Events In Bengaluru | This weekend, drop the typical and plunge into Bengaluru's endearing side, full of music, jokes, dance floors, and other joys of life. Be it laughing with your friends at a stand-up comedy show, writing lines of poetry around a mic, or facing strangers who soon become tales, the city comes alive with warmth and togetherness. Here are five carefully curated events that mix food, art, and human experience, no party chaos, only soulful vibes.
The ninth edition of the Bengaluru Poetry Festival returns in 2025 with a vibrant lineup of poets, performers, and literary voices from around the world. This year’s programme features acclaimed names such as Gagan Gill, Swanand Kirkire, and Jeet Thayil, alongside emerging talents like Parwati Tirkey, recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025. The festival will also host stirring performances by Dastangoi artist Danish Husain, singer Justh, Carnatic vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan, singer-songwriter Suman Sridhar, and Tamil lyricist and screenwriter Madhan Karky. Regional languages and international poetry take centre stage with appearances by Sri Lankan poet Shirani Rajapakse, American writer Claudia Keelan, Singaporean poet and translator Daryl Lim Wie Jie, and Emirati poets Ali AlMaazmi and Amal Al Sahlawi. For the first time, the festival will introduce the Utkarsh Poetry Fellowship—an award for young unpublished poets—in memory of Utkarsh Verma, instituted by Dr. Neena Verma in collaboration with the Bengaluru Poetry Festival.
The Information | Bengaluru Poetry Festival at Sangeetha Sabha Purandara Bhavana
When: August 2 and 3, from 10:30 AM to 8 PM
Where: Sangeetha Sabha Purandara Bhavana, 8th Main Rd, 8th cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
Entry: Free for everyone.
Sufiyaana Shaam, presented by A Square Project, is set to take place at Happy Brew in Bengaluru. The evening promises a soul-stirring blend of Sufi music and evocative poetic expression, offering audiences a deep, immersive experience. Designed for those aged 21 and above, the event is expected to last around two and a half hours and will unfold in an intimate setting where ancient spiritual traditions meet contemporary stagecraft. Powerful shayaris and melodic vocals will anchor the performance, inviting both groups and solo attendees into a space of emotional resonance and quiet connection.
The Information | Sufiyana Shaam at Happy Brew
When: August 3, 9 pm
Where: 5th Block, 40, 4th B Cross, KHB Colony, Koramangala Industrial Layout, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034
Pricing: Entry comes with a fully redeemable cover charge—INR 1,000 per couple, INR 1,000 for male stags, and INR ₹500 for female stags—against food and beverages at the venue. You can book on bookmyshow.com.
“Weak Independent Woman,” a live stand‑up show by comedian Sharon Verma, will take place in Bengaluru on Saturday. In roughly 75 minutes of sharp observations and candid humour performed in Hindi and English, Sharon—born in Bihar and juggling life in Mumbai—explores modern womanhood with bold opinions, relatable vulnerability, and the viral persona she jokingly called “weak independent.” Ideal for audiences aged 14 and above, the event promises an engaging evening of laughter and connection.
The Information | Sharon Verma Live at Fun Park
When: 2 August 2025, 7:30 PM
Where: TF, Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bellary Rd, Indra Nagar, Park View Layout, Byatarayanapura, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092
Pricing: Tickets start at around INR 399 – INR 499, are contactless, and fast-track with mobile entry. Book on bookmyshow.com
Head out and plug yourself into a glow-soaked celebration of music and nightlife, the Neon Theme Night Party at Drava in Koramangala, Bengaluru. The event promises an unforgettable evening under UV lights. Continuing on select weekends, the event blends high-energy Bollywood and EDM beats with a visually striking neon aesthetic, offering guests free glow-in-the-dark face painting to complete the experience. Open to those 21 and older, the party invites revellers to dress in vibrant neon and immerse themselves in a night of colour, rhythm, and dance in one of the city’s most popular terrace clubs.
The Information | Neon Theme Night Party at Drava
When: 3 - 31 August 2025, 11 pm
Where: Drava, 3rd Floor, Vijay Jatti Building, 104, 1st Main Rd, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095
Pricing: Entry is free, with food and beverage options available at the venue.
“Milte Hain Dil Yahan – A Tribute to Kishore & Lata” is set to grace Bengaluru this weekend, offering an immersive musical evening dedicated to the legendary voices of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. The performance will feature soulful renditions of their classic songs, evoking nostalgia and emotion through live orchestration and vocal prowess. With tickets starting from around INR 350, the show promises a refined entertainment experience in an iconic venue framed by Bengaluru’s rich cultural ambience, appealing to lovers of retro Hindi music and timeless melodies.
The Information | Milte Hain Dil Yahan at Chowdiah Memorial Hall
When: 3 August, 6 pm
Where: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross Rd, Vyalikaval, Kodandarampura, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
Price: Tickets start at INR 350 at bookmyshow.com.
