
25 years of tantalising amalgamation between all things art, literature, food and more, brings us the silver jubilee edition of Mumbai’s favourite Kala Ghoda Art Festival! Themed silver to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the festival spans a whopping 300 programs across 15 categories and brings together 25 venues. From January 25 to February 2, 2025, KGF promises a power-packed schedule like no other.
Opening Festivities @ Cross Maidan
To commemorate its 25th edition, KGF is set to open with a Silver Sitaare Fusion which brings together 25 dance styles brought to life by 60 talented artists and institutions. The performance is then soon to be followed by Kathak, Sattriya and Ghazal performances all hoping to bring to light the inception of one of Asia’s largest street art festivals! You can find the full list of opening festivities here.
What to expect?
As mentioned, the festival spreads across 15 different verticals so there is something for everyone. From panel discussions with authors, wide-set food stalls, and theatrical performances to heritage walks, intriguing workshops and art installations among more- the Kala Ghoda Festival offers an exceptional blend for all its visitors.
We have gathered five of our favourite KGF activities that we believe you should sign up for!
1. The Art of Brewing and Tasting Coffees @ YWCA Hall
In this interactive Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters workshop, you get to learn about Pour Over brewing methods and discover different roast profiles and coffee flavours. You can reserve your spot by emailing community@bluetokaicoffee.com
📅January 26, 2025 from 9:30 am- 10:30 am
2. Through the Lens: Capturing the Spirit of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival @ YWCA Hall
Led by Rohit Lahoti, this workshop invites you to capture through your lens the vibrancy of the art festival and the city’s heritage districts.
📅January 26, 2025, from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
3. East India walking tour
A walk across the neighbourhood of Mazgaon, get your cameras ready as you explore the village of Matharpacady drenched in warm primary colours. A slice of history in a city turned modern, this walk is highly recommended for all searching for some old-world charm. You can get your tickets at the Heritage Help Desk near Ador House. The ticket provided at the desk shall hold the location of the starting point of the walk.
📅January 29, 2025, from 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm
4. Hot Chocolate Hop with Romibites @ Kala Ghoda Cafe
Go on a walking tour to discover the best hot chocolate in the district. Starting from the Kala Ghoda Cafe, make your way to Zen Cafe and finally finish up with a cup of gloss at The Nutcracker.
📅February 1, 2025, from 9:00 am- 11:00 am
5. Girl Just Wanna Run @ Tata Garden
Westside’s Wellness brings a 5k marathon for Women with exciting surprises planned for every milestone you accomplish. You can register for the marathon at https://registrations.indiarunning.com/ wesness-run-kalaghoda-31700
📅January 31, 2025, from 6:00 am- 10:00 am
You can further get a full schedule of all programs here.