of Navratri) and is celebrated by communit

Mumbai, we know that October can be a really sweaty affair, but this time, it's a big deal. The city sizzled at 38.2°C on Monday, October 12, 2026, recording its second-hottest October day after 2015. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures at Mumbai’s Santacruz Observatory rose 5.1°C above normal as the city continued to experience post-monsoon heat. The IMD attributed the spike to an anticyclone over areas adjoining Gujarat and Maharashtra, coupled with easterly winds along the coast. These conditions delayed the arrival of the sea breeze, which typically brings some relief from the heat. While there might be some respite on the horizon, the IMD expects temperatures to ease with wind pattern changes and the anticyclone weakening. However, the yellow warning is issued for Tuesday, October 13, indicating humid and hot conditions in isolated pockets. The temperature on Tuesday afternoon was recorded at  37.0°C and 34.0°C in the Santacruz region and the Colaba observatory, respectively.  Mumbai's second heatwave in October Monday’s hot weather came just a few days after Mumbai experienced another spell of extreme heat on Friday, October 9, when the temperature hit 37.8°C – around 4.7°C above normal.  Monday's reading crossed that threshold, making the October afternoon feel more like peak summer than the start of the festive season.  Additionally, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) considers a heatwave in coastal regions