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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Mumbai

Upcoming Events & Festivals in Mumbai

Mumbai, the city of dreams and glamour, is a haven for art and culture. The city has so much to offer that it's hard to know where to start! Here's a list of upcoming events and festivals in Mumbai that you should not miss:

The Mumbai International Film Festival

The Mumbai International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Mumbai, India. It takes place every year in April and showcases movies from around the world.

The festival has been running since 1988, with different locations hosting events over several days. In recent years, however, it has become more consistent with its location choices: Wadala Studios for last year's event; Peddar Road for 2009's; and Ghatkopar this time around.

MIFF was founded by Anil Kapoor as a platform for new talent from across Asia to showcase their works at Indian film industry's biggest exhibition space (Wadala Studios). The choice of venue also reflects MIFF’s commitment towards promoting Indian cinema abroad by showcasing its best stories on screens across continents.

Holi Festival in Mumbai

Holi is a festival of colors, it’s a festival of love and peace, joy and happiness! It is also known as “Festival of Fun”. Holi Festival in Mumbai is one of the most awaited festivals for all Indians and tourists alike.

The main aim behind celebrating this colorful occasion each year is to spread joy throughout our lives by celebrating life with people we care about (love) or just for fun as friends do on happy occasions like birthdays etc.. So here's how you can make your own version of Holi Festival in Mumbai at home!

Mumbai Marathon

Mumbai Marathon is one of the biggest marathons in the world. It takes place every year at the beginning of October and is held in Mumbai, India. The event started 5 years ago by two friends who were runners themselves and wanted to raise money for charity. Since then it has grown into one of India's largest sports events, attracting thousands of runners from all over India and abroad each year!

If you're interested in getting active this fall or raising money for a good cause while doing so, consider signing up for one or more races during this year's Mumbai Marathon weekend (October 11th-12th).

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in Mumbai, India. It is a nine-day festival, which starts on the first day of the waning moon of the month of Bhadra and ends on the last day of the same month. The idols are worshipped fervently by devotees during these nine days to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha before they go back home after having their food with them on this occasion.

The main attraction to this event is its huge annual crowd that gathers at various places across India where people come together to celebrate this auspicious occasion together with their friends and family members by spending quality time together under one roof or under tents where there will be lots of things happening such as shopping for new clothes for yourself or buying gifts for your loved ones who live far away from you!

Diwali in Mumbai

Diwali is the festival of lights. It is celebrated across India, and especially in Mumbai. The festival falls on the Hindu lunar day (or new moon) of Kartik Purnima, in November or December each year. Diwali is also known as Deepawali or Lumbini Jayanti, which celebrates Lumbini's birthplace where Buddha was born. It marks the return of Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years away from his kingdom during which time he had been banished by his father Dasharatha for having returned from slaying demon king Ravana

Mumbai Pride Parade

The Mumbai Pride Parade is a celebration of diversity and equality. It is held every year on the first Sunday in June at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to showcase the LGBT community in India. The event has been held since 2009, when it was first organized by a group called ‘Humsafar Trust’, which works towards creating awareness about issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE).

The parade consists of floats depicting different professions that represent members from each gender identity or expression along with community groups who march alongside them for entertainment purposes!

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is a festival that takes place in Mumbai and is held in the month of November. The festival is organized by the Kala Ghoda Arts Society, which also organizes exhibitions at their gallery space.

The artistic events include dance recitals, solo performances by artists from around the world and jazz concerts featuring some of India's best musicians. There are also many workshops where you can learn about various art forms such as painting or sculpture.

Navratri Festival in Mumbai

Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated throughout India. It is also known as the festival of light and energy, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. The seven days before this are called "Shukla Paksha," or "the dark phase," when people fast from dawn to dusk and pray for peace, prosperity and good fortune for the upcoming season.

Navratri falls on the ninth day of Navroz (also known as Navamitri), a popular Hindu festival that takes place each year in mid-autumn (September–October). This holiday honors Parvati or Durga; one who has great power over demons, but also represents love between husband and wife. In addition to these themes there are many other legends surrounding this goddess—for example, she was believed to have been born from Shiva’s forehead after he lost his third eye during meditation!

The best time during which you should visit Mumbai would be during this period because it coincides with Diwali festivities here at home too!

Mumbai Food Festival

Mumbai Food Festival is a food festival held in Mumbai, India. It is the first of its kind in India and has been running since 2015. The festival showcases various cuisines like Indian, Continental and Fusion cuisine with live performances by international chefs as well as local restaurants.

The event will be hosted at DY Patil Bhavan (a historic building) on March 25th to 28th 2019 which makes it one of the best places to visit if you want to taste some delicious delicacies while enjoying some live performances by international chefs as well as local restaurants!

Durga Puja in Mumbai

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated in the autumn. It's a celebration of female power, and it's also known as 'Durgotsav'. In India, Durga Puja is observed by millions of people from all walks of life to pay tribute to their mother goddess Durga.

The festival has been going on for centuries, but it was not until last year that Mumbai became an international destination for this religious event. The city was named after Mahalaxmi - meaning great-goddess or queen - who was believed to have been born out of the ocean waves on her way back home after killing demons (devas).

Mumbai Fashion Week

Mumbai Fashion Week is a biennial event that showcases India's top designers and trends. It's the biggest fashion event in the country, drawing over 100,000 people to its venues each year. Fashion Week gives designers a platform to showcase their work and helps buyers scout new talent.

Fashion Week has been held since 2007 and takes place over two months during late winter or early spring (depending on where you live).

Elephanta Festival

Elephanta Festival is a cultural celebration on an island in Mumbai harbour. The festival is held in the month of September and has been organized by the Archaeological Survey of India since 2000. This event attracts many people from across India as well as foreigners who come to experience its unique culture, music and dance performances.

The Elephanta Island is one of the most beautiful places to visit when you're in Mumbai! It has been identified as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites due to its historical significance for being home to some important ancient temples built during ancient times (around 500BC).

Mahalaxmi Festival

The Mahalaxmi Festival is an annual religious gathering held on Mumbai's streets. It is a Hindu festival and it is celebrated in the month of September, which falls on September 14th every year. The festival lasts for nine days and it culminates with the immersion of idols into water bodies such as rivers or oceans.

The celebration begins with Naag Panchami (the first day), followed by Dasara (the second day), Janmashtami (the third day) and festive processions through different parts of Mumbai city during Navaratri week which ends with Ugadi festivals being celebrated on various days during February-March each year; this includes Holi & Divali holidays

Mumbai International Music Festival

The Mumbai International Music Festival is a music festival held in Mumbai, India. It is held annually in March and April. The festival was started by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who was inspired by the European festivals such as Glastonbury, Roskilde Festival and Iceland Airwaves Festival.

The main attraction of this event is that it provides an opportunity for Indian musicians to showcase their talent before an audience from around the world which makes it an important part of the cultural life of Mumbai city

Vasantotsav

Vasantotsav is a spring festival celebrated in the month of March. It is a celebration of nature's beauty and culture, as well as religious beliefs. The event was started by Mahatma Gandhi and has been held annually since 1947.

It’s an annual event that takes place at various places across Mumbai, including Juhu Beach and Girgaon Chowpatty Beach. People from all around attend this festival to dance on boats on the water or just enjoy some food snacks together with friends and family members who also come for this occasion!