31 January - 8 February, 2026

Programme 2026

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Sun, 8 Feb10:15 am - 6:00 pmExhibition and Guided Tours at CSMVS: Networks of the Past, Disobedient Subjects
Experience the landmark 'Networks of the Past' exhibition! Join our guided tour featuring antiquities from 14 museums. Plus, view 'Disobedient Subjects' at the Mumbai Gallery. (Daily at 11:30 am & 3:30 pm)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb11:30 am - 1:00 pmTrunk Museum Workshops
Join us to explore ancient civilisation. Limited seats available. Register by emailing: education@csmvs.in Museum ticket will be applicable
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb6pm onwardsKENNEDY - TRAILER LAUNCH
The official trailer launch of the much-awaited Kennedy, followed by a compelling interaction with Sunny Leone, Anurag Kashyap, and Rahul Bhat, bringing the festival to a powerful cinematic close.
Cross MaidanCinema
Sun, 8 Feb6pm onwardsKENNEDY - TRAILER LAUNCH
The official trailer launch of the much-awaited Kennedy, followed by a compelling interaction with Sunny Leone, Anurag Kashyap, and Rahul Bhat, bringing the festival to a powerful cinematic close.
Cross MaidanDance
Sun, 8 Feb4:30 pm - 5:30 pmDocumentary Screening: Timeless Heritage In Stone
A Documentary screening for kids exploring the heritage of stone artefacts.
CSMVS - Nalanda Learning CentreChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb7:00 pm - 8:00 pmO'Romeo Film Interaction
An Evening with O'Romeo: Experience a candid conversation with the cinematic gem Vishal Bhardwaj, Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. Headlined by a powerful performance of "Pan Ki Dukaan" by Sukhwinder Singh and Rekha Bhardwaj. Sajid Nadiadwala presents, A Vishal Bhardwaj film releasing in cinemas on 13th February.
Asiatic Library StepsMusic
Sun, 8 Feb7:00 pm - 8:00 pmO'Romeo Film Interaction
An Evening with O'Romeo: Experience a candid conversation with the cinematic gem Vishal Bhardwaj, Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. Headlined by a powerful performance of "Pan Ki Dukaan" by Sukhwinder Singh and Rekha Bhardwaj. Sajid Nadiadwala presents, A Vishal Bhardwaj film releasing in cinemas on 13th February.
Asiatic Library StepsCinema
Sun, 8 Feb3:30 pm - 4:30 pmMuseum Treasure Hunt at CSMVS
A unique treasure hunt at the Musuem! Limited seats available. Register by emailing: education@csmvs.in Museum ticket will be applicable
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb9:00 am onwardsART DECO HERITAGE HUNT by Devpriya Bihani
Discover the city’s iconic century-old Art Deco architecture through a fun and exciting clue hunt — an engaging activity for parents and children to enjoy together. (Ages 6+ and 1 parent) Assemble at Cooperage Garden Main Gate.
Cooperage Bandstand GardenChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb2:00 pm to 4:00 pmSpill The Tea with Society Tea
Savour the perfect ‘chai’ in this elegant guided tasting of Society Tea with tea expert Xavier Fernandes. Come sip, snack, and learn a few delicious tea secrets along the way. Capacity: 45
YWCA InternationalFood
Sun, 8 Feb05:15 am - 10:00 amWesnes Women's Run
Join Westside's Wesness for a 5k Run for Women - India's fastest-growing women's running & wellness community. Get ready for exciting surprises at every milestone along the run!
Tata GardenLifestyle
Sun, 8 Feb2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSpill The Tea with Society Tea
Savour the perfect ‘chai’ in this elegant guided tasting of Society Tea with tea expert Xavier Fernandes. Come sip, snack, and learn a few delicious tea secrets along the way. Capacity: 45
YWCA InternationalWorkshops
Sun, 8 Feb4:30 pm - 5:30 pmPanel discussion: Brush of Hope: Power, Control, and Cyber Sextortion
Sheetal Gagrani and Minu Deora (Founders Brush of Hope) Anjali Chabria (Psychiatrist) Gayatri Oberoi (Film Personality), Moderated by Supreet Singh
NGMA AuditoriumWorkshops
Sun, 8 Feb11:00 am - 1:30 pmFull Circle: A Gathering Of Poets
Join Akil Contractor, Dion D'Souza, Jerry Pinto, Menka Shivdasani, and Urna Bose for a celebration of Mumbai's poetic voices. Featuring readings by some of the founding members of Poetry Circle, new members and some fresh voices; followed by an open-mic session.
David Sassoon LibraryLiterature
Sun, 8 Feb11:00 am - 11:30 pmDance without barriers: Steps of joy for everyone
Inclusive dance showcasing the rhythm and love of the Arts, by persons with disability from ADAPT. (All Ages)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb2:00 pm - 3:30 pmTourism Office of Spain presents: Art & Architecture of Spain
2026 marks the 100th death anniversary of the world renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Learn about Spain and its architecture paint a water colour artwork inspired by Gaudí’s vibrant and imaginative style to take home. (Ages 5-10 years) Registrations begin at the venue half an hour before, Capacity: 30
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb11:00 am - 12:30 pmBorn to Inspire: Discover Nature's Heroes with Falguni Gokhale
Meet India’s nature pioneers! Join author Falguni Gokhale to explore the lives of Janaki Ammal and Salim Ali through storytelling and hands-on activities. (Ages 6–10)
Kitab KhanaChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb11:00 am - 12:30 pmCurves in Motion - Wire Sculpture workshop by Chaahat
Come along for the ride of creativity! In this imaginative wire sculpture workshop, children will explore curves, loops, and movement inspired by nature’s design - sculpting portraits or animals that capture balance, flow, and the joy of discovery. (Ages 8 - 11)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb11:00 am - 7:00 pmAqua Line - Looking back at Mumbai’s water heritage
An exhibition of digital art by artist Saurabh Chadekar on Mumbai’s heritage connections with water - its fountains and pyaus.
Khaki LabHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb11:30 am - 12:45 pm Dharavi Dreams [Hindi]
From the labyrinthine bylanes to the spotlight, Dharavi Dreams brings the raw, rhythmic energy of the streets to the stage in a first-of-its-kind theatrical explosion. Join the youth of Dharavi for a high-octane journey.
Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Theatre
Sun, 8 Feb12:00 pm - 1:30 pmRoll, Rotate, Revolve by Chai And Why
Let’s roll, rotate or revolve and have fun with Science in action! (All Ages)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb12:00 pm - 2:30 pmThe Collaborator English | Fiction Feature | Asia Premiere Presented by Red Dot Foundation
When a teenage boy’s best friend disappears during the Kashmir insurgency in 1993, he will do anything to find him, even if it means sacrificing himself. Screening to be followed by a discussion with Travis Hodgkins (Director), Brig Rajiv Williams (Consultant) and Rashaana Shah (Producer).
Metro INOX Cinemas: Marine LinesCinema
Sun, 8 Feb2:00 pm to 3:00 pmPancham Parichay presented by Bombay Talkies
A musical storytelling tribute celebrating the life, times, and timeless music of R. D. Burman. Yatin Sangoi take audiences on an evocative journey through Pancham Da’s creative legacy.
Cama HallCinema
Sun, 8 Feb3:30 pm - 5:00 pmSing Along Mumbai Presented by Radio Nasha
A special sing-along night where Mumbaikars can come and sing together in a karaoke celebration, paying tribute to the spirit of Mumbai city. To be conducted by SharmaG (Wakao), presented by Radio Nasha.
Cama HallCinema
Sun, 8 Feb12:30 pm - 1:30 pmGetLitt! Books - I Wish! I Wish! - A Desert Dreaming Story Adventure in the Thar!
Join Little Lizard’s Thar Desert adventures with magical, immersive storytelling and joyful hands-on activities celebrating self-acceptance, creativity, and being comfortable in your own skin. (Ages 3+)
Kitab KhanaChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb1:00 pm - 2:30 pmWonderful Mumbai with author Katie Bagli
Discover the beautiful side of Mumbai! See a performance about the city's green spaces and explore the rich history of the 'Story of Rani Bagh' book. (Ages 8–14)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb11:00 am - 1:00 pmTourism Office of Spain Presents: Art & Architecture of Spain
In 2026, Spain marks the Year of Gaudí, celebrating 100 years of the legendary architect Antoni Gaudí. Explore Spain’s iconic architecture and Gaudí’s vibrant, organic, and imaginative style in this immersive session. Participants will paint a Gaudí-inspired T-shirt, turning architectural elements into wearable art. Age Group: 18+ years
YWCA InternationalWorkshops
Sun, 8 Feb3:00 pm - 4:00 pmAdventure ahoy! Swim! Fly! Hitch hike.. like a seed!
Flier, swimmer, hitchhiker—seed! Meet some adventurous little travelers from the plant world with author-illustrator Lavanya Karthik and her book, Traveling Seeds, and make some art with found objects. (Ages 6–10)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb3:00 pm - 4:30 pmDigital Awareness & Mental Wellness Workshop (Red Dot Foundation)
A beginner's guide to cyber rights and digital well being. Through case studies, live demonstrations, and practical tools, participants will learn how to stay safe, informed, and mentally resilient in digital spaces.
NGMA AuditoriumWorkshops
Sun, 8 Feb3:00 pm - 4:30 pmDigital Awareness & Mental Wellness Workshop (Red Dot Foundation)
A beginner's guide to cyber rights and digital well being. Through case studies, live demonstrations, and practical tools, participants will learn how to stay safe, informed, and mentally resilient in digital spaces.
NGMA AuditoriumLifestyle
Sun, 8 Feb3:30 pm - 4:30 pmSwaraj Stories - Looking back at Mumbai and the freedom movement
An immersive virtual history tour of the neighbourhood of August Kranti Maidan.
Khaki LabHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb3:30 pm - 4:40 pm Laut Aao Gauri [Hindi]
When Jiyalal’s young daughter Gauri vanishes, the entire village administration mobilizes in a frantic manhunt—only for Jiyalal to realize the state is searching for the MLA’s missing buffalo of the same name. A scathing "laugh riot" that exposes a broken system. (G) Cast: Abhijeet Wankhede,Tushar Sawant, Prajwal Pol and others
Yashwantrao Chavan CentreTheatre
Sun, 8 Feb4:00 pm - 5:30 pmAyyoo! Woh Tota' in Hindi play by Chali Kahani Theatre group
A hilarious adventure where Murli is chased by a mischievous parrot who mimics everything, creating chaos and nonstop entertainment. (6+ years)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb4:00 pm - 5:30 pmFinding Magic in the Ordinary
Join author Nandita da Cunha for stories and drawing as we learn to find magic in the everyday, inspired by her book, 'What’s the Point of Kiki?'. (Ages 5–9)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
Sun, 8 Feb4:30 pm - 5:30 pmPanel discussion: Brush of Hope: Power, Control, and Cyber Sextortion
Conducted by Sheetal Gagrani and Minu Deora (Founders of Brush of Hope), this panel features Gayatri Oberoi (Film Personality and Founder of Brush of Hope), and Anjali Chabria (Psychiatrist), and is moderated by Supreet Singh.
NGMA AuditoriumLifestyle
Sun, 8 Feb4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Stree Etle [Gujarati]
What does it truly mean to be a woman? Utopia Communications presents a breathtaking inquiry into womanhood, featuring the legends of Gujarati theatre in a high-stakes performance that bridges myth and modernity to celebrate the strength of the human spirit. (PG-13) Cast: Archana Shah, Rinku Patel, Meenal Patel, Sejal Ponda and Khevna Desai
Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Theatre
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmWandering Around Wadia Clock Tower - Looking back at Gunbow Street
A walk through the Fort's native quarter where the wealthy Indians stayed.
Tickets: 3 PM | Rampart Row Heritage Help DeskHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmFlora’s Flourishes - Looking back at Hutatma Chowk
A walk around Mumbai’s centerpiece - the Flora Fountain - to discover forgotten bits of history.
Tickets: 3 PM | Rampart Row Heritage Help DeskHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmमुंबई मेरी है - Looking back at Mumbai in Hindi
मुंबई की कहानी, हिन्दी की जुबानी
Tickets: 3 PM | Rampart Row Heritage Help DeskHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmFort Fun - Looking back at Fort for kids
A walk around the birthplace of the modern city of Mumbai to hear tales of its evolution.
Tickets: 3 PM | Rampart Row Heritage Help DeskHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmMartyrs' Memorial - Looking back at Chabad House
A walk inside Colaba’s Chabad House, one of the targets of the 2008 terror attack.
Tickets: 3 PM | Rampart Row Heritage Help DeskHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSurel Gaani...Poushtik Khaani...Aarogya Vaani
Conceptualised by Prof. Rekha Divekar, this mindful eating initiative brings clarity to everyday food decisions. Rooted in culture and enriched by science, it guides audiences towards mindful choices through songs, stories, and witty conversation.
YWCA InternationalLifestyle
Sun, 8 Feb5:00 pm - 6:30 pmSurel Gaani...Poushtik Khaani...Aarogya Vaani
Conceptualised by Prof. Rekha Divekar, this mindful eating initiative brings clarity to everyday food decisions. Rooted in culture and enriched by science, it guides audiences towards mindful choices through songs, stories, and witty conversation
YWCA InternationalWorkshops
Sun, 8 Feb6:10 pm - 7:05 pmMaharaja's Children by Monika Kowaleczko-Szumowska & Apeksha Niranjan - Bharatanatyam
Poland and India meet in this production, the first Indian classical dance work to narrate the heartwarming story of the Polish refugee children of World War II.
Cross MaidanLiterature
Sun, 8 Feb5:50 pm - 6:00 pmKargattam by Shri Gauridutt Mittal Vidyalaya - Folk Dance
Mumbai based students present Kargattam folk dance from Tamil Nadu.
Cross MaidanDance
Sun, 8 Feb6:00 pm - 7:00 pmLore: Side Characters, Central Truths
Step aside, heroes. Anand Neelakantan, Satyarth Nayak, and Nalini Ramachandran turn the spotlight on the overlooked and forgotten voices—women, messengers, minor gods—and the act of reimagining stories hidden within familiar narratives.
David Sassoon LibraryLiterature
Sun, 8 Feb5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Echoes by Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar will regale Kala Ghoda audiences yet again with a new collection of self-written English songs.
Asiatic Library StepsMusic
Sun, 8 Feb8:15 pm - 9:50 pm Monali Thakur Live
Monali Thakur’s live performance blends soulful ballads and high-energy hits, showcasing her versatile vocals through beloved melodies and dynamic dance anthems that keep audiences fully engaged.
Asiatic Library StepsMusic
Sun, 8 Feb6:10 pm - 7:05 pmMaharaja's Children by Monika Kowaleczko-Szumowska & Apeksha Niranjan - Bharatanatyam
Poland and India meet in this production. Based on the book, 'Maharaja's Children', this Indian classical dance performance narrates the heartwarming story of how more than 6,000 Polish refugee children of World War II found refuge in India.
Cross MaidanDance
Sun, 8 Feb7:00 pm - 8:00 pmBetween Mother Tongues: Women's Voices In Regional Literature
Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq and multi-award winning author Volga discuss feminism as a practice: choosing which women’s lives to centre and which silences to break. Anuradha SenGupta leads the conversation on how translation carries feminist intent across languages without softening its politics.
David Sassoon LibraryLiterature
Sun, 8 Feb7:00 pm - 8:00 pmSwaraj Stories - Looking back at Mumbai and the freedom movement
An immersive virtual history tour of the neighbourhood of August Kranti Maidan.
Khaki LabHeritage Walks
Sun, 8 Feb7:10 pm - 7:55 pmColours of Lavani by Bhushan Korgaonkar and B Spot Productions - Folk Dance
Celebration of the vibrant vibrations of life, expressed through traditional and contemporary Lavani performances by artsites from Kolhapur, Pune, Satara.
Cross MaidanDance
Sun, 8 Feb7:15 pm - 9:05 pm Naam mein Ka Rakhwo Hai? [Hindi/Gibrish]
Experience a Swayamvar like no other, where the competition is built on lies and the prize is the chance to expose the hidden realities of the modern world. Through sharp wit and whimsical storytelling. (G) Writer: Saurabh Nayyar Director: Saurabh Nayyar Cast: Sarika Singh, Tina Bhatiya, Ketaki Thatte and others
Yashwantrao Chavan CentreTheatre
Sun, 8 Feb7:30 pm - 8:40 pm Swastikachi Tragedy [Marathi]
Ninety minutes before a grim Hitler biopic premieres in Jalgaon, Naren Bhau’s production spirals into an "absurdist error" when the costumes arrive as Charlie Chaplin’s baggy rags. Forced to pivot from tyranny to slapstick. (PG-13) Cast: Ajay Patil, Sanjay Gosavi, Shubham Wele and other
Yashwantrao Chavan CentreTheatre
Sun, 8 Feb8:05 pm - 8:20 pmAsari Dance Theatre - Fusion
A fusion of Artistic Contemporary and Jazz dance inspired by daily life shown through movement and expressive storytelling.
Cross MaidanDance
Sun, 8 Feb8:30 pm - 9:00 pmSanjeev Jena - Odissi
An accomplished Odissi dancer Sanjeev Jena will present Mahakali stuti and Surpanakha - the Demon Princess, choreographed by Guru Bichitrananda Swain.
Cross MaidanDance
Sun, 8 Feb9:10 pm - 9:50 pmKumar Sharma & Kathak Rockers - Kathak, Kathak Fusion
Witness Kathak reimagined! From Russia's Got Talent to Dance India Dance, Kumar Sharma and his troupe bring a high-energy, contemporary flair to classical Indian dance.
Cross MaidanDance
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmCurry/Verse A Palindromic Data Installation
An interactive generative artwork visualizing a 10 year corpus of 1,050+ curry palindromes as a metaphor for Japan-India relations.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMaratha Military Landscapes of India: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj served as vital defensive structures and centers for people’s welfare and exemplify medieval fort architecture. In 2025, they were granted World Cultural Heritage status. Visit the exhibit at the Artists' Centre.
Artists' CenterVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmGeometric Labyrinth
Geometric Labyrinth showcases the beauty of geometry through sculptures suspended on a frame representing elements of the universe.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmOur Dream House
A stacked house structure inviting Mumbaikars to pause, reflect, and collaboratively illustrate their shared dreams of home amid festival bustle.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmकल AAJ AUR कल
A playful fusion of past memories, today’s realities, and tomorrow’s geometric futures, reflecting how time, technology, and imagination shape human experience.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pm01 - Ek Noor
My work draws inspiration from the 2,500+ year-old art form of Islamic geometric patterns, also known as sacred geometry, guided by Tawhid—the Oneness of God.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmWaves of Change
A sculptural metaphor for environmental responsibility, made of mirrored acrylic waves to reflect past, present, future choices and material consequences.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmWhat Goes Around Comes Around
Reflecting nature’s karmic cycle - Seed, flower, and fruit binding past, present, and future into one returning loop.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmExplosion! By #MuteToReboot
Explosion! is an immersive artwork symbolizing sudden white noise, highlighting its disruptive impact and sparking awareness on noise pollution through #MuteToReboot.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Air We Breathe
A suspended shifting pyramid holding our shared atmosphere, inviting a quiet pause to feel the unseen air that binds every living being.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmPanchamahābhuta
The installation is a representation of the Panchamahābhūta and is inspired by the Japanese tombstones called Gorin-to.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMahatma and Majburi
Mahatma and Majburi merges horse and seahorse, symbolizing Gandhi’s strength and helplessness across past, present, and future India.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmOn Call with Bapu
Reviving Mumbai’s nostalgic phone booths, visitors can “call” a digital version of Mahatma Gandhi (Bapu) to have a real-time conversation.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmCentre | Harmony | Akash
The installation explores our sense of connection in space, weaving through temporal and spatial aspects in a non- linear manner.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThreads Of Time
A thread-woven triangular pyramid holds three white circles containing clocks that narrate the interwoven cycles of Past, Present, and Future time.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmEPIC- कली
The installation that preserves culture and which signifies a 'New Beginning' opening doors to fresh expressions each year.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmKarma
An art installation showing the evolution of time through six symbolic clocks, asking whether humanity repeats history or chooses change.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmChrono-Kal Origami
An Immersive Origami like tunnel representing the flow of time, transitioing visitors through the past, the present, and the future.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmInward Journey of Indian Art
Indian art expresses bhakti, nature, and Rasa, uniting Purusha and Prakriti through inward serenity, meditation, and cosmic procreation symbolism, installation.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Tactile Mirage
A towering rocking-horse sculpture merges analogue play with digital illusion, inviting reflection on childhood’s tactile loss amid today’s virtual enchantments.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmthe Case for Curiosity
Inspired by fables, this installation celebrates Curiosity—bridging partial truths, encouraging children to ask, explore, and imagine a better world.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmShapes in the city
Mumbai in Shapes – Past | Present | Future is an immersive 10×10 ft sustainable map using geometry, AR/VR, depicting Mumbai’s evolving cityscape.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmNot So Loकल
An immersive journey through time using Mumbai’s Local and Metro forms, contrasting past and present to reveal the transit future.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmTimelines Of Being
Timeline of Being portrays humanity’s journey from strength to reflection to fragile future possibilities, inviting viewers to see themselves in time.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmKal Ke Aakar
A sandclock-centred installation capturing time’s constant presence, with engraved geometric forms reflecting the eras that shape who we become.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmLiterary Portal
Symbolizes the entrance to a world of diverse literary treasures within the DSL library, inviting you to explore the boundless wonders of knowledge.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMUMBAI FLUX
MUMBAI FLUX is a data-driven projection-mapping artwork integrated with laser technology. The canvas visualises abstract formations generated from real-time data of movement - roadways, railways and air routes - flowing into and out of Mumbai. These streams of migration are re-imagined as evolving patterns, shifting in colour, rhythm and form. Lasers interact with the facade dynamically, continuously activating and extending these patterns in space to create a living portrait of the city’s perpetual motion.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmTrikaal
A multi-faceted concept exploring human persona through काल, using primary colors and fabric to reflect time’s impact on life.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmChitra-Vyuha चित्र -व्यूह: Tradition of Geometric-कल
Chitra-Vyūha reimagines the Mahabharata’s Chakravyuh into contemporary visual artistic language.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmकलkal
‘कल’ means both yesterday and tomorrow; two hourglasses, past within future, rotatable axis representing the present, making the installation interactive.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmBhaumitik Ashva
Through our installation, we’ve tried to capture this connection between geometry and human nature — how shapes can reflect qualities like strength, energy, and motion that we all relate to in our own lives.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmGallery of Growth
The installation, overall is a hoard of the different items and feelings which fill the artist’s self. It is this haphazard placement of objects which showcase the chaotic thinking and temperance of a young artist.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmBanana fiber kala ghoda
A life-size Kala Ghoda reimagined in geometric forms using banana fiber, inspired by Mumbai’s iconic Kala Ghoda sculpture, reflecting movement, strength, and urban heritage.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmTaana-Baana
This installation made of bamboo and cane merges Indian craftsmanship with AR and parametric tools, exploring hybrid workflows to create complex forms.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmAnkahi Batein
This installation reflects on the unexpressed thoughts and understand the importance of timely communication to prevent mental stress in relationships.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Last Catch
The Last Catch reflects how climate change, plastic pollution and urbanisation threaten the Koli community's traditional livelihood and heritage.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmजियो METERI कल
#SaveKaliPeeli-Mumbai’s black-and-yellow taxis are more than transport—they carry stories, culture, and connection. Without them, the city’s heartbeat fades. Without taxis, Mumbai is incomplete.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmExtrospection
Extrospection is an interactive installation inviting reflection, exploring personality shaped by self, society, culture, beliefs, behaviour, and lived experience through quiet interaction.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmTransdifferentiation
Transdifferentiation shows a human foot transforming into a tree, symbolizing humanity’s inseparable bond, responsibility, and shared origin with nature.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmGARDEN OF HOPE
Nina Foundation‘s Garden of Hope is a LIVING ART INSTALLATION conveying a human centric sustainable approach towards persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmTattvas of Sāṃkhya
Banyan tree illustrates Sāṃkhya's 25 tattvas: Puruṣa (consciousness) & Prakṛti (nature) interplay, guṇas drive evolution, self-reflection unfolds.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmPachisi (25 Years of Success)
Pachisi, a metaphor for life's 25-year journey, teaches balance, adaptability, and growth with people, punctuality, and patience, moving forward purposefully.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pm Dhwani
A convergence of art, movement, and technology, Dhwani is an interactive installation imagined by Shilo Shiv Suleman brought to life through the synergy of brass, light, and motion.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pm Textiles of India
This installation brings together the diverse textiles of India into a single pyramid form, symbolizing unity, heritage, and the layered richness of the nation’s craft traditions.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmVideo Mapping
This annual feature is a highlight of KGAF
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmSCRAPPY, THE SEA-HORSE
This metal seahorse sculpture, crafted from automobile scrap parts, reflects careful selection, welding, and finishing through sanding, priming, and painting.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmWhen heritage begins to glow
These lampshades bring together Saura, Sohrai, Jadopatia, and Paitkar—indigenous art traditions from eastern India that originated as ritual and narrative wall paintings, using natural pigments to depict themes of spirituality, fertility, community life, mythology, and cultural memory rooted in tribal belief systems.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmHamilton Studios, Ballard Estate
As a special treat, Hamilton Studios will offer portrait photoshoots at an exclusive discounted rate during KGAF, by appointment. Take home a print from one of Mumbai’s oldest and most iconic photo studios. Total fee: ₹6,000. Email hamiltonstudiosbombay@gmail.com one day in advance for appointments.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmHamilton Studios, Ballard Estate
As a special treat, Hamilton Studios will offer portrait photoshoots at an exclusive discounted rate during KGAF, by appointment. Take home a print from one of Mumbai’s oldest and most iconic photo studios. Total fee: ₹6,000. Email hamiltonstudiosbombay@gmail.com one day in advance for appointments.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMEGHURJA
The installation visualizes cloud energy through changing speed, form, and color, abstractly depicting its emergence, flow, and transformation at peak intensity.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmReuse - Repurpose - Up cycle
Reducing over consumption in fashion industry by reusing and repurposing , upcycling fabric waste which results in reducing carbon footprint.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
Sun, 8 Feb10:00 am - 10:00 pmSavour The Pause
Inspired by the fluid movement and quiet grandeur of the Northern Lights with a handcrafted sculpture by Arzan Khambatta, pause and savour this immersive, multi-sensory experience set in the historic CSMVS gardens.
CSMVS - MuseumVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmShimmering Stallion: White Lippan Horse
A majestic white horse installation with reflective Lippan Kaam using mirrors to show the connection of clay and sustainability as the main theme.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMaratha Military Landscapes of India: UNESCO World Heritage Sites At Artists' Centre
The forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj served as vital defensive structures and centers for people’s welfare. Forts such as Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Sindhudurg, and Gingee exemplify medieval fort architecture. Proposed for UNESCO status in 2022, they were granted World Cultural Heritage status in 2025. Known for steep cliffs, concealed gates, and strong fortifications, they bring pride to Maharashtra and international recognition
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmLife Beyond Numbers
if we lose biodiversity, we lose the very scale by which life is balanced.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMumbai: the City of Cinema
Celebrating Mumbai as the City of Films, highlighting iconic movies, legendary filmmakers, studios, and the city’s deep connection with Indian cinema.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmSEE BUT LOVELY
Is a sculpture of a running horse carrying the skin of the Indian truck, layered with colour, humour, misspellings, and roadside wisdom, each painted motif borrows from journeys made slowly,now stretched onto a form that refuses to stand still.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Whispering Stallion
The Whispering Stallion is an interactive sculpture blending art, sound, and technology, inviting playful engagement through sound, communication, and digital interaction.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmMumbai’s Crow
Mumbai’s crow installation symbolizes resilience, street wisdom, community survival, adaptability, and everyday hustle, reflecting the indomitable spirit of Mumbai people.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmPOD Parks by StudioPOD
POD Parks transform ignored urban spaces into micro pause points where people Play, Connect & Enjoy.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmSCRAPPY, THE SEA-HORSE
This metal seahorse sculpture, crafted from automobile scrap parts, reflects careful selection, welding, and finishing through sanding, priming, and painting.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmPanels by Architecture Students
Panels showing the entries of the Louis Kahn Trophy 2024-25
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Infinite Saree
The Infinite Saree is part of our public awareness campaign calling for the removal of the Marital Rape Exception from the Indian Penal Code.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmA Dance of Balance
A quiet equilibrium of steel and light, holding the tension of many voices within a single, shared balance.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmDoes the present even exist?
This art installation explores a philosophical and scientific concept of time by using geometrical forms in which technically ‘the present’ is not a continuous duration but a transient, potentially indivisible fraction between ‘the past’ and ‘the future’.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Home of Pop Culture
Immersive pop-culture installation featuring an interactive fandom phone booth and a lenticular Batman-to-Joker reveal.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmAshvahit (अश्वहित)
Seven horses of Surya Dev's chariot symbolize solar forces; six outward, one inward, marking 2026 as the Year of the Sun.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pm Heart of Mumbai
Heart of Mumbai celebrates love, unity, and shared emotions where everyone loves Mumbai, and Mumbai, in turn, embraces everyone through a powerful three-dimensional wall.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmAn Arch to the Love of Nature!
Celebrating sustainability alongside specially abled individuals, this initiative expresses inclusion, creativity, and a shared love for nature through art and collective responsibility.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmKuch Naya Sochte Hai
The Milton installation embodies the spirit of ‘Kuch Naya Sochte Hai’ and ‘Ahead of the Curve,’ inspiring innovation, sustainability, and progressive thinking through art.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmFreedom
Art celebrates freedom as the crow gifts wings to a domesticated horse, symbolizing dreams, liberation, and courage to transcend limitations
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmFor Milton
Encourages reuse of plastic bags as sustainable alternatives, promoting reuse, environmental responsibility towards society.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmAshwagati
The installation compares city's transport systems to horses, celebrating the constant movement, strength, and resilience that keeps millions of lives connected every day.
Kala Ghoda PrecinctVisual Arts
All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmFor Milton HERIT-aging in URBANIZATION
An arrow-driven shift where organic forms break into geometric structures, reflecting urban growth transforming natural heritage over time - often leaving a painful impact.
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmGeostitch Stallion
From crocheted heritage horse to geometric public form, the installation traces tradition, abstraction, adaptation, and sustainable futures
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All 9 Days10:00 am - 10:00 pmKalidoscope - Dreaming A New Future
First there was Spirit, then came Man and his mess. Tomorrow ? the time to choose is now. Choose Mama Earth.
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All 9 days11:30 am - 1:00 pmTrunk Museum Workshops, Explore Ancient Civilisations
Join this daily guided tour at 11.30am & 3.30 pm to experience the special international exhibiton on view, 'Networks of the Past'. A landmark global co-curation, Networks of the Past brings together antiquities from six international and eight Indian museums under one roof — a collaboration never before seen in India. Also view 'Disobedient Subjects' at the Bombay Gallery, Museum ticket will be applicable.
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
All 9 days11:30 am - 3:00 pmExhibition and Guided Tours at CSMVS: Networks of the Past, Disobedient Subjects
Experience the landmark 'Networks of the Past' exhibition! Join our guided tour of this historic global cocuration featuring antiquities from 14 museums and view 'Disobedient Subjects' at the Bombay Gallery. (Daily at 11:30 am & 3:30 pm) (Open to all)
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
All 9 days3.30 pm - 4.30 pmMuseum Treasure Hunt at CSMVS
Limited seats available. Register by emailing: education@csmvs.in Museum ticket will be applicable
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
All 9 days3:30 pm - 5:30 pmTrunk Museum Workshops, Explore Ancient Civilisations
Join this daily guided tour at 11.30am & 3.30 pm to experience the special international exhibiton on view, 'Networks of the Past'. A landmark global co-curation, Networks of the Past brings together antiquities from six international and eight Indian museums under one roof — a collaboration never before seen in India. Also view 'Disobedient Subjects' at the Bombay Gallery, Museum ticket will be applicable.
CSMVS - MuseumChildren's Workshops
All 9 days10:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Welfare of Stray Dogs - Dog Adoption
Dedicated to the wellbeing of stray dogs in Mumbai, WSD invites visitors to a special dog adoption during KGAF. Come meet some furry friends looking for loving homes in the city.
Horniman Circle GardenStreet