:Mumbai’s most celebrated art festival came to a halt just like everything else when the pandemic crisis took over the world. For two consecutive years, the people of Mumbai were not able to attend the annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. However, the much-loved festival has returned with a massive band. Kala Ghoda Festival has finally returned for its twentieth edition. The grand festival will be held over a span of nine days from February 4 -18 in the Kala Ghoda district of South Mumbai.
The Kala Ghoda area holds great history, and in modern times has become the centre of cultural activity. Surrounded by institutions like the Jehangir Art Gallery, Max Mueller Bhavan, Bombay University, Prince of Wales Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, and David Sassoon Library around it, there is so much art around to explore. Always buzzing with people in popular and new restaurants and cafes, the Kala Ghoda area looks romantically different during the annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, where many artists, performers and craftspersons gather to celebrate art. Let’s get you familiar with all the details you need to know about the art festival.
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Be a part of the grandest celebration of arts, crafts & creativity! Asia’s most significant cultural festival & India’s largest multi-cultural extravaganza is back on-ground.The highly-awaited annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is ready to take over the streets of Mumbai from the 4th to the 12th of February this year. Uniquely themed Past Forward, the festival will host a myriad of programmes across 14 verticals – Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, Literature, Food, Children’s Literature & Workshops, Cinema, Heritage Walks, Stand Up Comedy, Street Art, Urban Design & Architecture, Visual Arts and Workshops – at over multiple iconic venues.
The Kala Ghoda festival is organised by Kala Ghoda Association, a non-profit organization. The festival is named after the blackish equestrian statue of Edward VII which used to be located in the fort area of Mumbai. Though this festival is renowned as art festival, its main highlight is that it is a street festival.Though the festival was restricted to the Kala Ghoda region earlier, it has now extended its reach to other regions with similar events also being held in Azad Maidan and Horniman Circle.
Kala Ghoda Festival 2025
| Post For | Kala Ghoda Arts Festival |
| Festival Start Date | 4 February 2025 |
| Festival End Date | 12 February 2025 |
| Festival Start Timing | 10.00 AM |
| Venue | Kala Ghoda Fort Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| how long will the festival last | 9 |
| who can participate | Any Citizen |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Registration Fee | Free |
| Official Website | kalaghodaassociation.com |
kala ghoda festival 2025 date and time
Even though it will be held online, the duration of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival will be from 5 February 2023 – 13 February . The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai will become the hotbed of differentiating themes, from poetry to dance, filmmaking, comedy, and much more. Both local and international tourists will witness the exciting events of different themes. If you are amongst the artsy people or consider yourself the art patrons, bookmark the dates of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
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kala ghoda festival 2025 venue
February will mark the 23rd edition of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. All the events that will be taking place are divided into 13 categories. Let’s unfurl all the sections of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2025:
Children’s Workshops:
- CSMVS Children’s Museum
- Atelier Gallery, Hargovind-as Bldg, K Dubash Marg
- Children’s Literature
- Kitab Khana
- CSMVS
Cinema
- RANGASWAR AUDI (YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN CENTRE)
- MAIN AUDI (YASHWANTRAO CHAVAN CENTRE)
- Cross Maidan
Theatre
- Yashwantrao Chavan Centre
- National Gallery Of Modern Art
- Cooperage Bandstand Garden
Dance
- Cross Maidan
- Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Food
- Cooperage Bandstand
- CSMVS Children’s Museum
- Cafe Knead
- Smoke House Deli, Colaba
- Ministry of New
- Sequel
- Ideal Corner
- Blue Tokai
- IF.BE, Ballard Estate
Literature
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- CSMVS Main Lawn
- Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
- IF.BE, Ballard Estate
Music
- Cross Maidan
- Urban Design & Architecture
- Sassoon Dock
- Max Mueller Bhavan
- IF.BE, Ballard Estate
- Durbar Hall, Asiatic Library
- Oval Maidan
Stand-Up Comedy
145 Kalaghoda
Heritage Walks
- Kala Ghoda Precinct
- Khaki Lab, 3rd Floor, Hari Chambers, Above Gateway Taproom, SBS Marg, Fort
Workshops
- Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
- National Gallery Of Modern Art
Street
Cooperage Bandstand Garden
Stalls
- Rampart Row
- Cooperage Bandstand Garden
- CSMVS – Farmer’s Market
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Entry fee and timings for the festival
As the event is funded through corporate sponsorship, entry to the festival area is free for all. The festival commences on 4 February and will go on till 12 February. The timings would be 10:00 am to 10:00 pm every day.
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Where is Kala Ghoda held?
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is annual festival, nine days long, commencing always on the first Saturday of February and closing is always on the second Sunday in February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.
What is the entry fee for Kala Ghoda Festival ?
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an ENTRY FREE public festival, for all programs across all sections.
How many days is Kala Ghoda festival?
The nine-day festival, organised by the Kala Ghoda Association, will host a wide array of programmes in over 14 domains.