Mumbaikars, rejuvenate yourselves by attending Tango sessions, book launches on 70’s Hindi cinema, chaat pop-ups and more for August. The monsoon is here to stay and that doesn’t mean the lives in the City of Dreams will come to a halt. August welcomes you with many recreational activities, concerts and fun-filled evenings. We don’t want you to miss out! So, follow along to these amazing upcoming Mumbai events.
Mumbai Events To Look Out For In August
1. Rajadhiraaj- Love. Life. Leela
Be ready to witness a one-of-a-kind mega-musical show depicting the divine life of Lord Krishna. The enchanting love tales of Krishna will debut in NMACC and suggest you take your family with you. This ‘leela’ is written by Prasoon Joshi and directed by Shruti Sharma with over 100 performers bringing a sensory live show with a phenomenal soundtrack.
Date: Aug 15 – 31
Timings: 7:30 PM onwards
Where: NMACC, Jio World Centre, BKC
Tickets: ₹1000/person onwards
2. The Swinging ‘70s: Stars, Style and Substance By Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri & Nirupama Kotru
A trip down to the 70s Hindi cinema never hurt anyone! Calling out to the film buffs, this book is an anthology of essays written by Chaudhuri and Kotru highlighting the significance of the transformative decade for Hindi cinema. Head over to his book launch and discover facts, trivia and knowledge about the 70’s cinema. From the legendary Bachchan’s Angry Young Man era to Rishi Kapoor’s romantic lover era, it covers all. Don’t skip a special performance by Musician-Filmmaker Neha Karode!
Date: Aug 7
Timings: 6:30 PM onwards
Where: The Royal Opera House
Tickets: Free
3. Tango Workshop
This fabulous upcoming event in Mumbai is smooth and rhythmic! You guessed it right, we are talking about the Tango sessions. The Nook is collaborating with the Abrazo Tango to offer an introductory workshop for folks interested in Tango. Drag your dance-loving friends to this amazing recreational activity and learn something new from a Tango expert. This is a great date idea as well!
Date: Aug 7
Timings: 7:30 PM onwards
Where: The Nook, Gehna Edifices, Off Linking Rd, Khar West
Tickets: ₹599/person onwards
4. Bargain Book Hut’s Book Fair
All the bookworms of Mumbai, this August book fair is perfect to stock up on your new and old reads from the TBR list. Not just that, you can get up to 80% discount on books, enjoy various games and meet-and-greet your favourite authors. For this month, Bargain Book Hut is bringing an entire panel of authors over three days. Some of them are Sonia Mehta, Katie Bagli, Vivaan Shah, Deepak Dalal and the list goes on. Hurry up to Nexus Seawoods Mall!
Date: Aug 2 – 4
Timings: 11 AM onwards
Where: Nexus Seawoods Mall, Navi Mumbai
5. Yoga & Gong Wash
Go for a great Sunday morning yoga session followed by a scrumptious meal with your fitness buddies. Shivali Chatterjee is collaborating with Sound Healing India to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit of Mumbaikars after a hectic week. The schedule follows a Chakra Balancing Yoga session, a Gong Wash session and a plant-based breakfast prepared by chefs at Radisson Blu. To register for this holistic August event in Mumbai, call on 9152000375.
Date: Aug 11
Timings: 10 AM onwards
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Marol Maroshi Rd, Bori Colony, Marol, Andheri East
Tickets: ₹1800/person onwards
6. Love and Information – Theatre
Immerse in the theatrical experience of Love and Information written by British playwright Caryl Churchill at this upcoming August event in Mumbai. This play showcases a non-linear narrative of modern lives with unconventional views on mental illness, privacy erosion, memory atrophy and contemporary lifestyles.
Date: Aug 2 – 4
Timings: PM onwards
Where: Experimental Theatre, NCPA Mumbai
Tickets: ₹450/person onwards
7. South of Vindhyas X Chef Bimba Nayak
In another epic collaboration for the upcoming events in Mumbai, the renowned Chef Bimba Nayak and the South of Vindhyas celebrate Pathare Prabhu cuisine. It is going to be a culinary affair with rich and authentic flavours for the folks of Mumbai. Indulge in tantalising appetizers like Konphol Pattice, Bhanavle, Wadi che Bhujne, Pomfret Bhujne, and more. Head over for a great Sunday brunch this August to explore a different cuisine.
Date: Aug 4
Timings: PM onwards
Where: 70-C, Nehru Road, Vile Parle
Tickets: ₹2333/person onwards
8. KING – Monopoly Moves
Tu maan meri jaan, tujhe yeh concert attend karna hi hoga! Remember the time when your entire Instagram feed was filled with groovy songs by KING? You now have a chance to catch him live as he is finally coming to your city, Mumbaikars. He is back with his new hip-hop Album ‘Monopoly Moves’ including collaborations with artists such as Raftaar, MC Stan and more. It is an exclusive listening party, so book your tickets now.
Date: Aug 31
Timings: 7 PM onwards
Where: Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity
Tickets: ₹999/person onwards
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Keep track of these amazing events and share them with your friends and family. For tickets head over to Bookmyshow, Paytm Insider, NMACC and respective websites.
Happy August, Mumbai!
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