The 2nd to the 4th of January 2026 falls on the first weekend of the year, making it the perfect opportunity to set a positive tone for the year ahead. With New Year’s celebrations just around the corner, you may already have plans for the main party. However, don’t overlook the first weekend after the New Year! You won’t have much time to decide what to do, so it’s best to plan and make the first weekend of 2026 a memorable one. Here’s a list of enjoyable activities to consider in Mumbai for that weekend!
7 Amazing Things To Do In Mumbai This Weekend (2nd to 4th January)
1. The Great South Indian Biryani Festival
Date: December 24 to January 4
Venue: Kamats Legacy: Malad, Nariman Point, Vashi, Mira Road
Tickets: INR 649 per person
What to Expect: India’s culinary chapter will always be incomplete without Biryani. Every region in India has its own unique and flavorful version of biryani. How about getting to relish a variety of South Indian biryani right under one roof? Well, Kamat’s Legacy is doing exactly that with The Great South Indian Biryani Festival. This biryani festival features five iconic regional biryanis prepared using traditional techniques, aromatic spices, and time-honoured recipes. Get ready to try Ambur Kathal Veg Biryani, Donne Veg Biryani, Thalassery Soya Biryani, Coconut Milk Veg Rice, and Hyderabadi Paneer.
Book here: Nariman Point: 86558 49255
Vashi: 86558 21098
Malad: 73044 53376
Mira Road: 77158 63966
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2. Sound Bath Meditation
Date: January 3
Time: 11:45 AM
Venue: Namaste Yoga Classes, Jeevan Bharat, 302 A, 17th Rd, near Khar Gymkhana, Khar, Khar West, Mumbai
Duration: 1 hour
Tickets: INR 999
What to Expect: Namaste Yoga Classes is all set to host a Sound Bath Meditation this weekend. For people who do not know, sound bath meditation is an ancient wellness practice that uses gongs, bowls, chimes, etc., in order to get to the stage of relaxation and meditation. In this session, all the participants will be bathed in which will help them with their physical and mental well-being. Under this, you can easily just lie down on a mat or cushion while a practitioner plays the instruments to help you meditate and relax.
3. Weekend Yoga Community
Date: January 3
Time: 10 AM
Venue: 2nd floor, Platinum Avenue, S4, Linking Rd, Khar, Khar West, Mumbai
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Tickets: INR 900
What to Expect: If you wish to spend your weekend in a quiet and relaxed manner, why not go for a yoga class? We understand that in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where each of us is just chasing deadlines, it gets really tough to take out time for yourself and your well-being. But that is what Weekend Yoga Community helps you with. They will be hosting a 75-minute yoga session with personalised attention from trained yoga teachers. The session will be 15 minutes of meditation and pranayama with 45 minutes of asana practices.
4. Karakuri Art Workshop
Date: January 3
Time: 2 PM and 5 PM
Venue: Third Wave Coffee, Ground floor, Green Ville CHS, opposite Samarth Vaibhav, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets: INR 1499 onwards
What to Expect: Karakuri Art Workshop offers a hands-on experience crafting mechanical paper toys inspired by traditional Japanese artistry. Participants can learn basic motion techniques to create simple, charming mechanical artworks like moving paper toys, rooted in centuries-old Karakuri traditions from Japan. So if you love trying new, creative things this is the perfect workshop for you.
5. Trinetra Shiva-inspired Art Workshop
Date: January 3 to January 11
Time: 2 PM and 5 PM
Venue: Moxy Mumbai, CTS No. 711, Plot No. B-38, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets: INR 1499 onwards
What to Expect: The Trinetra Shiva-inspired Art Workshop is an immersive session where you will be guided in creating a Trinetra Shiva-inspired artwork. It will be a blend of contemporary and traditional techniques rooted in the imagery of Lord Shiva’s trinetra or third eye. The session will be a perfect combination of creativity and spirituality as your brushstrokes will be painting your love for Shiva in the purest form. This workshop is surely one of the best things you can engage in this weekend.
6. Trivia Night
Date: January 3 and January 4
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Moxy Mumbai, CTS No. 711, Plot No. B-38, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets: INR 199
What to Expect: As a part of their vibrant social programming at Bar Moxy, Mumbai’s Moxy is all set to host a super fun Trivia night. This event will feature a DJ-hosted trivia game with questions every half hour. Here, all the participants will be competing against each other for prizes and free drinks in a lively space. It will be a team-based fun session where the trivia will cover sports, pop culture, movies, sports, history, and memes. All you have to do is think on your toes and have fun!
7. Jokes Aani Barach Kahi – Anish Goregaonkar
Date: January 4
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Ink A Laugh, Shop no 10, Queens Lawn Bld, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Pond Gaothan, Navpada, Kamala Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets: INR 299
What to Expect: Talk about Marathi stand-up comedy, and we are sure the conversation will always have Anish Goregaonkar’s name. This upcoming Sunday, get ready to enjoy a super fun time as Jokes Ani Barach Kahi is an experimental Marathi stand-up show by Anish Goregaonkar. It is more of a Marathi open mic for budding comics, where you can walk in and showcase your talent. You can also be an audience if you don’t want to perform and appreciate the art in the room.
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Summing Up
Whether you want a relaxed weekend with a Yoga class or sound meditation, or you want a creative one with Trinetra, Mumbai has a variety of activities lined up to make sure that the first weekend of 2026 is spent well. All you have to do is decide your vibe, gather your friends, and just enjoy!
