Top Events In Bangalore In April That You Must Attend

Chef Sara Jacob Nair of the Nair On Fire fame is coming back to the city with a new menu that features heirloom recipes. In collaboration with Lush at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, she will be showcasing a range of dishes that are served in toddy shops to thattukadas (street carts) of Kerala. Indulge in dishes such as Red Cowpeas Cutlets, Kizhi Porotta with Raw Jackfruit Peralan, Malabar Chicken Wings, Eggplant Pollichathu, and Palada Payasam and Boli.

When: April 21 to 24, from 7 PM to 11 PM

Where: Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Madhava Nagar

Price: INR 2,500 per person

The Leela Palace Bengaluru is collaborating with Chef Yildiz O. Samaha for an exclusive Turkish Food Festival at Citrus. The festival will feature dishes such as Kisir, Muhammara, Çoban Salata, and Kapya Biber Salata. These are along with a selection of grills and mains that include Doner Kebap, Urfa Kebap, Eggplant Kebap, and Chicken Şiş Kebap. Don't miss out on the desserts that include Baklava, Sütlaç, Muhallebi, Dry Fruit Hoşaf, Kadayıf, and Turkish Ice Cream. 

When: April 23 to 26, from 7 PM to 10 PM   

Where: Citrus, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Kodihalli

Price: INR 3,200 per person

Indigo Art Auctions is holding an online auction featuring masterworks of Modern and Contemporary Art. If you are someone who loves art or knows someone who's looking to invest in art, then you need to know that this auction will have masterpieces by M.F. Husain, and Jamini Roy. Also on auction would be the works of Harshvardhan and Akhilesh, Manish Pushkale, Arpana Caur, B.N. Arya, Sunil Das, Prakash Karmarkar, and Lalu Prasad Shaw. The auction will feature Laxman Goud’s distinctive sculptures as well.

When: Thursday, 24 April, from 7 PM

Where: Online at www.indigoart.in 

Price: Register online at www.indigoart.in 

Okay, Bangalore, this is not a drill. The culinary legend, Chef Massimo Bottura is coming to Bangalore. And he's bringing his renowned Osteria Francescana to the Garden City for the very first time. In collaboration with Culinary Culture, Chef Massimo will be recreating the magic of Osteria Francescana exclusively at Le Cirque Signature, the Franco-Italian restaurant at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, for two nights only. If you can't head to Italy or snag that reservation at Osteria, this is your chance to meet the culinary powerhouse and taste his food. 

When: April 25 and 26, from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM 

Where: Le Cirque Signature, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Kodihalli

Price: INR 50,000 per person. For reservations, please email ashish.arora@theleela.com. 

ALBA, the signature Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, is bringing together Chef Christian Huber of JW Marriott Pune and Chef Matteo Arvonio of ALBA for a one-of-a-kind pop-up. Chef Christian is bringing his nature-inspired flavours such as slow-cooked lamb shank paired with fragrant saffron risotto while Chef Matteo is bringing his modern Italian fare with dishes such as Polletto alla Diavola and Cavatelli con Porchetta. This is a pop-up you don't want to miss if you want to indulge in flavours unlike any other. 

When: April 25 to 27, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM for April 25 and April 26, and 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM for April 27

Where: ALBA, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, Ashok Nagar

Price: INR 4,500 per person for set menu 

India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2025, organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI) with support from the Coffee Board of India is back in Bangalore. This is a must-attend event for anyone who loves coffee or is curious about the evolving coffee culture in India. The festival will bring together coffee enthusiasts, industry leaders, and global experts and you can expect everything from exceptional brews to state-of-the-art brewing equipment. This is one of those events where you sip, learn, and connect.

When: April 25 to 27, from 10 AM onwards

Where: Marakata, Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Main Road

Price: INR 250 per person upwards

Terra, the all-day dining restaurant at Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills – A Tribute Portfolio Resort, is hosting a three-day food pop-up showing the essence of Kodava food or Coorg food. Chef Shreyas K. M. from Coorg Marriott Resort & Spa, along with Chef Rajiv of Mulberry Shades, is bringing together an indulgent buffet experience. Dig into dishes such as Bird’s Eye Chilli Chicken Fry, Nalli Kori Gassi, Mushroom Bartad, and Meen Gassi. Also are other South Indian dishes, such as Kozhi Milagu Varuval, Chicken Chettinad, Alleppey Fish Curry, Beans Poriyal, and Murungai Sambar, to complement the pop-up. 

When: April 25 to 27, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 7 PM to 11 PM

Where: Terra, Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills – A Tribute Portfolio Resort, Devanahalli

Price: INR 2,500 per person upwards

Join in at Atta Galatta for the launch of Go Go Flamingo, Tulika Books’ latest title, with the illustrator Priya Kuriyan. Priya Kuriyan is a children's book writer-illustrator, comics maker and chronic doodler. She has directed educational films for the Sesame Street show in India and the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) and has illustrated numerous children's books for publishers like Tulika Books, Penguin, Scholastic and Hachette. This event is great for little ones and parents alike.

When: Saturday, 26 April, from 2:30 PM

Where: Atta Galatta, Indiranagar

Price: Free entry   

Chef Mirko Febbrile of Somma, Singapore, will be in Bangalore for a one-night-only pop-up at The Market, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. Chef Mirko is known for his foraged food approach and he has curated a menu which features dishes such as Milk-fed Lamb with myrtle, sweet cherries, and a peasant salad, and King Crab with wild garlic, razor clams, and koji served with handcrafted quadretti pasta. It's a menu that promises to take you on a culinary journey, so don't miss it if you are in town. 

When: Saturday, 26 April from 7 PM to 11 PM 

Where: The Market, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Ashok Nagar

Price: INR 10,500 per person for 6 6-course, wine-paired meal. For reservations, please call +91 90354 16155

Chef Gautam Krishnankutty is teaming up with Tijouri to present A Malabar Journey. This food pop-up features a menu drawn from memory, nostalgia, and the flavours of his childhood travel in Kannur, Kerala. Tijouri, known for spotlighting micro-cuisines from across India and beyond, is hosting the lunch pop-up for two days only. The menu will feature dishes such as Neypathal with Leela’s Chicken Curry, Velappam with Chemmeen Ulli Theeyal, Malabar Parotta with Mutta Roast, Devisadanam Mutton Biryani, and Porrichi Nendra Pazham. 

When: April 26 and 27, from 12:30 PM to 2 PM 

Where: Tijouri, Vasanth Nagar

Price: INR 3,000 per person

On the occasion of International Jazz Day, Jagriti Theatre is taking you to a world of jazz classics with the central theme being romantic love. Think funny love to sunny love. The artists performing include Jataveda, Madhuri, and Poornima on vocals, Jagadessh on guitar and Timothy on keys.  

When: Saturday, 26 April from 7:30 PM onwards

Where: Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield

Price: INR 500 

Presented by Porgai Artisans Association, a society of Lambadi women artisans, and curated by designer Anshu Arora, At Home In Sittilingi is an exhibition that features embroidery artworks by ten artists from the Lambadi community. The show will feature a series of narrative textiles developed by these Lambadi embroidery artisans as part of an artist residency project held in Sittilingi, Tamil Nadu. 

When: Until 27 April, 12 noon to 8 PM 

Where: Sabha BLR, Shivaji Nagar

Price: RSVP at porgai.events@gmail.com

Alai Wellness and Sthira Therapy is hosting Me, You and Us: Finding The Right Balance In Love, a two-hour experiential workshop for couples. The workshop is aimed at young, married or unmarried heterosexual and non-binary couples between 22 and 35 years of age. The workshop will be conducted by Ramitha Ramesh of Alai Wellness, a trauma-informed, queer affirmative psychotherapist, and Anchitha of Sthira Therapy, a trauma-informed psychologist. The expected takeaways from the workshop range from clarity on your relationship dynamics to communication tools and boundaries to practices to stay emotionally connected.

When: Sunday, 27 April, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM  

Where: Cubbon Park, Ambedkar Veedhi 

Price: INR 1,799 per couple. To register, fill up this form.

DoubleTree Hilton Whitefield is hosting a North Karnataka food pop-up in collaboration with Elephant's High Cafe, known for their plant-based, vegan, no maida, no sugar and 100% organic food from locally sourced ingredients. One can look forward to some nutritious North Karnataka food like Girmit, Paddu with Menthya chutney, Akki Roti, Jowari Roti with Ennegai, Hesarukaalu Palya and Ragi Halbai. 

When: Until April 27, from 11 AM to 11 PM 

Where: 1882, DoubleTree Hilton Whitefield, Brookefield

Price: A la carte

The eighth edition of Whitefield Art Collective, supported by the Yuj Foundation, is currently happening with this year's theme as ‘Future is Now’. The edition will showcase art installations, sculptures, paintings, film, puppetry, photography, and workshops. There's also a special collaboration with the Chennai Photo Biennale, which debuts in Bengaluru with their Hey! Exhibition of works by differently abled individuals and neurodivergent artists. There's also an art bazaar that's planned towards the end. 

When: Until April 28, 9 AM to 10 PM  

Where: VR Bengaluru, Mahadevapura

Price: Free entry

Burma Burma is bringing back their Thingyan special menu. Thingyan is the Burmese New Year and harvest festival and if you are wondering what's going to be served, well, there's a feast. The lineup features a Thingyan Tiffin Meal, traditional celebratory desserts, a live hawker-style Noodle Salad offering, and a selection of new beverages. The Thingyan Tiffin Meal will be served in a multi-tiered tiffin and will feature dishes such as Hand-tossed Broad Beans, Tofu Sandwich, Mock Meatball Curry, and Pumpkin and Bok Choy Stir Fry. Apart from celebrating the Burmese New Year, this special menu will also be for a cause. A part of the sales from this limited-time menu will be donated to the UN World Food Programme - Burma Earthquake Relief Fund. 

When: Until May 11, all day. 

Where: Burma Burma, all outlets 

Price: A la carte. No reservations. 

Summer Express is back! The signature programme of Ranga Shankara's AHA! Theatre For Children initiative is offering a transformative 13-day workshop series for children. The day-long workshops are led by senior theatre facilitators, introducing kids to various aspects of the stage. This year’s Summer Express will feature 8 workshops dealing with a variety of different facets of theatre, and two cooking workshops. The Summer Express 2025 will run in two batches from April 14 to April 27 and April 28 to May 11. 

When: From April 14 to May 11

Where: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar

Price: INR 10,000 per person. Only in-person registrations at Ranga Shankara

The Museum of Photography (MAP) is curating a six-month-long exhibition that delves into the art of tikats or textile labels. Curated by Nathaniel Gaskell and Shrey Maurya, the Ticket Tika Chaap: The Art of the Trademark in the Indo-British Textile Trade exhibition will have you discover the world of tikats, tikas or chaaps as these are recognised as some of the earliest forms of branding and advertising in India.

When: Until November 2, from 10 AM to 6:30 PM on Tuesday to Friday and 10 AM to 7:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Mondays closed.  

Where: MAP, Ashok Nagar

Price: INR 30 upwards

Byg Brewski Brewing Co. and Fort City Brewing from New Delhi have teamed up to release a limited-edition Cold IPA that's pouring for a limited time at their flagship locations. Crafted in celebration of their wins at the 30 Best Bars Awards 2024, this Cold IPA is a lager with the hop-forward intensity of an IPA, making it a must-try for craft beer lovers. 

When: Until stocks last

Where: Byg Brewski Brewing Co., Hennur

Price: INR 350 per person upwards

The popular theater in JP Nagar hosts a variety of plays throughout the year. You can enjoy a diverse range of productions in Kannada, other regional languages, and English. The annual Ranga Shankara theater festival is unmissable.

When: All days except Mondays

Where: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar

Entry: INR 150 upwards

Starting this month, Tagda Raho Ulsoor will be doing a Ladies' Night where every Friday, you can sweat it out in an all-high-energy workout session. Led by Tagda Raho's women coaches, these sessions will have you working out with traditional equipment such as Gada, Mudgar, Vajra, and Samtolas. It's designed for all women of all ages, and the workout is beginner-friendly and open to anyone looking to move, train, and connect. 

When: Every Friday from 7 PM to 8:30 PM 

Where: Tagda Raho Ulsoor, Sivanchetti Gardens 

Price: INR 699 for two

The Drawing Room by Smoke House Deli is bringing weekend cheer with Wild West Fridays, where you can groove to country-inspired music, along with well-crafted food and cocktails. Every Friday, they will have a new act that will channel the charm of the Wild West. This Friday, the act will be Mylo & Rindika, who will bring a powerful mix of retro, indie, and pop music. 

When: Every Friday, 8 PM onwards

Where: The Drawing Room, Smoke House Deli, Indiranagar

Price: Free entry

For one night only, the award-winning Spanish tapas bar & kitchen, BOCA Dubai from Dubai, United Arab Emirates is taking over BANG's rooftop bar. They have curated a cocktail menu which features local ingredients and you can sip on drinks such as The Strawberry & Rosemary which combines Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru and bergamot liqueur with clarified tomato water, fresh strawberries, and rosemary. The Date with Destiny celebrates flavours from both Bangalore and Dubai, featuring regionally sourced Middle Eastern dates and single-estate coffee. There's also a zero-proof drink in the form of Tomato Tea Spritz. Don't miss this Habibi!

When: Saturday, 3 May from 8 PM onwards

Where: BANG, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Ashok Nagar

Price: INR 4,000 for two