Mumbai is quite parched for slow days. Between packed schedules, fuller trains and even fuller streets, the week has a way of draining energy. Hence, why the weekends feel like a sacred respite here. In this small window, you’d want to claim your time without being dictated by deadlines. Whether you want to escape on a quick roadtrip, tick off that restaurant from your checklist, or roam the streets for some trinket shopping, a good plan makes all the difference. We bring you a curated list of things to do this weekend in Mumbai (February 6 -8) that are worth stepping out for.
Attend the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Raag On Tour
The iconic trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are bringing their 30 years of award-winning experience on stage with their Raag-on tour concert this Sunday. They have composed music in over five languages, delivering generation-defining hits like Dil Chahta He, Rock N Roll Soniye, and so much more. Moreover, they are going to be joined by Siddharth, the voice behind Dil Dhadakne Do and Shivam Mahadevan, who debuted with Bande Hain Hum Uske. Tickets are on sale!
🎟️Book your tickets here
From ₹2,199
Attend an enchanting Candlelight concert at the Afghan Church
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 three such concerts lined up. The more, the merrier!
🎟️ Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer (at 5 PM).
🎟️ Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin (at 9 PM).
🎟️ Candlelight: The Best of Beethoven (at 7 PM).
From ₹1,199
Eat your fill at the Servd Food Festival
If you are a foodie, then you seriously cannot give this event a miss. The Servd Food Festival is coming to Mumbai to serve you delicious and aesthetic meals. Beyond your average food court, this curated culinary playground brings together 25+ restaurants and homegrown brands like Gracias Granny, Kepchaki Momo, Saz American Brasserie, and so much more. With live entertainment, activities, and pop-ups, you are literally in for a treat.
🎟️Book your tickets here
From ₹399
Immerse in the artistic charm of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
There’s only a week left until our beloved Kala Ghoda Arts Festival comes to an end. The historic lanes of Fort and the iconic black horse have undergone a creative makeover. Bringing together endless workshops, art, dance, comedy, live performances, and food for over nine days, this festival finally comes to an end this Sunday. So, get your cute little 3D printed dinosaur or attend a cheese tasting, it’s all free.
🎟️Book your tickets here
Take a sensory walk through Doug Aitken’s Under the Sun
Take a step into the multi-sensory installation by Doug Aitken at NMACC. Set across three floors, UNDER THE SUN is the kind of contemporary art that brings together elements of light, sound, sculpture, and film to tell a tale of time and perception. Here, you discover the world in flux. After the enlightening experience, head to the NMACC Arts Cafe for an elegant high tea served with canapés, made-to-order pizzas, premium tea, and sparkling wine.
🎟️Book your tickets here
From ₹350
Swing to the tunes of India Jazz Project
If you are looking for a sophisticated and soulful concert, the India Jazz Festival is taking over the Royal Opera House this Saturday. Here, the music is raw, the vibes are unmatched, and the tunes you won’t find on your Spotify playlist. The lineup features Easy Wanderings, Blue Temptations from Shillong and the India tour of Tinariwen, famed for their rare desert blues.
🎟️Book your tickets here
From ₹3,999
Bend reality at the Paradox Museum
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.
🎟️Get your entry here.
From ₹500
Indulge in SCC’s Gourmet Cinema screening of YJHD
Your cinema experience is about to level up. In collaboration with Qey, Mumbai, Sunset Cinema Club is bringing you a special screening of Yeh Jawani He Diwani. But there’s a catch. As the movie takes you through snowy trails of Manali and streets of Udaipur, your screening will be accompanied by a 5-course tasting menu. Each course is inspired by the unforgettable adventures from the movie, complementing each scene and key moments from the film. Moreover, they have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
🎟️Get your entry here.
From ₹3,500
Get into the competitive spirit at Gamera
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.
🎟️Book your slot here
From ₹299
Go on a Flamingo spotting boat ride
Winter is slowly coming to an end, and with that, Mumbai’s magical flamingo season is nearing its end. Join Mumbai Musafir as they take you on a guided boat tour to watch thousands of pink-tinted flamingos resting and feeding at Bhandup Pumping Station. The tour is led by a seasoned naturalist and offers close views of Whistling Duck, Garganey, Eurasian Wigeon, among others.
🎟️Book your slot here
From ₹1,290
Plan a Pinterest-y date night with The Mini Date studio
If you want to do something unique on your dates, then this is your cue. After the week’s exhaustion, leave it to The Mini Date studio to plan an adorable date idea straight out of Pinterest. Whether you want to do pottery, tufting, cooking, or even have a private cinema screening, leave it to them to arrange one for you. All you have to do is show up! Show up with your boo, your galentine, or your kids.
🎟️ Book your package here.
From ₹2,300
Travel the world at the Gypsy Travel Festival
We agree that a weekend is just not enough to travel the world, not to mention, definitely not easy on the pockets. However, we do get a passport as India’s only travel festival returns with its experiences. The Gypsy Travel festival brings with it real travel stories from around the world. Expect global cuisines, music, and immersive cultural experiences under one roof. Additionally, you can get handsy in their many themed workshops, like Thai cooking and Tibetan Calligraphy, or get inspired by conversing with full-time travellers.
And it’s free!
🎟️ Book your free ticket here.
Laugh out loud at Aakash Gupta’s Daily Ka Kaam Hai stand-up
Get ready for the Delhi boy bringing is hilariously awkward stories and acts on stage in Mumbai. If you have watched Comicstaan, you have probably heard of Aakash Gupta. Expect stories from his childhood to his first MNC job after graduating, this show gets more personal and more awkward. But the laughter never stops!
Tickets are selling out fast.
🎟️ Book your ticket here.
From ₹799
Immerse yourself in the Mumbai Flower Festival
Spring is here! With flowers blooming all around the city, it’s only fair that you get to see Mumbai’s greens in their full bloom. BMC, in collaboration with the Tree Authority, is hosting a three-day festival, popularly known as the Mumbai Flower Festival. The exhibition features over 5,000 plants, from seasonal blooms and ornamental species to fruit saplings and medicinal plants. Moreover, they also have special gardening workshops, floral installations, and pop-ups selling all that you require for your home garden.
The entry is free!
Go on a tiramisu spree to Mr Misu
Weekends are for cheat days. And, after a long, hardworking week, we miss a serving of good ol’ Tiramisu. Within the bylanes of Bandra, Mr Misu gathers its loyal patrons for a serving of tiramisu. Not just any tiramisu, their menu is dedicated to variations of the classic Italian dessert. Expect matcha tiramisu, tiramisu latte, and tiramisu pops. Your dessert quota will be full until the weekend after.
From ₹400
Take to the streets after dark with Midnight Cycling
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.
From ₹399
Spend a heartfelt evening with stories by Amandeep Khayal
If you are looking to feel something, then this weekend’s event is unmissable. Dhak Dhak by Amandeep Khayal takes you on a soulful experience about love, memory, and emotions that we usually rush past. This performance unfolds like tender love poetry. It’s intimate and heart-led. After sold-out shows across India, Australia, and the UK, Amandeep is bringing an evening of stories, poetry and love to Navi Mumbai.
🎟️ Book your slot here.
From ₹1,399
Get your retail refill at Candies’ Spring Pop-up
If you are looking to update your home to welcome spring, the Sunday spring pop-up by Candies should be on your list. Curated by Petit Peu store, there will be lovely spring finds, from jewellery and clothes to accessories and home decor, to browse and shop. Candies is also launching a permanent concept store, Unfound, with a curated mix of one-of-a-kind, limited edition clothing. Moreover, they have a spring craft and customisation station, set up by Nautilus at Casacandies.
Entry is free!