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From a power-packed Travis Scott concert in Mumbai to Rolling Loud, the world's biggest hip-hop festival making its debut in India, the November cultural calendar looks very promising. Travis Scott, Rolling Loud, Art Mumbai & 8 other exciting events on the November 2025 Cultural Calendar 1. Travis Scott Where: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai When: November 19 After two power-packed shows in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium — which marked his long-awaited India debut — American rap icon Travis Scott, known for his chart-busting tracks like Antidote, Sicko Mode, Goosebumps and more, is returning to Mumbai this November as part of his Circus Maximus World Tour. 2. Art Mumbai Where: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai When: November 13 to November 16 The third edition of Art Mumbai, the city’s largest art gathering, is all set to return this November. Last year, over 70 galleries from across the world, including Galleria Continua, Ben Brown Fine Arts, and Aicon Gallery, participated in the buzzy fair, displaying works by legendary artists like Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. This year, the fair introduces a new highlight — the Sculpture Park, a curated outdoor exhibition celebrating the creative force of women artists shaping contemporary sculpture. Set against the open expanse of the racecourse, the Park presents an immersive experience where monumental installations meet intimate encounters, exploring themes of identity, memory, and material transformation. 3. Rolling Loud Where: Loud Park, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai When: November 22 and November 23 Rolling Loud, one of the world's biggest hip-hop festivals, is making its India debut this November with an impressive lineup comprising Wiz Khalifa, Central Cee, Don Toliver, Hanumankind and more. The two-day event, which is taking place at Loud Park, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai on November 21 and November 22, will bring together some of the best international and homegrown rappers for a hip-hop experience you won't soon forget. Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi; Bengaluru; Mumbai When: November 9 (Delhi), November 14 (Bengaluru), November 16 (Mumbai) Global music artist Akon, known for his viral hits like Chammak Challo, I Want to Love You, Lonely and more, is all set to return to India this November for a multi-city concert tour, with concerts scheduled in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The Grammy-nominated singer and rapper had last visited the country in March 2024, when he performed at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar. 5. Calvin Harris Where: Mumbai, Bengaluru When: November 8 (Mumbai), November 9 (Bengaluru) The Scottish hitmaker behind How Deep is Your Love, Feel So Close, I Need Your Love, and Summer is finally bringing his festival-favourite anthems to India. Expect a night of high-octane EDM and chart-topping house beats as Calvin Harris turns Mumbai and Bengaluru into his personal dance floor this November. 6. Jon Batiste Where: Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam, Delhi-NCR; Mumbai When: November 24 (Delhi-NCR), November 26 (Mumbai) The seven-time Grammy and Academy Award winning singer, songwriter and composer is all set to make his India debut this November. Following the release of his ninth studio album, Big Money, and his performance at the 2025 Superbowl, Batiste is now looking forward to his travels in the East. 7. Dharamshala Film Festival Where: Tibetan Children's Village (TCV), Upper Dharamshala When: Until November 2, 2025 Held in the foothills of the Himalayas, those attending the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) are in for a visual treat. This year, it has picked Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, and is India’s official entry for the Academy Awards, as its opening night film. The current edition is taking place in collaboration with Sydney Film Festival, welcoming two acclaimed Australian films and their filmmakers to the exciting lineup. 8. Steven Wilson Where: Mumbai; Delhi; Kolkata; Bengaluru When: November 2 (Mumbai), November 5 (Delhi), November 7 (Kolkata), November 9 (Bengaluru) British artist Steven Wilson, the frontman of the celebrated progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, is returning to India on a four-city tour this November. The 57-year-old, who recently released his new album The Overview, had first visited the country with his band back in 2009, when they headlined IIT Bombay's cultural festival Mood Indigo. He later performed solo sets at NH7 Weekender in Pune and Shillong, as well as the Backdoors festival in Bengaluru, in 2016. 9. Passenger Where: DLF CyberHub, Delhi; Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai; Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru When: November 19 (Delhi), November 21 (Mumbai), November 22 (Bengaluru) Michael Rosenberg, better known by his stage name Passenger, is all set to bring his chart-busting Let Her Go and other popular songs to his three-city India Tour this November. The multi-award-winning artist will perform at DLF CyberHub in Delhi-NCR on November 19, followed by Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai on November 21 and Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru on November 22. 10. Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival When: November 14 to November 15, 2025 Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Polo Grounds, Shillong The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, a two-day cultural fiesta in the North-East, is raising the bar with its headliners this year. This includes American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo, who’s returning to India after visiting the country to promote his collaboration with India-based actor, singer and dancer Nora Fatehi on the hit song Snake. The popular Irish rock-band The Script, known for their chart-busting tracks like The Man Who Can't Be Moved, Hall of Fame, Breakeven, and more, will be making their India debut at the festival, as the other artist headliner.
