For all the hustle you are going to experience this week, it is only right that you give yourself a much-needed break over the weekend. We don’t just mean laying starfish on your couch with no pants on. As enticing as that sounds, you’d certainly regret missing the jam-packed weekend schedule that Mumbai is bringing. With some of the best upcoming concerts, tasting great Japanese food in town, and shopping through the treasure chest of streets, there is much in Mumbai to add to your calendar. With that, we have curated the most spectacular and memorable things to do this weekend in Mumbai (March 6 – 8).
Experience the magic of Manganiyar Seduction
From ₹2,599
This weekend is bringing you a magnificent evening of Rajasthani folk music. The Manganiyar Seduction blends the soulfulness of Sufi music with Hindustani classical ragas and an artful take on traditional folk percussion. Directed by the celebrated Roysten Abel, get ready for a showcase of music and art like no other.
🎟️Book your tickets here
Click here to read more about the upcoming concerts this year.Watch the legendary play “Old World’ at Prithvi Theatre
From ₹1,180
Follow the smell of Irish coffee to Prithvi Theatre this weekend, because taking over its stage is the legendary Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah in Motley’s “Old World”. Directed by Arghya Lahiri, the play is a beautifully quiet and meditative drama that unfolds through the relationship between an eccentric, lively woman and a taciturn yet disciplined doctor. Moreover, it is a story about life, love, loss, and laughter found in unexpected friendships. Whether you are a regular at Prithvi or a first-timer, watching the Shahs take over the intimate stage is an experience in itself.
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Live out the nostalgia with Shreya Ghosal’s ode to Lata Mangeshkar
From ₹6,999
There are some voices that continue to be timeless long after their passing. From one legend to another, Shreya Ghosal brings on stage some of late Lata Mangeshkar‘s iconic and timeless melodies. “Letters to Lata Didi” is a love letter that transcends the audience into the golden era of Indian music that continues in the hums of homes. With the stage set and music live, the evening is as magical as it can get, bringing generations together to singalong to heartfelt memories.
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Attend an enchanting Candlelight concert at the Afghan Church
From ₹1,199
If you have read one of our stories before, you’d know how much we love the whimsy of candlelight concerts. Surrounded by thousands of flickering candles in an iconic destination like the Afghan Church, no experience is less than magical. This weekend, there are not one, but two such concerts lined up. The more, the merrier!
🎟️ Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer (at 5 PM).
🎟️ Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin (at 7 PM).
Bend reality at the Paradox Museum
From ₹500
Wondering where to spend your adult money? Paradox Museum is exactly what you need: fun, mind-bending, and very Instagrammable. It is packed with 50+ immersive optical illusions and paradoxes. You can stand upside down, change your height, and hang inside Mumbai’s only zero gravity room.
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Laugh out loud to Emmy winner Louis C.K RIDICULOUS India tour
From ₹1,999
Bringing his razor-sharp wit, Mumbai is about to laugh its guts out as the six-time Emmy winner, Louis C.K., takes over. Call it controversial or anticipated, C.K.’s RIDICULOUS India tour is bringing his signature brand of unfiltered, self-deprecating, and (problematically) honest stand-up for the very first time. If you manage to snag a ticket, prepare for an evening that proves why he remains one of the most sold-out comic voices in the world.
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Join Anubhav Singh Bassi for a laughter fest
From ₹799
For all the things happening around the world, a dose of laughter is all you need for the perfect escape. Anubhav Singh Bassi is bringing a whole new set of hilarious life stories in his India tour, Kisi Ko Batana Mat. Get ready for two hours of ridiculous audience interactions and stories of the infamous Abdul that will leave you laughing uncontrollably and in high spirits.
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Attend Green Co-op Women’s Day edit
From ₹0
Celebrating this Women’s Day, head to the weekend Green Co-op Market “Women’s Day Edit” where everything is set up by women, for women, and of women. The two days of the extraordinary bring you a women-led market with pop-ups from women-led businesses across fashion, beauty, home decor, and lifestyle. Moreover, you can engage in DIY candle making and perfume blending workshops, learn a bit of Salsa, and taste homemade mocktails. There will be live entertainment and panel discussions on modern womanhood on topics of self-discovery, resilience, and balancing ambition and wellness.
Get into the competitive spirit at Gamera
From ₹299
If you are planning for a friendly hangout, nothing says fun like spending an entire day at a gaming arcade. Have a friendly bowling match with glow-in-the-dark alleys, put your best game on at the pool table or dabble in some friendly competition with the 40+ arcade games to choose from. Your Instagram feed will soon be blowing up with the spectacular ambience of Gamera.
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Sip on world-famous cocktails at The Scarlett House takeover by Sips Barcelona
From ₹99
Weekend drinking is a ritual at this point. Bringing a landmark event for India’s cocktail culture, The Scarlett House is having a bar takeover. And, by none other than Sips Barcelona, currently ranked #3 in the World’s 50 Best Bars. Moreover, taking over the theatrical bar stage is Simone Caporale, who is bringing his world-renowned craft firsthand. Experience the cocktail magic for one night and one event only.
🎟️Reserve your table at +91 7400099990
Take to the streets after dark with Midnight Cycling
From ₹399
Mumbai looks gorgeous at night, especially when the traffic slows down, roads are emptier, high rises twinkle, and the distant sea waves start humming. If you have ever fantasised about exploring the city at night, this is your best bet. A recurring event every Saturday, grab your backpack, bring a friend, and get midnight cycling with a community through the empty streets of South Mumbai.
🎟️ Book your slot here.
Watch an open-air movie with Sunset Cinema Club
From ₹500
A movie night is always a classic weekend getaway. However, what if we told you you can do it under the night sky?! Infiniti Mall is hosting an open-air theatre yet again with Sunset Cinema Club, featuring the nostalgic rom-com, Hum Tum. A night sky, comfy bean bags and a cult romance on a big screen framed by the city skyline, sounds sorted. Seating is first-come, first-served, so come grab your seats early.
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Savour a seafood platter from the Indian coasts at TAT
From ₹600
Making seafood at home is tricky, but if you are a true seafood lover, you would know the plethora of regional cuisines that India has. With that, every weekend, TAT in Vikhroli is offering a royal seafood platter inspired by the nine coastal states of India. This is where all flavours come as one, from shrimps to pomfrets, it is a seafood galore. Moreover, with live music and spicy experimental cocktails, it is certainly a flavourful weekend meal.
Get a dose of serotonin at the Cat Cafe Studio
From ₹250
Coffee, cuddles, and a cause, whether you want to have a weekend brunch or need a creative boost, Cat Cafe Studio provides the cutest space. With over 30 cats to cuddle with, until you enter, you wouldn’t know what’s in store. It’s quiet, unassuming, and as a chonky cat claims your lap as its throne, your week’s anxieties will miraculously wash away. However, mind you, you cannot pick up the cats. You don’t choose them, they choose you.
Entry fees of ₹ 250/-
Celebrate Arunachali folk traditions with Song of the Valley
From ₹200
In its 15th edition of Living Traditions, NCPA is bringing its focus to Arunachal Pradesh. The festival is an endeavour to showcase the folk diversity from the varied states of India. Bringing together his ensemble of 35 artists, Dr Delong Padung will present various forms of the rich folk performing arts of the Adi tribes of the Siang Valley in the Eastern Himalayas. Moreover, the two-day festival will also showcase indigenous artefacts and handicrafts.
🎟️Book your tickets here