As the festive season arrives, Mumbai transforms into a vibrant hub of culture, cuisine, and celebration. This October, the city hosts an exciting lineup of events—from evocative art exhibitions and culinary pop-ups to soulful jazz performances and heritage dance productions. Whether you’re in the mood for a nostalgic Goan thali, a genre-defying concert, or a quiet afternoon of Mahjong and Madeleines, there’s something happening for every kind of explorer. Here’s your guide to the best events lighting up Mumbai this month.
This is a solo exhibition by Goa-based artist Nikhil Chaganlal, opening on 26th September 2025. Featuring a carefully curated collection of 12 small paintings, the show invites you into deeply personal and evocative interior spaces, blending memory, imagination, and emotion. Rather than mere rooms, these works are intimate atmospheres that reveal quiet moments, vulnerability, and a sense of belonging. Expect a subtle, contemplative journey into private worlds where the familiar meets the poetic, capturing the delicate balance between personal fantasy and shared experience.
Date: 26th September – 24th October
Venue: Art Musings Gallery
A month-long culinary celebration showcasing seven iconic regional biryanis from across India. Curated by Chefs Rahul Akerkar and Mukhtar Qureshi, the event offers a unique exploration of India’s diverse biryani traditions, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, each dish steeped in history and culture. Alongside these flavoursome biryanis, expect indulgent desserts and a curated cocktail menu, creating a festive dining experience that combines heritage, craftsmanship, and celebration.
Date: 1st – 30th October
Venue: Waarsa, NCPA Gate 2, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point
Experience a vibrant celebration of Sri Lankan cuisine this October, featuring a carefully curated menu that takes you on a culinary journey across the island’s diverse regions. Expect authentic dishes like Egg Hoppers, Mutton Black Curry, and Devil Fish, prepared live to capture the authentic flavours of Sri Lanka. Set against a stunning coastal backdrop, this immersive event combines rich, aromatic food with evocative décor and live traditional music, offering a soulful experience that brings the warmth and culture of Sri Lanka’s coastal life to every guest’s plate.
Date: 3rd October – 12th October
Venue: Lotus Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
A thoughtfully curated jewellery exhibition that explores the intersection of indigenous narratives and contemporary design. Expect to see pieces that reinterpret ancient themes, such as protection, fertility, and creation myths, through simple, abstract forms. The collection features rare gemstones such as antique-cut diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and pearls, blending old-world materials with modern aesthetics. Presented in collaboration with Case Design, the exhibit also highlights indigenous materials and craftsmanship, creating a deeply immersive experience that reflects both reflection and reinvention in jewellery art.
Date: 8th October – 12th October
Venue: Studio Renn at the Ice Factory, IF.be, 10-12, Calicut Rd, Ballard Estate, Fort
Comorin Mumbai welcomes the soul of Goan home cooking with a special culinary collaboration featuring Avos Kitchen. At its heart is Mrs. Naik, the matriarch behind Avos, whose heirloom recipes bring to life the flavours, textures, and quiet joy of susegad living. Guests can expect traditional Goan thalis filled with dishes like pomfret curry, prawn xacuti, tisreo suke, and sol kadi—each prepared with coastal ingredients and deep-rooted care. Vegetarian offerings are just as rich and festive, concluding with a rotating selection of traditional sweets.
Date: 10th October – 12th October
Venue: Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (West)
Get ready for a genre-blurring musical experience as Berlin-based vocalist Sera Kalo brings her debut project eXante to life with her dynamic international quartet. Fusing jazz, neo-soul, and electronic textures, the set promises an immersive journey where each song unfolds through rich storytelling, deep grooves, and fearless improvisation. Joined by Igor Osypov (guitar/keys), Dylan Greene (drums), and Sofia Eftychidou (bass/synth), the band seamlessly blends organic energy with sonic experimentation. Rooted in Sera’s Caribbean-American heritage and shaped by global influences, this performance delivers contemporary soul-jazz at its most vibrant, poetic, personal, and powerfully alive.
Date: 11th October
Venue: The Studio Theatre, NMACC
Padma Shri Ananda Shankar Jayant’s Tales from the Bull and the Tiger is a Bharatanatyam production that invites audiences into the intimate, mythical world of Shiva and his divine family. Told through the voices of Nandi and Simha—Shiva and Parvati’s vahanas—the performance unfolds as a series of poetic stories narrated to Ganesha and Skanda. Expect a rich blend of classical dance, music, and visual design, as timeless verses from Sanskrit and Tamil literature come alive. With layered storytelling and exquisite choreography, the production offers a vibrant experience that combines mythology, devotion, and cosmic energy.
Date: 12th October
Venue: The Studio Theatre, NMACC
A Diwali special that blends high-tea elegance with the classic charm of Mahjong. Hosted at Madeleine de Proust, the hotel’s stylish tea lounge, the experience invites guests to slow down and savour artisanal treats while engaging in a game of strategy and connection. Guided sessions by Mahjong experts make it perfect for both curious beginners and seasoned players. With delicate madeleines, savouries, and thoughtful gameplay, expect an afternoon of indulgence, discovery, and timeless fun, all set within the hotel’s beautifully curated Art Deco surrounds.
Date: 15th October
Venue: Lobby Level, Fairmont Mumbai
Mahesh Lunch Home’s iconic Crab & Wine Festival returns for its 24th edition, inviting seafood lovers on a flavour-packed journey across India’s coastline and beyond. Running for a month, the festival features beloved classics like Butter Pepper Garlic Crab alongside 17 new, regional and global-inspired crab dishes, from Kerala’s Crab Molee to Nawabi-style Sahi Sofiyani and even Malaysian Egg Crab with Gochujang. Paired with curated wines and craft beers, this celebration of coastal indulgence continues a tradition spanning decades. Expect bold flavours, inventive pairings, and the unmistakable charm of Mumbai’s most legendary seafood institution.
Date: 19th September – 19th October
Venue: Mahesh Lunch Home
Get ready, Mumbai—global superstar Enrique Iglesias is making his long-awaited return for a one-night-only concert that promises all the hits, the heat, and the heart. With over 180 million records sold and countless #1s to his name, the King of Latin Pop is set to light up the stage with legendary anthems like Hero, Bailamos, and Tonight. A night of iconic moments, electric energy, and unforgettable music awaits.
Date: 29th October
Venue: MMRDA Grounds
