Listed below are the main Art and Cultural Events, Festivals, Shows, Concerts and Activities in Mumbai in 2014.
JANUARY 2014: Main Events and Cultural Festivals in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Techfest – Asia’s Largest Science and Technology festival | 3 Jan to 5 Jan, 2014 | IIT Bombay, Powai | Techfest |
| Kabir Festival Mumbai – Folk, Classical and Blues Music, lectures and Films, celebrating works of Kabir and other Bhakti and Sufi poets. | 8 Jan to 12 Jan, 2014 | Multiple Venues around Mumbai | Kabir Festival | |
| One World Many Musics – Showcase of contemporary and traditional Indian Music. | 10 Jan to 11 Jan, 2014 | NCPA | One World Many Music | |
| Mumbai Wine Tasting Festival – Indian and International wines. | 11 Jan to 12 Jan, 2014 | Radio Club, Colaba | Mumbai Wine Festival | |
| Mumbai Marathon 2014 | 19 Jan, 2014 | VT (CST) to Bandra – Worli Sea Link | Mumbai Marathon | |
| Filmfare Awards – One of India’s oldest Hindi Film Industry Award Ceremonies. | End Jan | Reliance Mediaworks, Filmcity | Filmfare Awards | |
| Aadi Anant: Festival of Indian Music – Annual Indian Music Festival at NCPA | Jan, 2014 | NCPA | Aadi Ananr |
FEBRUARY 2014: Arts Festivals and Major Festivals in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | “Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2014. It is the second largest Arts Festival in the World.Event categories at KGAF are Children, Dance, Film, Music, Workshops, Heritage Walk, Visual Arts, Literature, Food, Theatre, Street Events, Stall” | 1 Feb to 9 Feb, 2014 | Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai | Kala Ghoda Arts Festival |
| “Indian Derby – This is India’s richest horse race. It is also known as McDowell Signature Premier Indian Derby. Other important horse races at Mahalaxmi Race Course are Indian 1000 Guineas, Indian 2000 Guineas, Indian Oaks and Poonawalla Breeder`s Multi-Million” | 2 Feb, 2014 | Mahalaxmi Race Course | Mahalaxmi Race Course | |
| Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short and Animation Films | 3 Feb to 9 Feb, 2014 | NCPA | MIFF | |
| Stage Right – Inter-school theatre competition where a 20 minute play in enacted by Mumbai students. 6 schools qualify for the finals on the second day. | 1 Feb and 2 Feb, 2014 | NCPA | Stage Fright | |
| Mahindra Blues Festival – Asia’s largest Blue’s festival which invites legendary Blue’s Guitarist and bands to Bombay. Artist include Tedeschi Trucks Band, Doyle Bramhall II, Jimmie Vaughan, Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Zac Harmon, Soulmate (from Shillong) and Mumbai city’s Warren Mendonsa (Black Strat Blues). | 15 Feb and 16 Feb, 2014 | Mehboob Studio | Mahindra Blues Festival | |
| Elephanta Festival of Indian Dance and Music | Mid Feb | Elephanta Caves | ||
| Symphony Orchestra of India Concerts – Western Classical Music concerts by India’s first fully professional symphony orchestra. | Mid Feb | NCPA | Symphony Orchestra of India | |
| Mumbai International Boat Show – This luxury boat show is gaining significance after the Mumbai Port Trust’s decision to open a Marina. | End Feb | Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) | ||
| Wassup! Andheri Festival – Andheri’s cultural festival. Entry is free. | End Feb | Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri West | Wassup! Andheri Festival | |
| Poonawalla Breeder`s Multi-Million – One of the five most important horse races at Mahalaxmi Race Cource. The other four are Indian 1000 Guineas, Indian 2000 Guineas and Indian Oaks. | End Feb | Mahalaxmi Race Course | Mahalaxmi Race Course |
MARCH 2014: Theatre and Music Festivals and Events in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | Living Traditions – Folk traditions from different regions of India. Indian Folk songs, stories and music. | Early March | NCPA | Living Traditions |
| Vasant – 3 day Gujarati Theater Festival. Festival aims to showcase offbeat, exciting and inventive side of Gujarati theatre | March, 2014 | NCPA | Vasant | |
| Arties Festival India – Chamber Music played by talented young musicians. This is a collaboration between NCPA and Gauthier Herrmann. | March, 2014 | NCPA | Arties Festival India | |
| Femina Miss India Beauty Pageant 2014. The first three winners of Miss India represent India at Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International | End March | Mehboob Studio | Femina Miss India | |
| Indian Oaks – One of the five most important horse races at Mahalaxmi Race Course. The other four are Indian 1000 Guineas, Indian 2000 Guineas and Poonawalla Breeder`s Multi-Million | End March | Mahalaxmi Race Course | Mahalaxmi Race Course |
APRIL 2014: Art and Cultural Festivals and Events in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | Mudra – Annual Indian classical dance festival. | April, 2014 | NCPA | Mudra |
| Saz-e-Bahar – Indian Classical Music festival with diverse traditional Indian instruments. | April, 2014 | NCPA | Saz-e-Bahar |
MAY 2014: Main Events and Cultural Activities in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | Ananda – Hindi theatre festival where original plays are performed. | May, 2014 | NCPA | Ananda |
| Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – Indian and International Films related to Lesbian, Gay and Transgender themes. | May, 2014 | Cinemax (Versova), Alliance Française de Bombay | Kashish – Queer Festival |
JUNE 2014: Events and Shows in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | Cheer! – Comedy Festival with stand-up performances, comic plays and workshops. | June, 2014 | NCPA | Cheer! – Comedy Festival |
JULY 2014: Music Festivals, Shows and Events in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | Bandish – Indian Music Festival of Legendary Indian Composers. | July, 2014 | NCPA | Bandish |
| India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) – One of India’s biggest Jewellery exhibitions which gives Indian and international buyers and sellers to meet and showcase their products. | 17 July to 21 July, 2014 | Bombay Exhibtion Centre, Goregaon East | IIJS |
AUGUST 2014: Festivals, Shows, Cultural Events in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | Lakme Fashion Week – One of India’s premier Fashion Shows where some of India’s best fashion designers showcase their latest collection. | Early August | Grand Hyatt, Santacruz | Lakme Fashion Week |
| Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav – Festival of Marathi Theatre. | Aug, 2014 | NCPA | Pratibimb | |
| Malhar – St Xavier’s College’s Annual College Festival is one of India’s oldest College festivals. | 15 Aug to 17 Aug, 2014 | St Xavier’s College, Dhobi Talao (Metro) | Malhar | |
| Independence Rock Festival – 2 day Rock Music Festival is among India’s oldest and biggest rock festival. | August (date is flexible) | Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri West | Independence Rock | |
| August Dance Residency – One famous Indian Dance institute showcases their performces. | Aug, 2014 | NCPA | August Dance | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 29 Aug to 7 Sept, 2014 | Ganesh Chaturthi Mumbai |
SEPTEMBER 2014: Concerts, Events, Festivals in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | Mount Mary Bandra Fair 2014 | 14 Sep to 21 Sep, 2014 | Mount Mary, Bandra West | Mount Mary Bandra Fair |
| Symphony Orchestra of India Concerts – Western Classical Music concerts by India’s first fully professional symphony orchestra. | Sep, 2014 | NCPA | Symphony Orchestra of India | |
| Navaratri – 9 day Gujarati Song and Dance festival in honour of Goddess Amba (Durga). This is the time for Garba Rass and Dandiya Raas. | 24 Sep to 2 Oct, 2014 | All over Mumbai, especially Goregaon Sports Club, Kora Kendra Ground, Somaiya | Navaratri |
OCTOBER 2014: Film and Dance Festivals and Major Events in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | Mumbai Film Festival – In it’s 16th year, this is Mumbai’s largest film festiva with many international entries and participants. | Oct, 2014 | Adlabs Metro, Versova | Mumbai Film Festival |
| Nakshatra – Indian classical dance performed by senior Indian classical dancers and choreographers. | Oct, 2014 | NCPA | Nakshatra | |
| Nave Valan – Marathi Film Festival | Oct, 2014 | NCPA | Nave Valan | |
| Diwali – After Lakshmi Pooja, families come to Marine Drive in the evening to burst fire crackers. Amazing sight at Marine Drive. | 23 Oct, 2014 | Diwali in Mumbai |
NOVEMBER 2014: Festivals, Art Events and Main Activities in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | Prithvi Theatre Festival | Mid Nov, 2014 | Prithvi Theatre, Juhu | Prithvi Theatre Festival |
| Arties Festival India – Chamber Music played by talented young musicians. This is a collaboration between NCPA and Gauthier Herrmann. | Nov, 2014 | NCPA | Arties Festival India | |
| Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest – Mumbai`s international literary festival. | Mid Nov | NCPA, Nariman Point | Mumbai Literature Festival | |
| Contemporary Dance Season | Nov, 2014 | NCPA | Contemporary Dance | |
| Sama’a – Annual Sufi Music Festival | Nov, 2014 | NCPA | Sama’a, Sufi Music | |
| Jus’ Jazz – Jazz Festival that features international Jazz Bands | Nov, 2014 | NCPA | Jus’ Jazz Mumbai | |
| Centrestage – New plays in English and Indian languages. “Centerstage” has workshops and some plays are performed in the open. | Nov, 2014 | NCPA | Centrestage, Plays | |
| India Bridal Fashion Week – Leading Indian Fashion Designers exhibit their bridal and wedding collections. | End Nov | Grand Hyatt | India Bridal Fashion Week |
DECEMBER 2014: Festivals and Major Events in Mumbai
| MONTH | MUMBAI EVENTS & FESTIVALS | DATES | VENUE | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | Indian 1000 Guineas and Indian 2000 Guineas – 2 of the 5 classic races at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race course. | Dec, 2014 | Mahalaxmi Race Course | Mahalaxmi Race Course |
| Sangat Chamber Music Festival – Western Classical Music event organized by Mehli Mehta Foundation. Many international musicians play at the 3 day Sangat music festival. Sangat Chamber Music Festival was launched in 1996 and is an annual event. | Mid Dec | NCPA | ||
| India Art Festival – Modern and Contemporary Art Fair where Art Galleries and Professional Artists exhibit and sell their products. | Dec, 2014 | Nehru Center, Worli | India Art Festival | |
| Mood Indigo Festival – IIT Bombay’s Annual Cultural Festival. It is Asia’s largest college cultural festival” | End Dec | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai | Mood Indigo |
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