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IN PHOTOS: Here are 5 things to do in Mumbai this weekend in May

Updated On: 23 May, 2025 03:25 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

As the weekend approaches, there is a lot happening in Mumbai this weekend that caters to every kind of Mumbaikar and their interests. While there is some theatre, there are also some musicals, but not without some food and drink festivals among other interesting events in the city this May

If you are looking to do something fun this weekend, here's your complete guide. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement

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If you are looking to do something fun this weekend, here's your complete guide. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement
Marathi theatre The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point is hosting its four-day annual Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav, which started on May 22.  . Designed to offer a rich, immersive experience, the festival invites audiences to engage deeply with the vibrant world of Marathi theatre. 
From bold contemporary themes in 'Alive' and 'Asen Me Nasen Me', to the revival of the iconic 'Purush', and experimental, interactive formats such as 'Yeh Jo Public Hai', this year’s line-up aims to reflect the creative range and relevance of Marathi theatre today. The programme also includes innovative offerings like 'Tuji Aukat Kaye?', a bilingual musical inspired by India’s folk traditions, and 'Sobaticha Karar', a lyrical evening of poetry and music.
There will also be workshops by acclaimed theatre practitioners Sachin Shinde and Geetanjali Kulkarni offer aspiring artistes and theatre enthusiasts valuable insights and practical learning.
Where: NCPA, Nariman PointWhen: Till May 25Time: 7 pm onwardsPrice: Rs 300 onwards

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Marathi theatre 
The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point is hosting its four-day annual Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav, which started on May 22.  . Designed to offer a rich, immersive experience, the festival invites audiences to engage deeply with the vibrant world of Marathi theatre. 

From bold contemporary themes in 'Alive' and 'Asen Me Nasen Me', to the revival of the iconic 'Purush', and experimental, interactive formats such as 'Yeh Jo Public Hai', this year’s line-up aims to reflect the creative range and relevance of Marathi theatre today. The programme also includes innovative offerings like 'Tuji Aukat Kaye?', a bilingual musical inspired by India’s folk traditions, and 'Sobaticha Karar', a lyrical evening of poetry and music.

There will also be workshops by acclaimed theatre practitioners Sachin Shinde and Geetanjali Kulkarni offer aspiring artistes and theatre enthusiasts valuable insights and practical learning.

Where: NCPA, Nariman Point
When: Till May 25
Time: 7 pm onwards
Price: Rs 300 onwards

Summer Funhouse: Live show Vighnesh & AnnaWhile the rain is almost here, get the most of the summer vacations with a live show by comedian Vighnesh as well as Anna this weekend. Children can come along with their parents to spend some time to unwind with each other.
Where: IKEA Navi MumbaiWhen: Saturday, May 24  Time: 4 pm – 6 pm

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Summer Funhouse: Live show Vighnesh & Anna
While the rain is almost here, get the most of the summer vacations with a live show by comedian Vighnesh as well as Anna this weekend. Children can come along with their parents to spend some time to unwind with each other.

Where: IKEA Navi Mumbai
When: Saturday, May 24  
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm

Mumbai Star Aadyam Theatre presents 'Mumbai Star', which is a spectacular dance musical that blends theatre, movement, and music in a thrilling tale of dreams and determination.It follows Dev — a young dancer from a small coastal town — as he arrives in Mumbai with nothing but a pocketful of dreams and a burning desire to follow his passion and build a better life.
Where: St. Andrew's Auditorium, Bandra WestWhen: May 24 and 25 Time: 7:30 pm on Day 1 | 4 pm and 7:30 pm on Day 2Price: Rs 399

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Mumbai Star 
Aadyam Theatre presents 'Mumbai Star', which is a spectacular dance musical that blends theatre, movement, and music in a thrilling tale of dreams and determination.It follows Dev — a young dancer from a small coastal town — as he arrives in Mumbai with nothing but a pocketful of dreams and a burning desire to follow his passion and build a better life.

Where: St. Andrew's Auditorium, Bandra West
When: May 24 and 25 
Time: 7:30 pm on Day 1 | 4 pm and 7:30 pm on Day 2
Price: Rs 399

Taste of beer Woodside Inn in Bandra is hosting 'Hoppy Trails', a first-of-its-kind craft beer festival celebrating global styles through a distinctly local lens. Celebrating Maharashtra's brewers, it will feature 20 breweries, each presenting a unique beer style daily, totaling over 20 classic global beer styles, each day. While you can experiment with beers on the first day, the second day will also have a brewer’s meet and greet. 
Where: Woodside Inn, Bandra WestWhen: May 24 and 25Time: 12 pm to 1:30 am

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Taste of beer 
Woodside Inn in Bandra is hosting 'Hoppy Trails', a first-of-its-kind craft beer festival celebrating global styles through a distinctly local lens. Celebrating Maharashtra's brewers, it will feature 20 breweries, each presenting a unique beer style daily, totaling over 20 classic global beer styles, each day. While you can experiment with beers on the first day, the second day will also have a brewer’s meet and greet. 

Where: Woodside Inn, Bandra West
When: May 24 and 25
Time: 12 pm to 1:30 am

Perfume making workshopIf you have always been intrigued by perfumes and fragrances, then here is your chance to get behind the scenes and learn about the perfume-making process. Doolally Taproom is hosting a Perfume Making Workshop, conducted by Hobbifive, to help people master the creation of exquisite fragrances. The cost includes materials, vendor details, and all workshop creations
Where: Doolally Taproom, Khar WestWhen: Sunday, May 25 Time: 11 amEntry: Rs 2,000 (includes F&B voucher)Register: doolally.in/events

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Perfume making workshop
If you have always been intrigued by perfumes and fragrances, then here is your chance to get behind the scenes and learn about the perfume-making process. Doolally Taproom is hosting a Perfume Making Workshop, conducted by Hobbifive, to help people master the creation of exquisite fragrances. The cost includes materials, vendor details, and all workshop creations

Where: Doolally Taproom, Khar West
When: Sunday, May 25 
Time: 11 am
Entry: Rs 2,000 (includes F&B voucher)
Register: doolally.in/events

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