Festivals, Fairs & Celebrations in Mumbai

Mumbai's year is marked by public festivals. Ganeshotsav, in August or September, is the largest, with thousands of pandals and the immersion processions to Girgaon Chowpatty; in 2027 it runs from 4 to 14 September. Navratri brings nine nights of garba in October, Diwali follows on 8 November 2026, and December belongs to Christmas in Bandra. The week-long Mount Mary Fair in Bandra begins on the Sunday after 8 September, Dahi Handi human pyramids go up across the city on Janmashtami, and Gudi Padwa processions fill Girgaon and Thane in spring. The cultural calendar adds the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival from 30 January to 7 February 2027, Lollapalooza India on 23–24 January 2027 and the Mumbai LitFest on 23–25 October 2026. This page lists festivals, melas, fairs and festive events across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.