With the year-end nearing, if you’re concerned about not having been creative enough this year, this is your last chance. Fortunately, you have several great arts, culture, music and food festivals slated for the coming weeks that will let you do just that before the curtains fall on 2023. Here’s where to get your creative juices flowing, whether it’s through musical performances, theatre, literature or cooking.
The best art, music and food festivals to attend before 2023 ends
Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa
This festival of arts starts from 15 to 23 December, indulge your senses in interesting culinary tastings, thought-provoking installations, insightful films and podcasts, groovy music and dance performances.
You can also participate in workshops and activities. Some special kids-only activities like an Opera Air Library, and a storytelling corner called Khao Suno, While most of the events are free of cost, some have a nominal fee and limited seating.
Bangalore Literature Festival
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The Bangalore Literature Festival is a two-day event happening on December 2nd and 3rd, perfect for book lovers. It features renowned speakers like Chandrashekhara Kambara, not just talks; aspiring authors and screenwriters can present their ideas to literary agents, producers, and directors who will be there.
For added fun, there's Carnatic and Hindustan Music plus exciting activities and workshops for kids. Best part? It's open to everyone, and there's no entry fee.
The Indian Craft Chocolate & Cacao Festival, Bengaluru
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The Indian Craft Chocolate & Cacao Festival in Bengaluru on November 25th and 26th is all about chocolate. It’s a platform to unite India’s craft chocolate experts and teach people about the nuances of chocolate. This event focuses on educating folks about cacao cultivation, and sustainable farming with Partha Varanashi from Varanashi Organic Farms.
Also, you can explore chocolate and cheese pairings with Patricia Cosma and Nari & Kāge. Discover the diverse uses of cacao with Chaitanya Muppala from Manam Chocolate and explore flavour innovations with Subko Cacao’s Rahul Reddy and Manali Khandelwal. Tickets are available for purchase.
Manam Theatre Festival, Hyderabad
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Manam Theatre Festival, happening across four weekends from November 24 to December 17, offers various theatre experiences. Each weekend focuses on a different style—puppetry interpreting epics, traditional and contemporary theatre with Adishakti, autobiographical performances by Henry Naylor, and absurdist theatre with the Durse Brothers. There are workshops on light design, storytelling for children, improv, and more.
India Cocktail Week in Mumbai on December 2nd and 3rd celebrates mixology and craft cocktails. The event at Jio World Garden features renowned brands like Pistola, Sitara Rum, Don Julio, and Tanqueray, along with live music by Kayan, Prateek Kuhad, and Sickflip. Food options from Ping’s, Good Flippin’ Burgers, and Maiz Mexican Kitchen will be available.
Kolkata Queer Arts Month, curated by Kallol Datta and organized by Kolkata Pride, runs from December 8th to January 3rd. It showcases artworks exploring the queer experience in India at Experimenter on Hindusthan Road and Kolkata Centre for Creativity.
Delhi Art Week, Delhi
Delhi Art Week, from December 1st to 10th, highlights contemporary art across various venues in Delhi. Exhibits from the National Gallery of Modern Art, Dhoomimal Art Centre, St+art Foundation, and more will be on display at locations like India Gate, Connaught Place, and Mehrauli.
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