Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 returns to Mumbai with theme ‘Ahead of the Curve’

The iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival KGAF returns for its landmark 26th edition transforming Mumbairsquos historic Kala Ghoda precinct into a vibrant celebration of arts culture and community KGAF is scheduled to start from Saturday January 31 to Sunday February 8 Mumbais one of the most loved festival will run daily from 1000 am to 1000 pm inviting audiences to experience Asiarsquos largest multidisciplinary street arts festivalmdashfree and open to allTheme 2026 Ahead of the CurveSymbolising foresight innovation and leadership in the arts Ahead of the Curve reflects KGAFrsquos enduring commitment to staying at the forefront of cultural expression Like a winning steed leading the pack the festival sets the pace KGAF this year also looks to honour tradition while anticipating tomorrowOrganised by the Kala Ghoda Association KGAF has grown from a local initiative in 1999 into one of Indiarsquos most loved cultural events welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annuallyScale and ScopeThe Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in 2026 will hold more than 300 programs across 15 verticals The festival will also include more than 25 indoor and outdoor venues including CSMVS Museum Cross Maidan David Sassoon Library Horniman Circle Garden and K Dubash MargFree registration and entry for all eventsKGAF in Mumbai this year will keep a strong focus on sustainability diversity accessibility and pedestrianfriendly urban design Brinda Miller chairperson Kala Ghoda Association and festival director said ldquoAs we embark on the milestone 26th edition of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival we are thrilled to continue celebrating art culture and community in the heart of Mumbai This yearrsquos theme Ahead of the Curve reflects our ambition to surpass last yearrsquos Silver Jubilee celebrationsrdquoFestival Verticals Children Cinema Dance Food Heritage Walks Lifestyle Literature Music Stalls ndash Arts Crafts amp Fashion Standup ComedyStreet ProgrammingTheatreUrban Design amp ArchitectureVisual Arts WorkshopsEach vertical interprets Ahead of the Curve through a distinct subthememdashranging from Spandan Dance and Sound Waves Music to AvantGarde Theatre Geometri Visual Arts and The Learning Curve WorkshopsLed by Geeta Castelino KGAF strengthens inclusive participation through emotional functional and technical accessibilitymdashwith touchandfeel moments signlanguage interpretation ramps interpreters and inclusive programming across venues and verticals