BANGALORE, WHAT’S THE PLAN?

October has plenty going on in Bangalore  from hip-hop and live music to flea markets, creative workshops and culture-led weekends.

Here’s our edit of the dates worth knowing.

SPARK FEST 2026

02–04 OCTOBER · BANGALORE

India’s Gen-Z UnConference brings together young founders, students, creators and investors across three days of student-led sessions and passion tracks. 

RAP 91 × SPOTIFY

03 OCTOBER · PHOENIX MARKETCITY, WHITEFIELD

Hip-hop, street culture, live performances, graffiti and interactive experiences come together for one very busy Saturday. 

SEEDHE MAUT

04 OCTOBER · SUNBURN UNION, KORAMANGALA

One for the hip-hop crowd. Seedhe Maut bring their live set to Bangalore on October 4. 

MAYA BAZAAR 8.0

10–11 OCTOBER · THE LALIT ASHOK

Over 150 stalls, independent brands, fashion, jewellery, art, food, live music, drag and comedy  essentially, a full weekend edit in one place. 

THE OCTOBER CULTURE EDIT

11 OCTOBER · PRESTIGE CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Kecak: Bali in Bengaluru and October Octaves bring performance and music into the October calendar.

RAJAT CHAUHAN LIVE

16 OCTOBER · THE COMEDY THEATRE, INDIRANAGAR

A night of stand-up for when dinner plans need a little competition.

IMPROV 101

17 OCTOBER · UNDERLINE CENTER

A workshop for anyone curious about improvisation, performance and getting on stage without knowing exactly what happens next.

SUNDAY SOUL SANTE — DIWALI EDITION

25 OCTOBER · THE BAY AT ECOWORLD

A Diwali edition of Bangalore’s much-loved flea market, with independent brands, food, live music and creative experiences

THE OCTOBER AGENDA

Consider this your shortlist for the month.

Pick a date, call your people and make the plan.