December in Mumbai is brimming with energy, creativity, and festive cheer. From immersive music festivals and live performances to art exhibitions, culinary experiences, and family-friendly wonderlands, the city offers something for every mood and moment. Whether you’re looking to savour bold flavours, discover emerging artists, or dance the night away to world-class DJs, this curated guide highlights the must-attend events that will make your December unforgettable. Step out, explore, and celebrate the season in true Mumbai style.
Two of India’s most exciting culinary minds—Prateek Sadhu and Gresham Fernandes—join forces for an intimate eight-course brunch that captures their rebellious spirit and deep-rooted love for ingredients. This limited, chef-led experience unfolds like a conversation: honest, rustic, and full of surprises. Expect thoughtful pairings, bold flavours, and dishes that invite you to explore, share, and interpret.
Date: 21st Dec
Venue: Gallops, inside Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Hamleys Wonderland once again invites families into a world of festive imagination. Newly designed zones blend carnival energy with storybook charm, where children move from character meet-and-greets to spontaneous surprises. A grand parade ties it all together in a swirl of music and spectacle. With rides, games, carols, and unexpected performances at every turn, the experience feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly new—magical for all ages.
Date: 21st–30th Dec
Venue: Jio World Garden, Bandra East
music, and culture, creating an experience that pulls you in from the moment you arrive. Explore 50 curated artworks by emerging Indian artists—fresh, expressive pieces that offer new stories and perspectives. As you move through the space, you’ll also witness live painting sessions, giving you a rare, up-close look at artists in their element as blank canvases transform in real time. Adding depth and emotion to the evening is a soulful live performance by Arjan Singh, whose music elevates the atmosphere with warmth and immersive energy.
Date: 13th Dec
Venue: Country Club, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West
Raman Negi Quartet Live
Raman Negi brings his evolving Hindustani rock sound to Mumbai with a performance that blends introspective lyrics and sharp social commentary. Over two decades, he has built a reputation for originality, moving beyond trends to craft music that feels honest and distinctly his own. His solo albums Shakhsiyat (2022) and Chaltey Purzay (2024) showcase this growth—from inward reflection to keen observations of the world. Now touring with his band, Negi presents a set that’s both intimate and expansive, capturing an artist continually redefining independence.
Date: 14th Dec
Venue: The Studio Theatre, NMACC
Experience a magical evening as some of Mumbai’s finest western vocalists come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Expect timeless carols, intricate jazz harmonies, and contemporary festive favourites, all performed with passion and artistry. Led by acclaimed choir leaders and vocal coaches, the ensemble weaves a musical journey filled with warmth, nostalgia, and cheer. Each note and harmony captures the joy of togetherness, making this a night where the true essence of the season comes alive through the universal language of song.
Date: 20th Dec
Venue: The Cube, NMACC
Experience an intimate evening of indie-soft rock with Jaipur-based singer-songwriter Navjot Ahuja. With over nine years and 500+ live performances, Navjot brings heartfelt lyrics and a lingering voice that turns every song into a melodic journey. His set features original tracks like Ye Waadiyan, Hey Aisha, and Bayaan, alongside soulful renditions of beloved Hindi and English songs. KHAT is a musical letter—personal, reflective, and deeply moving—offering an evocative blend of storytelling, emotion, and signature indie-soft rock charm.
Date: 18th Dec
Venue: The Cube, NMACC
Asim Waqif’s latest works explore the boundaries of materiality, structure, and form, transforming architectural concepts into visual poetics. His ‘excavators’—both literal and metaphorical—reimagine the act of cutting, extracting, and seeking meaning, highlighting how tools of construction can also dismantle, displace, and interrogate power. In OverKill, materials are manipulated through bending, tying, drilling, and more, positioning viewers between knowing and erasure, excess and dereliction. Aluminium panels, cyanotype gels, and other unlikely media create human-centred interventions that question how we build, see, and relate to space. Waqif’s works provoke reflection on un-building, entropy, and the delicate interplay of individual and collective experience, capturing fleeting conditions that challenge perception and presence.
Date: Till 3rd Jan
Venue: Nature Morte, Colaba
Mumbai is about to come alive with the world’s finest electronic music. One monumental stage, a curated lineup of global headliners, and India’s top talent converge for a celebration of dance culture like no other. Expect electrifying sets from Hugel, I Hate Models, Jamie Jones, Klangkuenstler, Monolink, Maceo Plex, Special Request, and Yousef, accompanied by immersive visuals and an energy that pulses from dusk till dawn.
Date: 26th–29th Dec
Venue: Dome, Marine Drive, Churchgate
