Kolkata folks, don’t know what to do for this month? Worry not, your August list of happening events in your city is right here! Here are some of the best upcoming events to attend and have a fantastic eighth month of 2024 with your friends and family. While the pitter-patter of the rain hits on the window, check out a great cruise with an all-iilish menu, outstanding tributes to some of the legendary Indian musicians and more.
7 Events Happening In August In Kolkata
1. Ilish Utsav With Lenin Cruise
Bengalis love their Iilish paturi and iilish bhaja with ghee bhaat! Fish lovers in Kolkata would love to indulge in an exciting and upcoming event with Lenin Cruise and its Ilish Utsav. A two-hour sail journey paired with a gastronomical adventure of mocktails, starters and main course is unbeatable. The entire menu with special iilish dishes will leave you wanting more! Iilish lovers, book your slots.
Date: Aug 11
Timings: 1 PM onwards
Where: Babughat, Strand Rd, B.B.D. Bagh
Tickets: ₹949/person onwards
2. Bengali Film & Television Award 2024
Calling out to all the cinephiles of Kolkata! Here is your chance to be a part of the Bengali Film & Television Award (Bfta). It is a much-awaited award show where renowned artists of Tollywood are celebrated. If you have been fascinated by how award shows work, its blockbuster performances and behind-the-scenes, then book your tickets.
Date: Aug 11
Timings: 5 PM onwards
Where: Nazrul Mancha, Dhakuria
Tickets: ₹199/person onwards
3. Salim Sulaiman Live
“Tujh mein rab dikhta hai, yaara main kya karun?” Well, you may just call up your fellow Bollywood-core lovers and head over to one of the best August events happening in Kolkata! The sensational duo, Salim and Sulaiman are coming to rock the stage. From enjoying some of their notable songs to dancing your heart out to leaving the venue with a pocket full of memories, it is an unmissable concert this year! Salim-Sulaiman fans, grab your tickets.
Date: Aug 17
Timings: 6 PM onwards
Where: Netaji Indoor Stadium, Eden Gardens
Tickets: ₹799/person onwards
4. Bhajan Sandhya By Shubha Mudgal
We have another music event for this month. This time, it is the Padma Shri awardee Shubha Mudgal! Known for her exceptional contribution to the Hindustani Classical Music genre, she is back on the stage to serenade you with her soulful voice. Catch her live singing the evergreen song ‘Dolna’ from the film Pyar Ke Geet and many more.
Date: Aug 24
Timings: 6:30 PM onwards
Where: GD Birla Sabhaghar, Ballygunge
Tickets: ₹500/person onwards
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5. KK Live Forever: A Celebratory Tour
This is a tribute to the legendary voice of India, Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) to celebrate his birthday which is on the 23rd of August. His original band, KK Live Forever, is honouring KK and their 25th anniversary. Join KK Live Forever with Kalyan Baruah, John Thirumalai, Rinku Rajput and Lindsay Dmello with the vocalist Siddharth Menon of Thaikkudam Bridge. Relive his melodious songs at this amazing event in Kolkata for August.
Date: Aug 24
Timings: 8 PM onwards
Where: Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata
Tickets: ₹649/person onwards
6. Ekela Kon Pothik Tumi: A Homage to Tagore
This event is also a tribute and this time, it is to the genius Rabindranath Tagore. Are you someone who wakes up in the morning to listen to Tagore’s songs on a loop? If you said yes, then you have to attend this event with songs ranging on themes of solitude and separation. The songs will be presented by Jayati Chakraborty and Suman Bhattacharya while Sujoy Prasad Chattopadhyay is on recitation and narration.
Date: Aug 25
Timings: 6 PM onwards
Where: Mahanayak Uttam Manch, Kalighat
Tickets: ₹200/person onwards
7. Tribute to Linkin Park ft. Anthracite
No more “I walk a lonely road” all alone because Anthracite, a Mumbai-based Rap Rock/Nu Metal band, is planning a tribute to Linkin Park at the end of August! Spread the word and celebrate with your buddies a remarkable night with excellent music and incredible vibes and sing your heart out.
Date: Aug 31
Timings: 9 PM onwards
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Park Mansion
Tickets: ₹399/person
Also Read: From Anthony Jeselnik Live To Tribute to Bryan Adams, 7 Exciting Events In Bengaluru In August
These are the best events for this month. Which one are you most excited for? Book its tickets at Bookmyshow, Paytm Insider and respective websites.
Happy August, Kolkata!
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