
For a city that never sleeps, weekends are precious in Mumbai. Not to sleep it away, of course, but to milk every hour of those two (or one) days to drink in the wonders of our frenetic city. Whether it’s plugging into the electric nightlife and live music, feeding your soul at some of the best restaurants or nourishing your mind with art and culture, Mumbai knows to play hard after working hard. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Mumbai this weekend.
Additional words by Shreeja Ravindranathan
1. Clock in some culture at the Kala Ghoda Festival

Asia’s largest street art festival happens every year in our city and is free! This Silver Jubilee celebration until February 2 is set to be a sterling affair, quite literally – it’s themed Silver. Walk around the heart of South Mumbai’s art scene exploring cinema, dance, literature, music, stand-up comedy, street theatre and more through 300 different events. Talk about spoilt for choice! More info here
📅: Until February 2
📍: Kala Ghoda
🎟️: Free
2. Experience the magic of musical maestros at a Candlelight Concert

Collapse into the warm glow of thousands of LED candles as the enchanting music of some of the best Bollywood music soundtracks envelop you. We rank this experience as soothing as a spa day. Get tickets here.
📅: February 2
📍: PVR Le Reve, Bandra
3. Catch an NCPA@ThePark show
Take in the brilliance of Mumbai’s artists against the verdant background of its many beautiful parks. The NCPA’s annual alfresco festival for the community that happens all winter is your chance to see live performances of music, dance and theatre for free at 4 different parks every Saturday. This weekend’s show is at Bandra Fort. Full schedule here
📅: February 1; 6pm
📍: Bandra Fort
🎟️: Free
4. Visit the Da Vinci Genius- Interactive Immersive Experience
This ground-breaking art exhibition showcases the artistry of Leonardo da Vinci in cutting-edge interactive visuals. Walk through interactive installations where art comes alive at this limited-time-only experience that is sure to keep your senses tingly. You can get your tickets here.
📅: January 30- March 2
📍: NESCO Centre, Goregaon
🎟️: INR 599 per person
5. See Daler Mehndi live in concert
Singer Daler Mehndi will serenade Mumbaikars with some of the most well-known and lyrically meaningful soundtracks to exist in Hindi cinema this weekend. Bringing the grooviest hits that will keep your feet moving, Daler Mehndi’s concerts are always entertaining. You can get your tickets here.
📅: February 1; 7:30pm
📍: The Grand Theatre, NMACC
🎟️: Tickets from INR 3,500
6. Change up your world-view at Paradox Museum
Don’t let the work week’s atrocities leave you with a jaded outlook on life. Take a trip to this new interactive attraction that’ll reignite your wonder for life with 50 crazy exhibits that turn the concepts of physics on their head. Float around in the city’s only zero-gravity room, shrink and expand more than your actual size in some rooms, stumble through dizzying vortex tunnels and more. Get tickets here
7. Go to the circus for some wholesome fun

Remember the excitement of seeing candy-striped circus tents pop up as a child? You can reclaim some of that at the Rambo Circus in Borivali. Acrobats turning into human slinkys, trapeze arts swinging from the rafters, unicyclist jugglers and the crowd-pullers – clowns, will turn those frowns upside down. A nostalgic nod in our guide to things to do in Mumbai this weekend, we recommend this trip for the whole family!
📅: February 1 & 2
📍: Moraj Circle exhibition ground, Sanpada, Borivali
🎟️: INR 350 per person; book here
8. ROTFL at a stand-up gig by Harsh Gujral
Comedian Harsh Gujral is performing at Navi Mumbai this weekend serving up a nice dose of laughter for Mumbaikars. With wits on display, catch the comic amuse the audience with his everyday struggles.
📅: January 31
📍: Airspace, Seawood Grand Central Mall, Navi Mumbai
🎟️: INR 1,199 onwards, get tickets here
9. Pay a visit to Sula’s wine & music festival
Guaranteed with barrels of fun and free-flowing wine, why not plan a road trip to the beautiful vineyard of Sula in Nashik? A two-day festival filled with tailored experiences and music performances, you can find out more about the festival here.
📅: February 1-2
📍: Sula Vineyards, Nashik
10. Head to Mumbai’s coolest literature festival

For all the nerds out there who love all things literature, do we have the perfect plan for you! Spoken Fest is here this weekend and has an itinerary packed with spoken performances, musical acts and several bookish experiences. One of the author’s favourite things to do this weekend in Mumbai, you can read more about the festival here.
📅: February 1-2
📍: Jio World Garden, BKC
🎟️: Tickets start at INR 999, you can buy them here
11. Go on a hot chocolate crawl this National Hot Chocolate Day

Yes, we got a whole day dedicated to our favourite dessert drink! And you bet your hats we are going to take good advantage of it. Catch our guide to the best hot chocolate in town and commit some mindless indulgence this January 31 (we are definitely calling it our cheat day!).
Also see: 15 Best Things To Do This Valentine’s Day In Mumbai For A Romantic Time