India’s biggest and most talked-about storytelling festival, Spoken Fest, is set to return to Mumbai for its special 10th edition. From powerful stories and unforgettable voices to shared moments, there’s a lot to expect from the fest that has shaped India’s spoken word movement.
Spoken Fest Is Back For Its 10th Edition
For its 10th edition, the fest brings together some of the best-known voices from across art, cinema, poetry and performance. The guest list of this powerful fest includes Shruti Haasan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sheeba Chaddha, Nakuul Mehta, Mithila Palkar, Taaruk Raina, Swanand Kirkire, Raj Arjun, Waseem Barelvi, and Piyush Mishra, along with many other various lineups of poets, storytellers, creative voices, and musicians across India.
This is said to be more than just a festival. It is a space where poetry, music and storytelling come together to reflect India’s evolving voice. Mumbai has been the heartbeat of the fest over the years, promoting a community that comes together year after year to listen and feel.
Founded by Roshan Abbas, Ankur Tewari, Gaurav Kapur, Tess Joseph, and Ranjit Raina. Kommune has grown from intimate open mics into a powerful cultural movement. By promoting many voices and real expression, it continues to build communities where words hold meaning, conversation, and experience.
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What All To Expect?
Spoken Fest is not just about poetry and words. One can indulge in an all-day picnic of ideas, flavours, and discovery. Start your journey by visiting multiple food pop-ups and then head to a vibrant flea market filled with homegrown brands, books, art, and handcrafted finds.
Turn your weekend into a shared picnic spot with open lawns, interactive installations, and fun game zones. As Spoken Fest marks almost a decade in Mumbai, it continues to prove the power of words, reminding us that when voices come together, they always make an impact.
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If you are still unsure how to spend your weekend to the fullest in Mumbai. Then what are you waiting for? Book your tickets ASAP and head to the spoken word fest on the 21st and 22nd of February.
Date: 21st & 22nd February 2026
Time: From 1:00 PM onwards on both days
Venue: No 3 & 4, Jio Garden Public Gate, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai
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