While the world pauses to the sounds of autumn, a new month and the slowing rains of September are bringing out Mumbai’s greatest festivities and events to life. With the city holding its breath to welcome Bappa and pyres gearing up to burst handis, September comes prepped with full-scale festivities and more. From shopping to singing along to your favourite tunes in packed concerts, don’t worry, we have got you covered. We bring you our most-awaited curated list of unmissable things to do this September in Mumbai.
Experience grand Dahi Handi celebrations
The highlight of the first weekend takes over Mumbai’s streets. Following Janmashtami on the fourth, Dahi Handi transforms the city into an electric arena as thousands of Govinda pathaks build multi-story human pyramids to break suspended curd pots amidst roaring crowds, dhol-tasha drumming, and rain dances. The biggest high-stakes pyramid competitions and cash-prize handis take place across Dadar, Ghatkopar, Worli, and Thane.
Note: Check road closures and traffic diversions beforehand
🎟️Free entry!
Catch the theatrical marvel of Mere Krishn
Immerse yourself in a grand theatrical spectacle celebrating the life, philosophy, and timeless stories of Lord Krishna. Directed with stunning choreography, live musical scores, and elaborate costume design, Mere Krishn brings classic mythological tales to life. Moreover, it spans 21 vivid scenes across Shri Krishna’s childhood in Vrindavan, the epic Mahabharat, and his final moments in Dwarka. This soul-stirring stage production is perfect for families and theatre enthusiasts looking to celebrate the Janmashtami weekend.
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Catch DJ UN*DEUX headlining The Night Shift
The first weekend starts with a bang. The Franco-Sri Lankan DJ and producer UN*DEUX brings his signature blend of soulful house, deep grooves, and disco-infused electronic beats to BKC’s sleek nightlife destination, La Panthera. Known for his hypnotic club tracks and high-energy sets across Europe, UN*DEUX headlines this edition of The Night Shift.
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Get set wet at Make Me Wet water festival
Gear up for an epic sunset-to-midnight splash fest as Make Me Wet 2026 takes over Madh Island! Packed with high-octane energy, this beachside sundowner brings a massive water fight arena with water guns and balloon zones, rain dances, foam cannons, live dhol beats, and a grand fireworks display. Partygoers can dance along to live DJ sets blending Bollywood, Afro, and commercial beats. Enjoy unlimited drinks, interactive games, and prime oceanfront views.
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Immerse in a mesmerising candlelight concert
September is back with a series of our favourite. Experience live instrumental music under the warm, atmospheric glow of thousands of candles. The Candlelight Concerts presents three back-to-back tribute showcases in a single evening in the first weekend. Set inside the Grand Ballroom at Sofitel BKC, an Indian classical ensemble performs 60-minute acoustic renditions across three distinct sessions: Tribute to A.R. Rahman, Mehfil-e-Sufi, and a tribute to Arijit Singh’s greatest hits.
🎟️Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman (17:00)
🎟️Candlelight: Mehfil-e-Sufi (19:00)
🎟️Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh (21:00)
Celebrate country music at the Dolly x Miley Experience
Kitty Su Mumbai is transforming into the ultimate pop-country haven for a high-glam tribute night celebrating the iconic duo: Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus! The Doll House: Country Doll brings a drag evening packed with Dolly’s country classics, Miley’s pop-rock bangers, unexpected mashups, and live drag queen performances. Grab your cowboy hats, rhinestones, and platform boots for an inclusive, glitter-soaked night of singing, dancing, and queer joy.
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Step into the set of The Playlist with Vishal Dadlani
Be part of the television audience for the live shoot of The Playlist, India’s newest independent artist discovery show. It is specially curated and hosted by music icon Vishal Dadlani. Five emerging indies take the stage to perform one original track each—and the audience helps decide who breaks through. Beyond witnessing raw indie talent, expect unannounced live guest appearances from industry bigweights throughout the shoot.
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Vibe to HVOB – The Silver Cage India tour
The globally acclaimed Austrian duo HVOB (Anna Müller and Paul Wallner) returns this September. Bringing the Silver Cage world tour to Mumbai, the duo is set to deliver an immersive masterclass. Moreover, this performance features a custom, striking light installation conceptualised entirely by the artists themselves. It also promises to be a deeply atmospheric, transportive night that blurs the line between a concert and a contemporary art exhibition.
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Laugh out loud at Aakash Gupta’s Daily Ka Kaam Hai
Stand-up star Aakash Gupta is back with his brand-new solo show, Daily Ka Kaam. Master of slapstick, animated theatrical expressions, and hyper-relatable observational humour, Gupta dives deep into the hilarious chaos of adulting, corporate routine, domestic life, and everyday middle-class struggles. If you loved his viral “Dogs” and “Brotherhood” routines, prepare for a weekend of pure, high-energy laughter.
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Lace up for Aamchi Mumbai Marathon
Lace up for an early morning endurance test along the Eastern Express Highway with the Aamchi Mumbai Marathon! Offering timed 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and 3 km fun run categories, this organised run draws fitness enthusiasts and casual runners alike to push their limits. All registered participants receive an official runner kit, with a timed bib, official t-shirt, finisher medal, breakfast, and an e-certificate.
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Soak in the festivities at the iconic Bandra Fair 2026
Step into one of Mumbai’s most iconic annual traditions as the historic Bandra Fair returns to the streets of the Mount Mary Basilica! Celebrating the Nativity of Mother Mary, this week-long fair transforms Hill Road, Mount Mary Road, and the steps leading up to the shrine into a vibrant carnival. Feast on traditional East Indian street sweets like kadio bodio (crispy sugar-coated ginger sticks), guava cheese, and chikki; shop for handmade crafts and wax candles; and soak in the festive energy with classic ferris wheels, gaming stalls, and ocean-view street food.
🎟️ Free entry!
Celebrate the majestic Ganeshotsav 2026
Mumbai’s most iconic annual festival returns as millions gather to welcome Lord Ganesha! For 10 days, the entire city transforms into a massive open-air celebration of neighbourhood sarvajanik pandals displaying giant custom idols, elaborate light installations, cultural performances, and non-stop dhol-tasha drumming processions. From joining the endless queue at Lalbaugcha Raja and heritage pandals to the grand Visarjan on September 25, it’s an unmissable cultural experience.
Listen to the classics with the New Chamber St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Under the baton of conductor Yaroslav Zaboyarkin, the prestigious New Chamber St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra makes its Mumbai debut this September. Marking the 120th birth anniversary of legendary composer Dmitri Shostakovich, this special concert program showcases Shostakovich’s finest works alongside classical masterworks by Tchaikovsky and other Russian maestros. Moreover, it features elite young virtuosos performing alongside seasoned members of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic.
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Immerse in A.R. Rahman’s Sufiana Safar
Oscar and Grammy-winning music maestro A.R. Rahman presents a soul-stirring live concert dedicated exclusively to his legendary Sufi and spiritual compositions. Titled Sufiana Safar, this atmospheric arena production brings together a full orchestra, traditional qawwals, and acclaimed guest vocalists to perform iconic tracks like Kun Faya Kun, Khwaja Mere Khwaja, Arziyan, and Piya Haji Ali.
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Catch Chet Faker on his India tour
Acclaimed Australian singer, songwriter, and producer Nick Murphy, aka Chet Faker, returns to India as part of his headline A Love For Strangers tour. Known for his distinctive blend of soulful alternative R&B, downtempo electronica, and viral hits like Gold, Talk Is Cheap, and his iconic cover of No Diggity, Chet Faker brings his signature raspy vocals and multi-instrumental live performance to Phoenix Marketcity.
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Catch the comedy maestro, Sunil Grover live
Master of comedy, impersonation, and television icon Sunil Grover hits the stage for a grand, unscripted live comedy spectacle! Best known for creating unforgettable characters like Gutthi, Rinku Bhabhi, and Dr Mashoor Gulati on national television, Grover delivers a high-energy evening packed with rapid-fire observational humour, theatrical character transformations, interactive crowd bantering, and razor-sharp wit.
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Catch AZYR DJ live
UK hard-dance sensation and techno powerhouse AZYR lands in Mumbai for a massive, high-decibel warehouse rave! Renowned globally for his relentless, high-bpm sets that seamlessly fuse Industrial Techno, Acid, Hardstyle, and Psy-Trance, AZYR has taken the international club circuit by storm with viral Boiler Room sets and sold-out festival stages.
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Immerse in Anant Tagore Transformations: Poetry, Song and Music
Discover Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless musical legacy through an exquisite evening of poetry, song, and conversation at Anant Tagore Transformations: Poetry, Song and Music. Legendary poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar reads his evocative Hindi-Urdu translations of Tagore’s work. Additionally, acclaimed writer, filmmaker, and Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sangeeta Datta performs the songs live. Arranged by internationally renowned sarod player Soumik Datta, this BAITHAK UK production seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary arrangements—featuring live keyboard, tabla, and a chorus from the Shahana School of Tagore Music and Culture.
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Laugh out loud with Sapan Verma
One of Indian stand-up comedy’s most seasoned veterans and co-founder of East India Comedy, Sapan Verma, brings his signature observational humour and sharp crowd work! Known for hosting the hit streaming show One Mic Stand and delivering massive viral specials, Sapan takes the audience through an evening of fresh, highly relatable material on adulthood, modern relationships, travel mishaps, and urban absurdities.
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Party at Oktoberfest in Jio World Drive
Raise a stein and shout Prost! as the 5th edition of Oktoberfest returns to Jio World Drive in BKC. The outdoor venue transforms into a buzzing Bavarian beer garden featuring ice-cold craft pours from top local and international breweries, hearty German-inspired comfort eats, authentic Schuhplattler dancers, accordion sets, live brass bands, and late-night DJ sets. Visitors can also dive into the festival challenge zone for friendly competitions like the Sausage Tug of War and Beer Stein Shuffle.
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Groove to Mame Khan’s Rock N Roots Project
Celebrated Manganiyar folk maestro Mame Khan brings his electrifying Rock ‘N’ Roots Project. Fusing centuries-old Rajasthani folk and Sufi traditions with modern rock riffs, funk grooves, and dynamic live arrangements, this performance bridges classic desert storytelling with contemporary musical energy. Backed by an ensemble of traditional folk instrumentalists alongside modern session players, expect soulful live renditions of iconic anthems like Chaudhary and Kesariya Balam.
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Experience Sukoon Mehfil with Utkarsh Sharma
Step into an intimate, baithak-style evening as Sukoon Mehfil returns to Mumbai as part of Once Upon India’s national tour. Led by artist Utkarsh Sharma, this acoustic performance blends the soul-stirring ghazals of Jagjit Singh, classic melodies of Kishore Kumar, and timeless poetry of Gulzar, accompanied live by sarangi, tabla, harmonium, and guitar.
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