It's always a good time to spend the night paddling and exploring Mumbai or attending a workshop to learn a new skill. From comedy shows to pop-ups and exhibitions to concerts, the city offers a wide variety to choose from. We have curated a list of the best events you can attend in May.
Music Shows To Exhibits: Best Events To Attend In Mumbai In May
Supper Club At Tiger Yaki - NF X LBB Weekend Access
LBB Weekend Access is here to make your weekend extra cool and supremely unique! In collaboration with Tiger Yaki and Nykaa Fashion, LBB brings you the ultimate supper club experience, where a specially curated Korean meal will be served. Also, expect some fun board games to break the ice and connect, an experience that's too good to miss out on!
LBB Tip: It's an invite-only experience so make sure you register ASAP!
When: 5 May, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Tiger Yaki, Mumbai
Entry: Free
All Star Standup Comedy
Gear up for a whole month of laughter with standups like Sapan Verma and Jeeya Sethi, who will be a part of the All-Star Standup Comedy event. The entire lineup consists of Sumaira Shaikh, Jeeya Sethi, Azeem Banatwalla, Abish Mathew, Rajat Sood, Pavitra Shetty, and Sidharth Dudeja, and we know for a fact that it's going to be a one-riot of laugh and good times.
When: 28 March to 15 May
Where: The Habitat
Price: INR 350 onwards
Kisi Ko Batana Mat Ft. Anubhav Singh Bassi
After the stellar success of 'Bas Kar Bassi,' Anubhav Singh Bassi is back with his live performances, with an even greater selection of jokes, quips, and anecdotes. If you are looking for a memorable date night plan, you should definitely check this one out. His shows are planned PAN-India, with the Mumbai stretch in May.
When: 3 May, 10 May, and 31 May, 7 PM onwards
Where: Nehru Centre, Sri Sanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha, and CIDCO Exhibition Centre
Price: INR 799 onwards
ManoJunction - Comedy, Music, Poetry & More
If you are having a hard time choosing between a stand-up, a music event, and a poetry night, then just decide to head to ManoJunction, and enjoy a taste of everything. They are celebrating their one-year anniversary and have planned an unforgettable evening filled with waves of laughter, melodious tunes, and soulful shayari. The whole event is hosted by the hilarious Sagar Punjabi, with a feature of almost 20+ artists.
When: 12 May, 4 PM onwards
Where: The Rasa Stage, Goregaon West, Mumbai
Price: INR 300
Flamingo Boat Safaris
Looking for an immersive activity with friends and family amidst the wild? Mumbai Musafir is organising Flamingo Boat Safaris with an expert naturalist discussing migratory birds, wetlands, and flamingos. These guided trails are going to be a load of fun while helping you gain a deeper understanding of nature. Anyone from age 3 to age 70 can participate in this.
When: 1 May, 4 May, and 5 May
Where: Bhandup Pumping Station
Entry: INR 1,490
Liminal Gaps - Art Exhibition
Liminal Art Gaps is a beautiful exhibition showcasing upcoming contemporary Indian artists. It will feature some really cool art by artists Ayesha Singh, Raqs Media Collective, Asim Waquif, and Afrah Shafiq. These conceptual artists focus on presenting familiar things through an unfamiliar lens. The curation is done by Triadic, which went absolutely viral for the Abdurdist exhibit. It is perfect for a super fun day out with your squad.
When: 24 April - 12 May
Where: Art House, NMACC
Price: INR 299 onwards
PCO X Junior The Pocket Bar & Kitchen
Get your spirits high! PCO’s Mumbai has welcomed two exceptional bars from Singapore, celebrating the essence of Singaporean charm and flavours. Expect an exquisite selection of spirits and cocktails such as Jade Harbour, Silk Route, Cafe Sonata, and Cha Lou, curated by Hazel Long along with delicious tapas prepared by Shuaidiik “Didi” Sidek, it’s going to be a spirited evening that promises a hoard of fun.
When : 4 May, 7 PM onwards
Where: PCO Mumbai
Price: INR 850 onwards
Papon Live In Concert
Papon has all our hearts with his mesmerising hits, and we wouldn't recommend sitting around to grab your ticket. Revel in the live tunes of 'Tu Jo Mila', 'Bulleya', and 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' for a night that has core memories written all over it.
When: 25 May, 6:30 PM onwards
Where: Infinity Malad, Mumbai
Price: INR 899 onwards
CIRQA' s 'Detour To Singapore'
If you are always up for trying something new and fusion vis-à-vis your food, then CIRQA Mumbai is your place to head over. They have welcomed Chef Inderapal Singh, winner of Masterchef Singapore 2023, to bring his signature dishes to the table and cross them with the expertise of Chef Abhijit of CIRQA, crafting a six-course set menu, with Singapore-inspired flavours with a Kerala twist.
Pro-Tip: There are only 30 spaces, so run to book your tickets.
When: 5 May, 12:30 onwards (Lunch), 7:30 PM onwards (Dinner)
Where: CIRQA, c.1960, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Price: INR 4600 all-inclusive per person
Candy City At Pheonix Market City
Looking for a fun event to attend with your kids, head to Candy City at Pheonix Market City with no second thoughts. They are organising a candy-themed celebration, with life-sized castles, chocolate ball pits, lollipop fields, and chocolate fountains. There will also be immersive workshops which include face tattoos, glitter arm bands, bag making, candy crown making, and candy theme painting, all in all, a world of laughter, fun, and creativity for your little ones.
When: 8 May, 12 PM onwards
Where: Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai
Price: INR 499 onwards
A Star Wars Party With Your Dogos
The 4th of May is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the world, and Doggie Bazaar has planned to make it really fun for you. They are hosting a Star Wars party, where you can bring in your fur babies and enjoy a hoot of a celebration with Star Wars-themed decor, games, and treats. The event is happening a day after, on a Sunday, but perfect to make it an absolute 'fun day'.
When: 5 May, 12 PM - 3 PM
Where: Antisocial, Lower Parel
Price: INR 199 onwards
Modern Tribal Exhibition At Jehangir Art Gallery
Gondwana Art Project trains tribal artists, mentoring them on new design concepts and color palettes, enabling them to create their art in modern and contemporary styles for a global audience. And for the first time ever, you can see their works showcased at Jehangir Art Gallery, titled 'Moder Tribal'. It's bound to be a beautiful showcase of artworks, with blending and evolving techniques, perfect for a fun, special weekend outing.
When: 7 May - 13 May
Where: Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
Price: Free Entry
Creative Writing Workshop By Iffat Nawaz
Avid Learning is organising a creative writing workshop by the author Iffat Nawaz, focusing on personal narrative developments. It's going to be a great learning experience for budding writers, gaining a deeper understanding of how to develop characters and journeys with backdrops of nostalgia, identity, and personal memories, with broader themes of memory, loss, and life. A must-attend for anyone who is looking to build narratives, and relay a transformative journey.
When: 25 May, 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Podium, Essar House, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Price: INR 2,000 onwards
Powai Reads
If you are looking for a reading community, with no pressure of socialisation, then Powai Reads is everything that you are looking for and more. It's a reading community that meets every Sunday and reads for hours. The aim is to encourage more reading habits outside, and if you decide to go please keep in mind the guidelines that are available on a pinned post on their Instagram.
When: Every Sunday, 8 AM to 11 AM
Where: Pandit Deen Dayal Udyan, Powai
Price: Free
Mumbai Midnight Cycling
We're pretty sure you're fantasised about exploring your city freely at night on bicycles like it is Amsterdam, at least once. This very specific fantasy can come true with this midnight cycling tour in Mumbai. It's a recurring event, which will take place on Saturday nights, and the tour will cover around 30 kilometres of distance. So, pack your refreshments, and get ready for a very offbeat Saturday night plan.
When: Saturdays, 10.30 pm onwards
Where: Meeting and ending point of the tour is Colaba Causeway
Price: INR 270 onwards
