Cancel the couch plans. This month, your cities are turning up the volume with a lineup that spans culture, cocktails, community, and conscious change. Whether you’re wandering through cutting-edge design in Delhi, swaying to soul-stirring blues in Mumbai, chasing climate dialogue, or soaking in Goa’s Carnival colour, there’s something worth stepping out for. Here’s where to be—and why you won’t want to miss it.
Built around The Age of Design Syncretism, the fair brings together craft and technology, tradition and modern living, Indian sensibilities and global perspectives. Expect a curated showcase of 130+ luxury brands, a spotlight on emerging studios, and bold conversations led by international design voices. It’s a living, evolving platform that maps the future of interiors, furniture, and material innovation—through both established icons and the new guard.
Date: 19th – 22nd Feb
Venue: NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla
A public music celebration in New Delhi that champions equality, peace, and community through live performance. Built around the idea of Sound Without Conflict, it creates an inclusive space where North East culture is centered and celebrated. The lineup spans folk, indie, rock, and hip-hop, featuring artists like Rewben Mashangva, Taba Chake, Tetseo Sisters, Reble, and Girish Pradhan (GATC). Alongside music, the festival offers North East food, interactive experiences, and immersive visuals—bringing people together through shared sound and presence.
Date: 22nd Feb
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Pragati Vihar
Thailand’s iconic jazz bar NOIR CMI lands in India for a one-night-only bar takeover at Anjeer, Gurgaon. Celebrated bartenders Obniti and Tanawat bring their signature blend of precision and quiet creativity, reinventing classic cocktails with Thai ingredients, aromatics, and modern techniques. Paired with Anjeer’s Indian bar nibbles, the evening becomes a meeting point of cultures and craftsmanship—an unpretentious, deeply immersive celebration of global mixology for those who savor the slow luxury of a perfectly made drink.
Date: 21nd Feb
Venue: Anjeer, The Kitchens, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road
Fourteen years strong, the Mahindra Blues Festival returns to Mehboob Studio, reaffirming its place as one of Asia’s largest blues gatherings. Bringing the spirit of the Mississippi Delta to Mumbai, the festival unites international legends and Indian maestros for two days of gritty riffs, soul-stirring vocals, and genre-blurring sounds—from gospel and rock to Americana.
Date: 14th & 15th Feb
Venue: Mehboob Studios, Bandra
India’s first dedicated platform accelerating citizen-driven climate action at scale. Rooted in the realities of Mumbai and the broader Global South, it reimagines climate solutions as interconnected, scalable innovations shaped by complex regional economies. By mobilising India’s dynamic network of climate organisations, movements, and changemakers, the initiative spotlights pioneering efforts already underway while charting the road ahead—positioning India as a powerful, solutions-focused voice in the global climate conversation.
Date: 17th – 19th Feb
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra East
Experience the magic of Goa’s vibrant Carnival with an immersive walking trail through Panjim’s colourful streets. Discover the festival’s colonial roots, visit a charming heritage home in Fontainhas for homemade delicacies and a refreshing drink, and sway to live Carnival music by a celebrated Goan musician. Enjoy face painting, festive storytelling, and entry to Samba Square—Carnival’s energetic hub of live bands, food stalls, and entertainment—bringing together culture, community, and celebration in one unforgettable evening.
Date: 13th – 17th Feb
Venue: Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji
Sunday Brunch Flea Market brings together slow mornings and spirited afternoons in Assagao. Begin with brunch and fresh brews at Coffee Culture, then wander through a curated flea featuring handmade jewellery, local art, vintage finds, and easy Sunday staples. As the sun dips, the energy shifts to Uncultured, where the bar opens early for high-voltage cocktails and laid-back revelry. Come for the coffee, stay for the shopping, and settle in for drinks whenever the mood strikes.
Date: 22nd Feb
Venue: Coffee Culture, Assagao
India’s first and largest multidisciplinary immersive festival, set within a historic glass factory in Bengaluru. Blending art, technology, and sound, it transforms industrial space into a sensory playground of large-scale installations, a 360° immersive dome, and experimental environments. The festival also features globally acclaimed live music performances and interactive workshops, including sustainability-led sessions for families—creating a multi-format cultural experience that invites audiences to see, hear, and engage differently.
Date: 13th Feb Onwards (Multiple Slots)
Venue: The Sixth Sense Festival, Kadugodi
