Mumbai is a city that never sleeps. We are all equally aware of that fact, very well. Yet the hustle sometimes culminates in tiring work days and an overwhelming crowd throughout the week. In times like this, the weekend certainly comes as a blessing to the mind and soul. In the city that never sleeps, chaos follows and plans are usually spontaneous. Whether you want to dine in some of Mumbai’s best restaurants or take a road trip over the long weekend, we have something curated for everyone. With that in mind, we are thinking a bit early to help you plan your perfect and memorable end to your busy week. Here are some of the best things to do in Mumbai this weekend.
16 Amazing Things To Do In Mumbai This Weekend ( January 23-25)
Weekend is not just coming, it’s arriving with an extra set this week thanks to Republic Day. It gives enough time to plan the days when you want to head out, relax, or consider a long getaway.
1. Attend a mesmerising Candlelight Concert at the Royal Opera House
Set in the historic Royal Opera House on Charni Road, you have a chance to experience music most spectacularly. Featuring some of Bollywood’s iconic and memorable movie tracks, the orchestra surrounded by thousands of dotted candles transports you into a fantastical world. For that one hour, whether you are with a date or with friends, you are bound to have a magical time under the soft glow of the colonial arches.
📅Friday, January 23
⏰8 PM onwards
💰₹ 900/- onwards
📍Royal Opera House, Charni Road East, Girgaon, Mumbai
🎟️Book your tickets here
2. Dance, sing and let loose at Lollapalooza 2026
The fourth edition of Lollapalooza is back in Mumbai this weekend. It’s bigger, louder, and set across four impressive stages set to host 40+ live performances. With a whirlwind of emotions, this two-day festival is set to host the nostalgic and first time headliner, Linkin Park, the viral tunes of Fuji Kaze, the soulful tones of Calum Scott, dance grooves of Kehlani, and so much more. You still have the chance to grab last-minute tickets before they sell out. Please check the official schedule to plan the day you’d like to go.
📅Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25
💰₹ 6,999/- onwards
📍Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai
🎟️Book your tickets here
3. Read to relax with Powai Reads
If your social battery is lowafter a hefty work week, nothing feels more heavenly than relaxing amidst greenery with only a few words to exchange. This is the perfect chance to catch up on that book laying on your bedside for days. Join the cosy and small reading community, Powai Reads, that aims to foster a love for reading. Get a mat, find the group, and make yourself comfortable. You can find their guidelines here.
📅Every Sunday
⏰ 8 AM to 11 AM
💰Free
📍Pandit Deen Dayal Udyan, Powai
4. Kindle a love for cars at the VCCCI Annual Vintage Car Fiesta 2026
If you love cars, then this event should definitely be on your radar of things to do in Mumbai this weekend. Established in 1985, VCCCI aims to foster curiosity and inform visitors about the vibrantly functional history of cars. At this fiesta, you will find an exceptional collection of vintage and classic automobiles, revered for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and authenticity. Moreover, they also have a rare collection of vintage two-wheelers on display.
📅Sunday, January 25
⏰9 AM to 6 PM
💰₹ 100/- onwards
📍World Trade Centre, Mumbai
🎟️Get your tickets here
5. Explore the city after dark with a Mumbai midnight cycling
Mumbai looks gorgeous at night, especially when the traffic slows down, roads are emptier, high rises twinkle with a billion lights, 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 cycling with a community through the empty streets of South Mumbai. In addition, you will be covering a distance of 30 km.
📅Saturday, January 24
⏰10:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 399/- onwards
📍Colaba Causeway, Colaba, Mumbai (starting and end point)
🎟️Book your slot here
6. Get into the competitive spirit at the Gamera arcade
If you are planning for a friendly hangout, nothing says fun like spending an entire day at the 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 the place. They currently also have a Republic Day sale of 50% off and a ticket prices specifically for students.
📅Multiple slots available
💰₹ 99/- onwards
📍Aurum Square – Thane – Belapur Rd, MIDC Industrial Area, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai
🎟️Book your slot here
7. Attend the all-inclusive Jan Furry Fest with your pet besties in Pune
The long weekend comes as a blessing, and if you’re planning a road trip to Pune, then this event is one you must attend. If you are a furry lover, then the two days of Jan Furry Fest are a celebration of everything. Expect a kite festival, play areas, fun games, food courts, fashion show, and even a special Republic Day parade. Moreover, especially curated for your furry friends, they have a free checkup counter for your pets, too.
📅Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25
⏰10:00 AM onwards
💰₹ 199/- onwards
📍Club Alphalife, Pune
🎟️Get your tickets here
8. Watch Narvana, a dark comedy theatre performance
If you thought you could handle dark comedy, this play is sure to test that out. Inspired by Rupert Brooke’s Lithuania, Swang is presenting Narvana, a Hindi language play that explores the fragile boundaries of money and morality. Exploring the depths of human nature, the play leaves one questioning where they would draw the line. If you were seeking something intellectual for your weekend, this is sure to grip your heart and mind.
📅Saturday, January 24
⏰5:00 PM
💰₹ 250/-
📍Artisan Coterie, Malad West, Mumbai
🎟️Get your tickets here
9. Walk the homage trail to Nariman Point by Khaki Tours
Weekend walks are always a good idea, especially when you are learning something new or brushing up the knowledge of your own city. Khaki Tours takes you through a storytelling walking trail from Nariman Lighthouse. Reflecting back on the 26/11 macabre terrorist attack on the city. This walk pays homage to the victims of the attack, and understand what happened the nights preluding to the attacks, detailing the global peace initiative, a peek into the Jewish life in Mumbai, Operation Black Tornado, and finally ending at the living memorial to all victims.
📅Sunday, January 25
⏰5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
💰₹ 499/-
📍Main Gate, Nariman Lighthouse (Starting Point)
🎟️Get your tickets here
10. Go Flamingo Spotting
Amongst its many hidden secrets, Mumbai’s annual visit of flamingos has got to be our natural favourite. Whether you are an avid bird watcher or planning a family outing, watching these beautifully exotic pink birds in their natural environment is perhaps the most blissful thing to do. We recommend planning your trip early morning when the hustle of the city awaits to watch flamingos in Mumbai. While Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary is the most sort after, there are many hidden and some not so hidden places to get the best view.
11. Glide through the waves with Indo Kayak
It is a blessing to have a city so close to the sea and the waves hide a lot more than you can imagine. Along the scenic shores of Juhu, head out with a kayak or canoe with Indo Kayak. You can feel everything, the sea, the waves, the boat, and the welcoming silence. Additionally, you don’t have to be a professional to ride the waves especially when you will be guided by a professional to make the best of your time soaking in the tranquity of the vast Arabian Sea.
💰₹ 1200/-
📍Indo Kayak Juhu, Opposite Bora Bora, Juhu Beach, Mumbai
🎟️Book your slot by emailing them that indokayakjuhu@gmail.com or call them at +917039600679
12. Vibe to soulful bhajans with Nirvaan Birla at Jio World Drive
Who would have thought that in 2026 Gen Z would be vibing hard to bhajans? Well, it’s true. With Nirvaan Birla bringing his Sounds for the Soul concert, its time to take a collective pause. His charm lies in the effortless blend of spirituality with contemporary sounds. Along with originals like Shankaraa, Hari’s Heart and more, the concert will also feature classic devotional tunes and Hindi love songs.
📅Saturday, January 24
⏰7:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 799/- onwards
📍 South Sky, Jio World Drive, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai
🎟️Get your tickets here
13. A movie night at Infiniti Mall’s open-air theatre by Sunset Cinema Club
Whether you are planning a date night, with friends or just an evening by yourself, a movie night never fails on the list of things to do in Mumbai this weekend. Especially when you are watching a Bollywood classic like Mr India under the shade of a night sky and cool January breeze. Infiniti Mall is hosting a open air theatre experience as you watch this unforgettable cult favourite movie on a large screen set against city skyline, sunk into bean bags or stretched on mattresses. Remember, seating is alloacted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Honestly, mogambo khush hua.
📅Sunday, January 25
⏰7:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 500/- onwards
📍 Infiniti Mall (Rooftop), Malad West, Mumbai
🎟️Book your seat here
14. Immerse in the sea flavours at the Coastal Food Festival in Alibaug
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Come this long weekend, it is the perfect time to drive away to Alibaug, away from the hustle and just to be with the sea. Along with, if you are a seafood lover, this event is exactly what you need. Enjoy the freshest catch of the day, pomfrets, prawns, vrabs, lobsters and so much more prepared with authentic coastal techniques. The festival features live cooking, cultural performances, and an ode to celebrating the beauty of the shoreline cuisines, Goan, Keralan, Konkan, Mangalorean, and Malwani dishes. Moreover, there are chef demos of traditional dishes and fish cooking workshops that you can also participate in.
📅Saturday to Monday (January 24-25-26)
⏰Lunch: 11:00 AM onwards, Dinner: 6:00 PM onwards
💰Free Entry
📍Buddha Cafe, Awas-Alibaug
🎟️Register here
15. Get your heart pumping at Mumbai Nitrrothon 2026 – The Freedom Run
If you are looking get some cardio in, the Mumbai Nitrrothon 2026 is sure to leave you with an aching body and relieved smiles for days. This freedom run is not about the competition, it is about showing up, moving your body, and being part of Mumbai’s growing fitness community. This Sunday, Nitrro Bespoke Fitness is inviting you to celebrate fitness, freedom, and the republic spirit with this run. Moreover, they have a 3 KM and 5 KM marathon to choose from.
📅Sunday, January 25
⏰6:00 AM
💰₹ 599/-
📍Nitrro Bespoke Fitness, Breach Candy, Mumbai
🎟️Register now by calling +919167356491
16. Romanticise life with a Poetic Forest Healing Walking by Emily Dickinson
Get yet another dose of creativity with Dillipoetry as it invites you to a two-hour walk through Maharashtra Nature Park in Mumbai. Bringing the most soul-nourishing poems by the celebrated Emily Dickinson, the walk through the park helps you reflect on your relationship with nature. Just like the name suggests, the walk will truly a healing for the soul. Remember, the event is all and only about silence, reflection, and personal expression.
📅Sunday, January 25
⏰9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
💰₹ 650/-
📍Maharashtra Nature Park, Mumbai
🎟️Book your slot here