Mumbai in October 2026 is packed with festivals, Garba nights, concerts, theatre, art exhibitions, food festivals, literature and family entertainment. From Falguni Pathak and Navratri celebrations to the Mumbai LitFest, SALT food festival, NCPA performances and Royal Opera House shows, there is something happening almost every week.
This guide brings together a practical selection of the major and notable Mumbai events in October 2026 found across official venue calendars, event organisers and major event-listing platforms. Dates and availability can change, so readers should confirm ticketing details before travelling.
🎉 Festivals, Navratri & Cultural Celebrations
1. West Avenue Realty Navratri Utsav 2026 with Falguni Pathak
Dates: 11–19 October 2026
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098
What to expect: Nine nights of Garba, live music, Maha Aarti, festive production and an indoor air-conditioned dance floor. Falguni Pathak is the headline attraction.
2. Dome Dandiya Nites 2026
Dates: 15–20 October 2026
Venue: Dome, SVP Stadium, Worli, Mumbai
Tickets: Listed from around ₹499 on BookMyShow at the time of research.
3. Korakendra Navratri 2026 with Kinjal Dave
Dates: 11–20 October 2026
Venue: Kora Kendra Ground-1, Borivali West, Mumbai
Highlights: Large-format Navratri celebration with live Garba entertainment.
4. Garba Dhoom
Dates: 11–21 October 2026
Venue: Infiniti Mall, Malad West, Mumbai
Highlights: A mall-based Garba and festive entertainment option for families and local residents.
5. Kalbadevi Sarvajanin Durga Puja
Dates: 15–21 October 2026
Venue: Madhav Baug, C.P. Tank, Mumbai 400004
Highlights: The committee’s 97th year of Durga Puja, including Pushpanjali, Sandhi Puja, Kumari Puja and Bijoya Dashami. Lakshmi Puja follows on 25 October.
🎵 Music, Concerts & Nightlife
6. Habibi Funk – Mumbai DJ Set
Date: 10 October 2026, 8 PM
Venue: antiSOCIAL, Mumbai
Highlights: Berlin-based Habibi Funk brings North African and Middle Eastern sounds to Mumbai.
7. Habibi Funk – Mumbai Listening Session
Date: 11 October 2026, 5 PM
Venue: Soho House, Mumbai
Note: Limited seating; the organiser says final allocation is through a lottery system.
8. One World Many Musics
Dates: 9–10 October 2026
Venue: NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Highlights: A NCPA music programme celebrating artistic plurality, with performances including Garvit-Priyansh and Rakesh & Friends.
9. Aab’o-Hawaa: An Evening with Gulzar
Date: 7 October 2026
Venue: NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Highlights: An evening centred on Gulzar’s nature poetry and imagination.
10. Home Grown 2026
Dates: 10–11 October 2026
Venue: NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Highlights: The NCPA programme includes The Anand Verma Rock Experience and The John Blue Ensemble.
11. Usha Uthup Experience
Date: 23 October 2026
Venue: Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Mumbai
Highlights: Live concert featuring Usha Uthup.
12. Krishna Das in Mumbai
Date: 25 October 2026
Venue: Dome, SVP Stadium, Worli, Mumbai
Highlights: Live devotional music and kirtan.
🎭 Theatre, Dance & Performing Arts
13. Chhota Bheem The Musical
Dates: 3–4 October 2026, 3 PM
Venue: Royal Opera House, Mama Paramanand Marg, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai 400004
Audience: Family and children-friendly musical entertainment.
14. Absolute Jafar – Phantom Cities and the Idea of Home
Date: 7 October 2026, 6:30 PM
Venue: Royal Opera House, Mumbai 400004
Artist: Sarnath Banerjee.
15. With Her
Date: 8 October 2026, 6:30 PM
Venue: Royal Opera House, Mumbai 400004
Format: Dance performance.
16. Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Date: 10 October 2026, 6 PM
Venue: Royal Opera House, Mumbai 400004
Format: Candlelight musical tribute.
17. Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman
Date: 10 October 2026, 8 PM
Venue: Royal Opera House, Mumbai 400004
Format: Candlelight concert celebrating A.R. Rahman’s music.
18. The Wizard of Oz
Dates: 24 October, 5:30 PM and 25 October, 11:30 AM
Venue: Royal Opera House, Mumbai 400004
Format: English Broadway-style musical.
19. Traasadi
Date: 15 October 2026
Venue: NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Highlights: Theatre by Manav Kaul, listed among NCPA’s October theatre programme.
20. Death and the Maiden
Date: 28 October 2026
Venue: NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Format: Theatre production featuring Ira Dubey, Vivek Gomber and Neil Bhoopalam.
🎨 Art, Design & Creative Events
21. India Design ID Mumbai 2026
Dates: 9–11 October 2026, from 11 AM
Venue: JioWorld Garden, BKC, Mumbai
Highlights: 120+ Indian and international brands, architecture, interiors, craft, collectible design, installations and the ID Symposium. Tickets were listed from ₹1,500 during research.
22. The Modernist Returns: Satish Gujral
Dates: 9–21 October 2026
Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art, Sir Cowasji Jahangir Public Hall, Fort, Mumbai 400032
Highlights: Exhibition celebrating Satish Gujral and his contribution to modern Indian art and design.
23. Cultural Continuum: Reimagining Infrastructure for India’s Creative Economy
Date: 10 October 2026, 10 AM–6 PM
Venue: Essar House – Podium, 11 K.K. Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400034
Format: Creative-economy and infrastructure discussions.
🍴 Food, Drink & Lifestyle
24. SALT – Food & Culture Festival
Dates: 10–11 October 2026, 12 noon–10 PM
Venue: Pioneer Hall & Corona Garden, Pioneer House, 9 St John Baptist Road, Mount Mary, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Highlights: Homegrown food and beverage brands, guided tastings, masterclasses, high tea, music, design and an outdoor picnic-style experience. Children under 12 are listed as free with a ticket-holding adult.
25. OktoberFest by Mumbai Meri Jaan
Date: 10 October 2026
Venue: MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai
Format: Large-scale Oktoberfest-style food, music and entertainment event.
📚 Literature, Film & Ideas
26. Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026
Dates: 23–25 October 2026
Venue: NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Highlights: The 17th edition brings writers, thinkers, filmmakers, journalists, economists, artists and other speakers together for conversations, debates, workshops, book launches and performances. The line-up includes names such as Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Shashi Tharoor, Ramachandra Guha, Ratna Pathak Shah, Faye D’Souza and Shefali Shah.
27. Indian Film Project – 16th Edition
When: October 2026
Where: Mumbai
Highlights: A major creator and filmmaking gathering featuring filmmakers, actors, podcasters, workshops, panel discussions and live performances. Check the organiser’s latest schedule for individual sessions and venue details before attending.
🎬 More October Events at NCPA
NCPA’s official October calendar also lists Screen Film Club – Shape of Momo (6 October), Short Film Corner (14 October), Likhayee: A Forum for Poetry and Ghazal Recitation (16 October), Mithyasur (17 October), Beewion Ka Madarsaa (17 October), Marcia (18 October), Veera Rani Abbakka: Queen of the Seas (18 October), SOI Chamber Orchestra (13 October), Reality Check (29 October), NCPA Connections India Year 4 (30 October) and several other performances.
🗓️ Quick Mumbai October 2026 Calendar
3–4 Oct: Chhota Bheem The Musical, Royal Opera House
7 Oct: Gulzar at NCPA; Absolute Jafar at Royal Opera House
8 Oct: With Her at Royal Opera House; The Story Doesn’t End Here at NCPA
9–11 Oct: India Design ID, One World Many Musics, SALT, Habibi Funk events
10 Oct: Candlelight concerts, Oktoberfest, multiple NCPA music events
11–19 Oct: Falguni Pathak Navratri Utsav
11–21 Oct: Garba Dhoom at Infiniti Mall
15–21 Oct: Kalbadevi Durga Puja
15–20 Oct: Dome Dandiya Nites
23–25 Oct: Mumbai LitFest at NCPA
24–25 Oct: The Wizard of Oz at Royal Opera House
25 Oct: Krishna Das at Dome, Worli
28–31 Oct: More NCPA theatre, film and dance programming.
📍 Planning Your October in Mumbai
October is one of the busiest event months in Mumbai. For large events, plan transport early, especially around BKC, Worli, Bandra, Nariman Point, Fort and Goregaon. Always check the organiser’s official page for the latest timing, ticket availability, age restrictions, entry rules and venue instructions before leaving.
🔎 Discover More Around Mumbai
Planning your weekend? Don’t stop with event listings. Find restaurants, shops, services, local businesses and places around Mumbai on MahaKhoj — your local discovery platform for Mumbai.
Sources checked: Time Out Mumbai, NCPA official calendar, Royal Opera House official calendar, BookMyShow, AllEvents, Habibi Funk official organiser page, SALT official website, Kalbadevi Sarvajanin Durga Puja Committee, Avid Learning and event-industry reporting. Event information was checked in October 2026 and may change after publication.
