A Festival that sets the pace in South Mumbai
Established in 1999, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival has grown into Asia’s largest multidisciplinary street arts festival. It began as a local cultural initiative but today draws nearly half a million visitors over its nine-day celebration.
Open to all and free for the public the festival is a place for emerging talent to meet established masters. It’s culture without barriers—raw, inclusive, and electric.
The Location is pure inspiration
Nestled in Mumbai’s historic Fort precinct, the Kala Ghoda area is just a 10–15 minute stroll from iconic landmarks such as CSMT, Churchgate Station, the Reserve Bank of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS), Jehangir Art Gallery, David Sassoon Library and Majestic Neo-Gothic colonial structures at every turn.
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026: At a Glance
Creative Verticals
Visual Arts
Music & Dance
Theatre & Cinema
Literature & Workshops
Stand-up Comedy
Food & Heritage Walks
Collaborations
Media partners: Radio Nasha, The Times of India
Immersive experience partner: Black Dog Soda
Sustainability Focus
Promoting the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
For Everyone
A space for all ages to shop, stroll, click photos, enjoy performances, eat, and soak in the festive energy
Star Performance
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy live on February 8
Shopping & Food
Innovative design products
Arty collectibles
Cottage & handicraft items
Street food stalls
Urban Evolution
Focus on pedestrianisation
Streets from the metro station to Kala Ghoda transformed into a walkable cultural plaza
Visit Tips
Weekends can be crowded
Weekdays are ideal for a calmer, more immersive experience
The Legend of Kala Ghoda
The name “Kala Ghoda” traces back to a 19th-century bronze equestrian statue of King Edward VII, gifted by philanthropist Sir Albert Sassoon in 1879. A symbol of imperial Mumbai, the statue was relocated to Byculla Zoo in 1965.
In 2017, the area welcomed a striking riderless sculpture – the “Spirit of Kala Ghoda”, symbolising freedom, creativity and the city’s evolving spirit.
For us at Paramin, the Kala Ghoda Festival is a celebration of communication and freedom of expression . It’s the spirit of Mumbai- strong , vibrant and always human.