17 Best Events In Kolkata From Cruises To Concerts To End The Year Right

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As the year is almost coming to an end, there's a lot of FOMO and pressure hitting the air to end the year right. Don't worry, our carefully curated list of live performances, exhibitions and music festivals in Kolkata is here to bring you some much awaited festive cheer!

DIY Terrarium Workshop

DIY Terrarium Workshop

Miniature gardens are becoming increasingly popular at plant and flower exhibits. You can test your do-it-yourself gardening skills at this session if you enjoy gardening and have nothing else planned. With the use of a mirror, you will learn how to construct small versions of walkways, rocks, hills, pools, well heads, flowers, plants, and trees. And you get to take your finished craft home and place it in your green space!

Where: Cafe Eggspresso, 7 December  to 28 December

Lion's Den Bar and Cafe, 8 December to 5 January

Timing: 3 PM onwards

LBB Tip: For a smooth entry, get to the location at least half an hour early. You must also wear masks at all times, so keep them handy. For a couple of passes, the bowl size can be smaller.

Anuranan by Sudip Chakraborty

Anuranan by Sudip Chakraborty

If you love everything dance but want to know more, then Sudip Chakraborty's Arunanan recital is where you need to be. He is going to revive the traditional Luckow Gharana combined with Jaipur Gharana. You won't want to miss this performance of rhythmic patterns, Khandani Bandishes, and Abhinaya. Trained and taught by renowned Guru Pandit Jai Kishan Maharaj Ji, Shri Pranab Sanyal Ji, and Shri Sandip Mallick, Sudip Chakraborty’s performance is going to leave you speechless!

Where:  Kolkata Centre for Creativity

When:  18 December, 6:30 PM

Price: INR 299

The Soul Local

The Soul Local | Kolkata

Celebrating music across genres your thing? Then you must know that a multi-genre music fest, the Soul Local, has returned to Kolkata and is prepared to offer a plethora of opportunities for art, culture, music, singing, socialising, and more. Tickets sell out quickly, so book them today!

Where: Aquatica, Kolkata

When: 21 December to 22 December, 2PM onwards

Price: INR 999 onwards

Ben Böhmer Live Ft Stephan Bodzin (Live), Cercle Crew & Anyasa

Ben Böhmer Live Ft Stephan Bodzin (Live), Cercle Crew & Anyasa | Kolkata

Electronic dance music is more than simply dance music; it encompasses a wide range of music that people nowadays like listening to in this chaotic world to help them forget about everything and feel better. To top it off, Ben Böhmer, a producer based in Berlin and the biggest rising talent in German electronic music, is set to blow everyone away in Kolkata next month. Remember to listen to his songs from his album Begin Again and his singles A Matter of Time and Beyond Beliefs, which he will perform with Cercle Crew, Anyasa, and Stephen Bodzin.

Where: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, 27 December 4 PM - 28 December 4 AM

Price: INR 2000 onwards

LBB Tip: You can book Ola/Uber facilities or drive your own car to the venue. Parking is available. Carry your power banks since there will be no charging facilities. Re-entry is not allowed

Prateek Kuhaad Silhouettes Tour

Prateek Kuhaad Silhouettes Tour

Concerts are the best way to let loose and make memories while singing along to the songs on your playlist. If you enjoy singing along to Prateek Kuhaad's hit songs Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Kasoor, and others, don't wait any longer and get your tour tickets today! Furthermore, these tickets are very much at face value, so get them while you can. 

Where: Aquatica, Kolkata

When: 14 December, 6 PM onwards

Price: INR 799 onwards

LBB Tip:  The venue has limited parking. Using public transport, Ola or Uber is your best option.

Namaste BTS By Bongo BTS

Namaste BTS By Bongo BTS

Are you missing OT7? Do you want to shout out their songs with other ARMY members because you miss them so much? We're here to help! A celebration of passion, Armyhood, and the love that binds us all together! The event is jam-packed with special dance and music performances, concert and music video screenings, merch booths, a random dance zone, and more surprises.

Grab this opportunity for a fun gathering of like-minded individuals, grab your picture cards, put on your BTS t-shirt, and bring your armybombs. After all, your singing and dancing would be much appreciated by RM, Jin, Suga, Hobi, V, Jimin, and Jungkook.

For more information, you can check out the official Instagram of Bongo BTS.

Where: Gyan Manch

When: 31 December, 11 AM to 6 PM 

Price: INR 250 per ticket

Baro Market Pop Up

Baro Market Pop Up

Bora Market Pop Up has arrived in Kolkata for the first time to fill the streets with a dash of Mumbai, keeping up with the current trend. Feast your eyes on art, crafts, decor, clothes, and much more. With many indigenous products and an exhibition of arts and crafts by craftsmen from across the country, you will get a chance to browse through Dookdi's lifestyle accessories, Nomi's gorgeous handloom sarees, and The Bindi Project's intriguing and creative bindi patterns, shadow boxes by AirDrome, momentos by Froggmag. 

When:  6 December to 8 December

Where:  Place Emami Art  / Kolkata Centre for Creativity

Price: Free entry

LBB Tip: For more information, be sure to check out the official website.

Armaan Malik: Live in Kolkata

Armaan Malik: Live In Kolkata

Get a chance to yell Dil me ho tum to Armaan Malik as he blesses us with his ever-melodic voice on Christmas Eve. Bol do na zara that you are going to his concert because passes sell out quick! Jam with him on Hua hai aaj pehli baar and make memories that last. 

Where: Aquatica

When: 24 December, 6:30 PM 

Price: INR 500 onwards

Resin Beach Art Workshop

Resin Beach Art Workshop

This one is for the artist in you and for people like us who love the sheer aesthetics of Resin Art. This Resin Beach Art session will allow you to make designs that range from simple and minimalist to complicated and abstract. You'll learn about the different types of resins, the colours and other materials you can add to them, and the techniques you can use to make your artwork. Also, beginners- do not fear, the instructor will provide a step-by-step tutorial. 

Where: Lion’s Den Bar and Cafe

When: 27 November to 8 December, 2 PM onwards

Price: INR 999 onwards

Reverb x RTI present Agents of Time

Reverb x RTI present Agents of Time

If you're all about beats and rhythms that capture all of the moments and emotions of the year, take a moment to book your tickets to this all-night EDM festival! Have fun welcoming 2025 with music by Andrea Di Ceglie and Luigi Tutolo!

Where: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan

When: 29 December, 6 PM onwards

Price:  INR 1999 onwards

Utshorgo - Sahana Bajpaie Ekok

Utshorgo - Sahana Bajpaie Ekok

Rabindra Sangeet and Bengalis go hand in hand. If you love experimenting with music and art, you must watch Sahana Bajpaie perform. Her interpretations of Rabindrasangeet are popular with practically everyone. Aside from that, she is a multi-talented singer who has performed and taught all over the world. Her original songs will make you cry. So, if you enjoy music, don't miss Sahana Bajpaie's live performance. Trust me, you'll have her on your playlist afterward.

Where: Science City Auditorium

When: 29 December, 6 PM

Price: INR 300 onwards

Sunidhi Chauhan: I Am Home Concert

Sunidhi Chauhan : I Am Home Concert

Not gonna lie, we are all gushing over queen Sunidhi and her absolutely fiery stage presence. Singing songs from a variety of genres, Chauhan has proven her flexibility and become one of Bollywood's top female playback singers. Known as the "Queen of Playback," she is prepared to rock Kolkata this Christmas. We know we don't have to keep telling you but jeene ke hai char din so get your tickets now!

Where: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata

When: 24 December, 7 PM onwards

Price: INR 999 onwards

Swara Samrat Festival

Swara Samrat Festival

This year, the 12th Swara Samrat Festival (SSF) is returning to Nazrul Mancha to honour Sarod icon Ustad Ali Akbar Khan sa'ab. During the four-day festival, dancers like Malavika Sarukkai and maestros like Yogesh Samisi, Pt Sajan Mishra, and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan will collaborate to create a spectacular musical performance. This classical extravaganza is not to be missed!
Where: Nazrul Mancha

When: 14 December to 15 December, 2 PM - 10 PM

Price: INR 200 onwards

Movie With Pets

Movie With Pets

Searching for a way to spend time with your favourite four-legged best friend but are having trouble finding anything? We've got you, so stop scrolling! What about taking your pet to see a movie? You and your furry best friend all cuddled up together and watching something on a large screen. Does it sound like something you enjoy? Then purchase your tickets right away!

Where: Spice Bageecha

When:  28 December, 4 PM

Price: INR 99 onwards

Kolkata Odyssey: B Praak Live

Kolkata Odyssey: B Praak Live

B Praak's soul-piercing voice is what makes him so well-known and has a profound effect on listeners. Singing along to mann bharrya, hath chumme, and kya baat sy is probably your qismat. If the year ending has got you down, filhall, get your tickets to a fantastic live performance!

Where:  P. C Chandra Gardens

When: 20 December, 7 PM

Price:  INR 699

LBB Tip: Carry your valid ID proofs with you. 

Ashish Bagrecha's All This Love - Book Tour

Ashish Bagrecha's All This Love - Book Tour

People, prepare for a poetry evening with writer Ashish Bagrecha. Ashish, a podcaster and artist, is ready to pop out of your Instagram feeds and captivate you with a live performance of "All This Love," as well as answer interesting questions! We're confident that you'll be able to relate to heartbreak, love, and hope in the 90-minute performance. 

Where: TBA

LBB Tip:  You can even get your book signed by him at the event.

Table For Everyone On A Luxury River Cruise

Table For Everyone On A Luxury River Cruise

You've come to the perfect place if you've never taken a river cruise before! Table for Everyone on a Luxury River Cruise by Black and White Ginger Ale is set to transport you through the Hooghly River in a cruise setting that exudes old money, with drinks that taste luxurious from the first sip and a potpourri of people who value everything to the highest standards. You'll need to arrive at The Barge Company for the cruise.

Where: On the Bengal Paddle Jetty

When: 15 December, 3:30 PM

Price: INR 1899 onwards

LBB Tip: The ship sets sail at 3:30 PM and sails for four hours. You need to reach the location forty-five minutes early. For any questions, contact Sekhar at The Barge Company at +91 84200 34801.

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