The monsoons aren’t the only thing flooding Mumbai this July. We have a deluge of fantastic events from concerts and star-gazing to out-of-the-box activities like a crying club and a fake wedding. Trust us, these are events you’ll want to get to, even if it means wading through knee-deep water. Here’s our list of the 31 stupendous things to do in July in Mumbai.
1. Go weep with strangers at this Crying Club
Yes! Mumbai has a crying club, and it’s exactly what you think it is. A safe space to cry and vent with random strangers. Multiple sessions of the Cry Club are happening this month. More info here.
2. Attend India’s largest fashion and lifestyle festival
The All You Can Fest is back with a killer lineup of indie musicians, progressive fashions and the coolest F&B activations you’ve seen – they’re hosting India’s largest matcha bar and Asia’s first coffee absinthe. More info here.
2. Rock out at a fake wedding party in July
Haven’t you heard? Not tying the knot is in trend and India’s doing it in a big way with wacky fake weddings and sangeet experiences that feel straight out of Bollywood. There’s one happening in Mumbai this month. Read about it.
3. Stir up memories at this coffee brewing experience
Brew and Beyond, an immersive coffee workshop, is a tasting experience that will give you a crash course on filter coffee, pour-over coffee, French press and cold brews in one day. Led by experts, you’ll also learn about how beans originate, roasting styles and brewing techniques affect the flavour of your morning cup of java.
📆: July 12, 4pm-6pm
📞: More info here
📍: Urban Platter 7 Basement, New Udyog Mandir, 2, Mogul Ln, Bethany Co-Operative Housing Society, Mahim West
4. Celebrate 160 years of Bandra Station
A light and sound show, arts and crafts competitions, and more are taking place this July to pay homage to the heritage structure that is the Bandra Station. Find more info here.
5. See comedians battle at this improv fight night
Not punches but punchlines will be thrown at this improv comedy fight night. Three teams of comics will try to win over judges in a 20-minute window with hilarious scenes, flash games and wit. Say yes, and for a fabulous weekend out.
📆: July 13-27
🎟️: INR 300 per person, book here
📍: The Jeff Goldberg Studio, 4th Floor, Links Building, Khar West
6. Relive your childhood at the Nickelodeon Carnival
Every beloved cartoon character you grew up bingeing on the Nickelodeon TV channel will descend on Mumbai this month. You’ll enjoy themed games like treasure-hunting with Dora, and Spongebob bowling, and eat delicacies from around the world at a global street food festival and make your younger version’s dreams come true with meet and greets with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
📆: July 18- August 3
🎟️: INR 499 per person, book here
📍: Jio World Drive, BKC, Bandra East
7. Catch Aiyyo Shraddha’s comedy special
Internet personality Shraddha Jain, better known as her online persona Aiyyo Shraddh, is performing this July in Mumbai. Called ‘So Mini Things’, the touring show is making a last pitstop in Mumbai after winning rave reviews around the world. Jain’s witty and spot-on observations of everyday living will have you bubbling with laughter.
📆: July 19
🎟️: INR 499 per person, book here
📍: Shanmukhanda Hall, Sion
8. Have an enchanted time at this Taylor Swift fan event
Swiftchella, a fan experience, is bringing together Mumbai’s die-hard Swifties this July for a night of music, a chance to dress up and loads of dancing. You’ll leave drenched in glitter, wrists full of friendship bracelets and hoarse from singing along to hits like Shake It Off, Cruel Summer, Archer and more.
📆: July 12-13
🎟️: INR 599 per person, book here
📍: Dublin Square, Phoenix Market City
9-18. Gaze upon these beautiful celestial events light up Mumbai skies
July has a brilliant list of heavenly events – full moons, Pluto sightings, meteor showers and more. Find the list here
19-30. Celebrate World Chocolate Day with these delish Mumbai desserts
July 7 is World Chocolate Day, and what’s a better excuse than that to dig into some delicious cookies, cakes, coffees and other treats infused with cacao? Click here for our recommendations.
31. Soak up the beauty of a Candlelight Arijit Singh tribute concert
Arijit Singh’s soul-stirring ballads are the soundtrack to the monsoons. Hear their instrumental versions as thousands of LED candles cast a glowing veil of yellow over you. A tabla player, flautist, and keyboard player will recreate playback singers’ greatest hits like Raabta, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Chaleya and Tum Hi Ho at the Four Seasons’ Mumbai this July. Book here