Time to defrost your music festival wardrobe. Bust out the glittery jeans, the outrageous jacket, the face jewels, and your hardiest pair of shoes. Artists from the world over are flying down to put on a show in the city, and the next few months are about to be jam-packed with revelry. Read on for festivals and gigs we deem unmissable, and forward this on the GC so you and the homies can plan!
From Halsey To Lucky Ali: Music Festivals & Shows You Shouldn't Miss In 2023-24
Sunburn Arena Ft. Black Coffee
Black Coffee's the stage name adopted by South African DJ and record producer Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo. He's a Grammy award winner, and has performed at Coachella too! His music explores a genre he invented himself, which he refers to as 'Afropolitan House' — immersive, and thick with layered beats that'll take you far beyond head bobs!
When: 9 December, 5 PM onwards
Where: NSCI, Worli
Sunburn Arena Ft. Indo Warehouse
Another ultra popular DJ and record production team of two has being brought to the city by the team over at Sunburn. Indo Warehouse weaves South Asian culture into the electronic music landscape to create a sound that's nostalgic, yet new. Expect top-notch Bollywood-flavoured beats, and make sure you go with a group!
When: 25 January 2024
Where: To Be Announced
Price: INR 800 upwards
Sonu Nigam Live in Thane
The nostalgia's off the charts with this one! Watching your childhood and current favourite music performed IRL is always magical, and a performance by a legend like Sonu Nigam is bound to be spectacular. This open-air gig's a lovely way to spend a cozy winter evening in Thane!
When: 2 December, 6.30 PM onwards
Where: TMC Ground, Hiranandani Estate, Thane
Price: INR 1,500 onwards
Lolla India
Oh, this one y'all already knew about, no? While the tickets are a little pricey, we think a lineup like this justifies it — Halsey, The Jonas Brothers, Sting, and One Republic are headlining this time, with Keane, Lauv and Jungle. There are tons of niche acts like Meduza, The Rose, Eric Nam and Caribou, to name a few of a pretty large line-up. Don't miss this one!
When: 27 and 28 January 2024
Where: Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Price: INR 10,999 onwards
Lucky Ali Live In Concert
While we're on the topic of nostalgia, Lucky Ali's going to be performing indoors for the first time ever, which means AMAZING sound quality and no sweaty crowds, which means you can comfortably croon to O Sanam and Kitni Haseen Zindagi, without craning your neck and shoving about!
When: 24 December, 6.30 PM onwards
Where: NESCO, Goregaon East
Price: INR 1,500 onwards
