Bangalore got lit parties and comes with a hub of crafted breweries but not every weekend is for clubbing till sunrise. Some are for concerts and standup comedy nights which is more of a relaxed option. Here are some of the top 8 exciting and upcoming events in Bangalore you should not miss this January.
Top Upcoming Events Of Bangalore For January 2024
1. Taylor Swift Open Air Festival
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Swifties, is it All Too Well? I really hope it and if not, then Shake It Off by attending Taylor Swift Open Air Festival! You will be provided with Xylobands, Taylor’s visuals will play and at the end of the event, there will be fireworks. Yes in your hearts and sky! Sing along with the hits of TS and maybe you will find your soulmate here. You will write their name in your Blank Space.
Date: Jan 20
Timings: 6 PM onwards
Where: Elements Mall
Price: ₹299/person
2. Kanan Gill Experience – India Tour 2024
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Kanan Gill is presenting double trouble with his India tour. This time he is back at his home base, Bangalore and planned his events for over three days in this city. He is doing his stand-up and also promoting his book. Yes, he wrote a book called ‘Acts of God’. you can get your books signed and there will be a discussion session as well. Share your thoughts on his book and he will leave you in splits with his witty comments. Gill Ji is waiting for you to book tickets.
Date: Jan 19 to 21
Timings: 7:30 PM onwards
Where: Good Shepherd Hall, Convent Road
Price: ₹799/person
3. ANOUSHKA SHANKAR LIVE IN INDIA 2024
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Are you ready to attend this exciting event in Bangalore? This 9-time Grammy-nominated sitar player is all set to blow you away with her talent. This curly-haired Anoushka is performing from her mini-album called Chapter I: Forever. Be forever in that moment with her and enjoy a refreshing event. She will be accompanied by her instrumentalists and will showcase her tunes that are rooted in Indian classical.
Date: Jan 22
Timings: 8 PM onwards
Where: Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar
Price: ₹1,000/person
4. PLAY ‘N’ LEARN Phoenix Marketcity
GUESS WHAT?
In a dazzling career pivot I bought a PLASTIC BALL MANUFACTURER (for playpens, ball pits & more -see below)
Basically a Co where the predominant biz involves manufacturing/distributing “high quality/performance” hollow plastic, plastic & rubber balls”!
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— Kaitlyn (@wildkait) February 10, 2022
Want your kids to have a fun play date? Book your tickets for this event in Bangalore where they will learn while making memories with their friends. It is for kids aged 7 and below. The play areas are designed in such a way that it will encourage them to be more cognitive and use more of their motor skills. It is a great place for physical and social development. From ball pits to trampolines to seed pits, they got it all.
Date: Jan 18 – 31
Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield
Price: ₹700/person
Also Read: This January, Do Not Miss Out On These 10 Upcoming Events In Delhi-NCR
5. Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail
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No, you will not be learning about prawn cocktails. Though it sounds amazing and I wouldn’t mind it. Anywho, it is a stand-up comedy for an hour where she jokes about maths, sex, relationships, social media, and more. This was a sold-out show at Soho Theatre London and you better not miss her witty-ness and the incredible manner in which she presents her Prawn Cocktail to you, Bangalore.
Date: Jan 21
Timings: 6 PM onwards
Where: Just BLR, Deena Complex, Brigade Road
Price: ₹ 499/person
6. Maroon 5 Tribute ft.KBC
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Sugar? Yes, please! Calling out to all the Maroon 5 fans, you can now sing out your heart and scream at their songs at the top of your lungs. This event in Bangalore is brought to you by the KishanBaalaji Collective so that you can Move(s) Like Jagger! It will be an energetic and memorable night and Girls Like You should definitely attend this.
Date: Jan 27
Timings: 9:30 PM onwards
Where: Fandom at Gilly’s Redefined
Price: ₹ 499/person
7. Fluid Art Workshop
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If you have never heard about fluid art then it is an abstract art made with acrylic paints on canvas. Through this workshop in Bangalore, you will learn the techniques to master fluid art. The supplies are given by the cafe and while you are learning, coffee and food will be provided! How creative and cool is that! That is not all, you can take your masterpiece home and flaunt it to your friends and family.
Date: Jan 21
Timings: 11 AM onwards
Where: Linto Coffee, Sarrakki IV Phase, Dollars Colony
Price: ₹ 1605/person
8. Jimmy Carr – TERRIBLY FUNNY
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JImmy Carr is currently touring in India for his new set of jokes which are not terrible but terribly funny. Spend your Sunday laughing your heart out right before the Monday blues hit you. This month in Bangalore, comedy events are pouring yet you have to catch Jimmy live. Watch his Netflix shows if you haven’t already.
Date: Jan 21
Timings: 9 PM onwards
Where: Prestige Srihari Khoday Center for Performing Arts
Price: ₹1500/person
Also Read: From Music Concert To Gin Festival, 7 Upcoming Events In Mumbai This January
You can grab your ticket from the websites of PayTM and BookMyShow.
So, which one are you going to attend out of these events in Bangalore? Let us know.
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/Taylor Swift and Kanan Gill
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