DJ Nikhil Chinappa (in orange cap) spins at Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters in Nagpur

Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters in Nagpur redefined gigs with its coffee raves, hosting DJ Nikhil Chinappa in a packed house of 350-400. “I think people are looking for alternate spaces now, and Gen Z is open to hanging out at new spaces,” says founder Mithilesh Vazalwar. It’s about specialty coffee and underground music, an experience people now embrace.

DJ Tanishq’s (with shades on) More Coffee More Rave tour

DJ and producer Tanishq brings his ‘More Coffee More Rave’ tour to Mokai in Bandra on January 17. These coffee raves are pure music, no alcohol, no late nights and anyone can attend, introvert or extrovert, he says, recalling how his first gig turned a Nagpur cafe into a vibrant DJ booth.

Kitchen Rave at Baykery in Bhandup

The Kitchen Rave transforms food and music into an immersive experience. It’s a "food show and a music gig,” says co-founder Harshith Bangera. Guests danced to DJ beats while fresh bakes emerged from the oven at Baykery in Bhandup, redefining the concept of a Saturday night.

Combining food and EDM, The Kitchen Rave offers multi-course meals paired with live DJ sets. It’s an “informal chef’s table along with an artist,” says Bangera. Events like a 10-course meal with Chef Amninder Sandhu showcase unique culinary and musical journeys.

Harshith Bangera and Chef Siddharth Shetty

Over time, Bangera and Shetty changed the format. The Kitchen Rave now collaborates with restaurants and chefs to create a unique experience that the West still hasn’t seen.

Also read: How coffee raves are bringing the party experience to coffee shops