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Saxophone. Photo by Bree Hogg, © Whatsonwhen

Jazz Utsav

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Mumbai's Jazz Utsav features international artists and jazz bands from across India performing in Priyadarshini Park. The eclectic programme consistently offers jazz fans a compelling cross…

Sangat Music Festival

Dec 2009 (annual)

The annual Sangat Music festival at the Tata Theatre in Mumbai is a homecoming for the Indian musical diaspora. The Indian classical music festival features performances by Indian vocalists…

Sharad Utsav

Dec 2009 (annual)

The Sharad Utsav festival of Indian classical music takes place each year at Delhi's Prasad Nagar Lake.

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Winter Festival

29 - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)

The romantic hill resort of Mount Abu provides welcome respite from Rajasthan's heat. A great time to visit is during the annual Winter Festival, with its rich tribute to Rajasthani tribal…

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Goa party

Christmas Parties in Goa

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 (annual)

A blissful haze of dancing feet on sand, lapping waves, a milky moon and a pounding beat, Goa at Christmas and New Year provides an escape from the frenzy of shopping and the chill of a…

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Banganga Tank, Mumbai. Photo by Manali Jagtap, © Whatsonwhen

Banganga Festival

Jan 2010 (annual)

Banganga Festival, a two-day celebration paying tribute to Mumbai's heritage through rhythm and music, takes place at Banganga Tank. The site comprises temples dating to the 6th century BC…

Saxophone.  ©  Photo by Bree Hogg, Whatsonwhen

Indigo and Blues Jazz Festival

Jan - Feb 2010 (annual)

Bangalore's Jayamahal Palace Hotel hosts the Indigo and Blues Jazz Festival, featuring a weekend of poolside performances from Indian and international musicians.

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Desert Festival

Feb 2010 (annual)

The golden city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan comes alive each February for the annual Desert Festival. The event kicks off with an incredible parade of camels and locals dressed in fine…

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Goa Carnival

Feb 2010 (annual)

Goa Carnival is the most famous festival in the state and has been celebrated since the 18th century. Huge colourful parades take over the state's cities with bands, floats and dances, while…

An Indian musician playing sitar

Bhakti Festival

Apr 2010 (annual)

The Bhakti Festival presents three days of devotional and sufi music performances at the Nehru Park in Delhi.

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Indian dancers. Courtesy of India Tourism Office  India Tourism Office

Sankat Mochan Music Festival

Apr 2010 (annual)

The Sankat Mochan Music Festival is celebrated to mark the birth of the monkey God Hanuman. Festivities are held at the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, one of India's most ancient temples…

Tarnetar Fair

Aug 2010 (annual)

The Tarnetar Fair is a Gujarati celebration of life featuring folk dances and songs that takes place each year at the Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar (the three-eyed god), popularly known as…

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Qutub Minar, Delhi. Courtesy of India Tourism Office

Qutub Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The annual Qutub Festival of devotional music presents world-renowned performers of sufi singing and classical dance at the site of Delhi's dramatic, 12th-century landmark, the Qutub Minar…

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A Rajasthan International Folk Festival performance with the Mehrangarh Fort as a backdrop. © Jodhpur RIFF '08

Rajasthan International Folk Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Rajasthan International Folk Festival showcases the vitality, colour and energy of Rajasthani culture with a host of live performances in the stunning surroundings of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort.

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Dome, Mumbai. © Intercontinental Hotel

Dome

Daily

Rooftop Dome at the Intercontinental Hotel in Churchgate provides breathtaking views over Marine Drive's twinkling lights. Attentive waiters serve affluent locals in a romantic setting. Enjoy…

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Zenzi, Mumbai. Courtesy of Zenzi

Zenzi

Daily

A cool, Zen-inspired Balinese interior of bamboo, wooden floors, sofas and candlelight dominates Zenzi in Bandra. Resident DJs play R&B and jazz. Dress up to join fashionable locals enjoying…

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Not Just Jazz by the Bay

Daily

One of Mumbai's few venues for decent live music, Not Just Jazz by the Bay in Churchgate is famous for its jazz, rock or blues (Wed-Sat) and lively karaoke (Sun-Tue) nights. This local…

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Ghetto

Daily

Mumbai's oldest bar, popular rock haunt Ghetto, in Breach Candy, attracts a laid-back crowd. Red graffiti-covered walls, murals of Jim Morrison and pool tables are the backdrop for…

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Vie Lounge and Deck

Daily

The location of Vie Lounge and Deck, on Juhu Beach, is superb. Mumbai's celebrities and beautiful people sip cocktails on the deck area, watching the sun set over the sea. Dress smartly to get…

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Polly Esther's

Daily; not Mon or Tue

On the ground floor of Gordon House Hotel, a huge dance floor with glitter ball, bright colours and lava lamps creates the retro style at Polly Esther's in Colaba. Expect pop, motown and disco…


Highlights

Jazz Utsav

Priyadarshini Park, Mumbai

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Winter Festival

Mount Abu

29 - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Christmas Parties in Goa

Goa

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 (annual)