Mumbai this weekend, from September 5 to September 7, is about to be in its most lively form! Why, you may ask? Well, this week promises to be fun and exciting, with the Ganesh Chaturthi visarjan ceremonies. And not just that! There are also plenty of events taking place this weekend in Mumbai. So, if you are in Mumbai 5th – 7th Sept, keep reading and make a note of all the amazing things happening in the City of Dreams.
Mumbai This Weekend: September 5 To September 7, 2025
Pichwai Painting Workshop: Social Sailor
Date: 6 September onwards
Time: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM slots
Venue: Hitchki Nesco, Goregaon
Age: All age groups
Tickets: INR 1499 onwards
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What to expect: This guided painting workshop, available in many Indian languages, will be an insightful and engaging event to attend. You will get to learn the intricacies of Pichwai art, and understand their intricate motifs and vibrant colors. Did we tell you that you don’t need to have any painting experience to join this workshop – simply show up and channel your inner creative soul. If you’re in Mumbai, you must not miss out on this one-of-kind experience to learn more about a rare folk art from the heartlands of India.
Dhandho: A Stand-Up Comedy Special By Munawar Faruqui
Date: 6 September
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Shanmukhananda Hall, Mumbai
Age: 16+
Tickets: INR 2000 onwards
Duration: 2 hours
What to expect: Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui is known for his affinity for raw storytelling, witty anecdotes, and funny stories that will make you laugh and reflect on life at the same time! With his stand-up special ‘Dhandho’, the comedian is set to blend comedy with storytelling and raw truth. If you love some blunt jokes, witty anecdotes, and a whole lot of fun, Munawar Faruqui’s stand-up show is just for you!
Matt Bianco: Live In Concert
Date: 7 September
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Jamshed Bhabha Theater, National Center for Performing Arts
Age: 6+
Tickets: INR 944 onwards
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What to expect: Matt Bianco – an Award-winning British jazz-pop band is in Mumbai this weekend and if you love their music, you must not miss this event at any cost! With their groovy, sophisti-pop, jazz-funk, and Latin-inspired music, the band is a household name in Europe. But now, it is set to enchant Indian fans with delightful music! Hurry up, did you book your tickets yet?
Ganesha Canvas Painting Workshop: Social Sailor
Date: 6 September onwards
Time: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM slots
Venue: Hitchki Nesco, Goregaon
Age: All age groups
Tickets: INR 1299 onwards
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What to expect: Another creative workshop by Social Sailor, the Ganesha Canvas Painting is an experience you must take on in Mumbai. The workshop will let you hand-paint canvas artwork of Lord Ganesha as you channel your inner creativity. This canvas painting workshop is ideal for those who love painting and is suitable even for those who aren’t the most experienced! Ideal for home decor, gifting, or festive celebrations, the Ganesha Canvas Painting workshop will let you make your own Ganesha on a canvas!
Open Mic By Kasa Kai Mumbai
Date: 6 September
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Redbrick Offices, Andheri East
Age: 14+
Tickets: INR 179 onwards
Duration: 2 hours
What to expect: Kasa Kai Mumbai is leading the charge when it comes to building an inclusive community for Mumbaikars to share their stories more openly. It provides a platform for everyone to express themselves through their passions. Through regular open mics in the city, the platform allows artists to showcase their work mainly through storytelling, poetry, comedy, and singing. If you have a story to tell this weekend, you must attend the open mic by Kasa Kai Mumbai!
Perfect Role Model: A Stand-Up Show By Sonali Thakker
Date: 5 September (Linking Road), 7 September (Thane)
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Jashn Studios, Linking Road (5 September), Backspace Majiwada, Thane (7 September)
Age: 18+
Tickets: INR 499 onwards
Duration: 1 hour
What to expect: Sonali Thakker has been performing for well over 10 years, impressing audiences with her quick-witted and often dead-pan humor! She has not only performed across India but has also performed twice at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Now, she’s set to make you laugh this weekend with her stand-up special titled ‘Perfect Role Model’. Prepare for an evening full of laughs, relatable situational humor, and one-liners that will make you roll on the floor!
Ganesh Visarjan: Celebrations Across Mumbai
Mumbai is best known for its vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, and these celebrations only reach their peak on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, or the visarjan day. This year, the visarjan ceremonies will take place on September 6, 2025. On this day, Ganpati idols are immersed into water bodies, marking the end of the 11-day festival.
What’s special is that Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav, including the visarjan ceremonies, are attended by millions of devotees each year. The beaches and chowpatties see thousands of big and small Ganesha idols being immersed into the open sea – and the sight is truly breathtaking!
So, expect a fun, vibrant, and lively celebration this weekend as you witness the concluding day of arguably the most anticipated festival in Mumbai.
You should attend the visarjan ceremonies of these renowned Ganpati idols:
- Lalbaugcha Raja
- Parel Cha Raja
- Chinchpoklicha Chintamani
- Mumbai Cha Raja
- Khetwadi Cha Raja
Best places to witness visarjan ceremony: Juhu Chowpatty, Girgaon Chowpatty, Dadar Chowpatty
Summing Up
Mumbai – prepare to have a weekend filled with endless laughs, art workshops, music concerts, and of course the Ganpati visarjan ceremony! Book your tickets, plan your weekend, and invite your friends to enjoy the weekend. We’re certainly excited, what about you?
