India’s financial capital, Mumbai, will be hosting a nine-day celebration that will include many known events in Mumbai. The objectives of the Mumbai Festival 2024 are to increase tourism, support inclusion and development, and identify new prospects and routes for the sector. From shopping to entertainment to dining, the Mumbai Festival 2024 will surely make you fall in love with the city all over again!
Mumbai Festival 2024: A 9-Day Fiesta
The Mumbai Fest is set to take over the city from Jan 20th – 28th, raising the city’s spirits higher than ever before.
Brace yourselves for 9 days filled with 50+ events across 50+ venues—it’s a celebration you’ve never experienced 🌆#EveryoneIsInvited to ‘Aamchi Mumbai’. pic.twitter.com/6JcxY7ptsS
— Mumbai Festival (@mumbai_festival) November 23, 2023
Mumbai Festival 2024 is a nine-day celebration that will include well-known events like the Mumbai Marathon and the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, in addition to additional events including music festivals, expos, beach and film festivals, movie competitions, cricket clinics, and start-up festivals.
The ‘bear hug model’ will be implemented for the event, which is slated to happen from January 20 and 28, according to industrialist Anand Mahindra, who chairs the festival’s advisory council, during a news conference on Thursday. There will be food festivals, musical performances, cultural events, and more during the festival.
Life gets busy and magic moments feel fleeting. In those moments, relive the magic of Mumbai ✨ #EveryonelsInvited pic.twitter.com/vcxEzxz8vV
— Mumbai Festival (@mumbai_festival) November 23, 2023
The’shop and win’ fest is an additional event that will encompass various shopping, dining, and entertainment establishments. Other activities include movie screenings, a photo exhibition showcasing Mumbai’s history through the eyes of photographers, and “Happy Streets: Yoga by the Bay, Kidzathon.”
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Theme For The Event: Everyone’s Invited
A place where everyone daydreams, a place where strangers aren’t strangers and a place where a collective purpose unites all. This is Mayanagri, my love—a feeling shared not only by the people of India but by many far beyond the borders 🌏❤️#EveryoneIsInvited
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— Mumbai Festival (@mumbai_festival) November 20, 2023
Over the course of the nine days, some of the main events will revolve around events like the Maha Mumbai Expo, Music Fest, Earth Movie Contest, Beach Fest, Tourism Conclave, Cinema Fest, Cricket Clinic, and Maha Shopping.
The theme of the nine-day Mumbai Festival 2024 is ‘Everyone’s Invited,’ which intends to showcase the spirit of unity. The theme highlights Mumbai’s inclusiveness as the city of dreams, “Sapno Ka Gateway,” a melting pot that accepts and embraces everyone.
No matter how hard you try, the magic of Mumbai Rains is something you can only truly feel by experiencing it firsthand 🌧️💝 #EveryoneIsInvited pic.twitter.com/XTM5b3TXMN
— Mumbai Festival (@mumbai_festival) November 22, 2023
Mumbai Walks, a festival highlight that is unlike any other, bring together the city’s icons to celebrate and honor the Mumbai heroes who keep the “maximum city” running. These heroes include the police havildars, dabbawalas, sweepers, cleaning crews, and the BEST bus drivers and conductors.
In essence, the festival will welcome well-known occasions like the marathon and the arts festival in order to gain more exposure. The activities will take place in several Mumbai locations. (As per The Times Of India)
Spirit Of Mumbai
Here is a glimpse of the Mumbai International Festival’s foundation meeting led by hon Minister of Tourism and Mr. Anand Mahindra. pic.twitter.com/o2LUYQ8bsg
— Maharashtra Tourism (@maha_tourism) September 7, 2023
In the presence of Dr. B N Patil, Director of the Directorate of Tourism, Tourism Minister Girish Mahajan, and prominent businessman Anand Mahindra, who chairs the Mumbai Festival Advisory Committee, the festival’s specifics were unveiled.
Mumbai Festival 2024 promises to be one of the largest yearly festivals in India’s history, but it’s more than simply an event—it’s a life-changing experience. Mahajan invited everyone to participate, saying that this event is an homage to Mumbai that captures the spirit of Mumbaikars’ unwavering perseverance, explores its rich historical legacy, and embraces every aspect that distinguishes the city.
We can’t contain our excitement anymore 🤩
Our press conference was held yesterday in the heart of Mumbai where the Mumbai Festival logo and anthem were finally unveiled 🎵❤️@girishdmahajan @anandmahindra @wizsabbas @MumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/jrUW425zYG
— Mumbai Festival (@mumbai_festival) November 24, 2023
Everyone will be able to experience the unique celebration of art, culture, sports, fashion, and more. This is because the festival consists of a number of events. For all the celebrants there, this festival is the ultimate celebration since it offers unmatched happiness, according to Anand Mahindra.
A budget of ₹25 crore has been decided by the Maharashtra government for this upcoming annual event.
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Are you excited?
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