Holi Cruise To Moonlight Walks: Here's What To Do In Kolkata This Weekend

Experience the City of Joy by moonlight on a guided walk, followed by dinner at a rooftop restaurant. Celebrate Holi in style aboard a special Holi cruise on the river with your friends. If you have a passion for music, don’t miss the performance by Borno Anonyo, a collective that blends the urban soul of Bengal with elements of poetry, mysticism, theatre, and protest music. Check out our guide to the best weekend events to attend in Kolkata.

Weekend Events In Kolkata (March 15-16, 2025)

A Holi Cruise

Sign up for an unforgettable Holi celebration aboard a special Holi cruise on the river with your friends this weekend. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with live music, mouth-watering food, music and dance, and of course, thandai. River Cruise India's Basanta Utsav promises to be a fun experience.

When: March 14, 5 pm to 9 pm

Where: Millennium Jetty, Millennium Park, opposite the Shipping Corporation of India Building on Strand Road

Call +91 9830866916 or 9804438156 to register.

Immerse In Grand Prix Season

The F1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix, and Park Street SOCIAL is bringing all the high-speed action right to their venue this Sunday. With Lewis Hamilton making his much-anticipated move to Ferrari, Red Bull's dominance in question, and rising stars ready to make an impact, this season opener promises drama, excitement, and exhilarating racing. Head out to SOCIAL for an electrifying night filled with cheers, thrilling overtakes, and an atmosphere buzzing with fellow F1 enthusiasts.

When: March 16, 9:30 am

Where: Park Street SOCIAL, Russel St Social ,BFL Bangur Estate, 1A, next to India's Hobby Centre, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016

A Musical Evening

If you have a passion for music, don’t miss the performance by Borno Anonyo, a collective that fuses the urban soul of Bengal with elements of poetry, mysticism, theater, and protest music. The group features vocalist Satyaki Banerjee, a multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his work in mystical and urban folk. Alongside him is vocalist Nabamita Das, an academic who intertwines literature, music, and philosophy in her artistic expressions. The ensemble also includes self-taught guitarist and composer Rajarshi Ghosh, who brings a sense of pop nostalgia and melancholic melodies; violinist and composer Dibyokamal Mitra, a jazz enthusiast who blends Western classical and gypsy jazz influences; and percussionist and tabla player Premjit Dutta, a jazz-fusion artist with international recognition.

When: March 15, 6:30 pm

Where: Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Dipak Road, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Anandapur, Adarsha Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107, India

Explore The City By Moonlight

Experience the City of Joy by moonlight on a guided walk! Join the first-ever city walk tour on a moonlit evening organised by Calcutta By Night, a venture that does guided tours to illuminated structures of the city. This tour includes a spectacular Light & Sound Show at Victoria Memorial, a 10-minute night viewing of the monument, a stroll through the Maidan, a visit to the Job Charnock Mausoleum, and a walk inside a War Cemetery. To top off the evening, enjoy dinner at a rooftop restaurant.

For more details, visit Calcutta By Night's official website.

When: March 13, 5-9 pm