Mahindra Blues Festival

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MusicMumbai
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's Mahindra Blues Band Hunt
LanguageHindi, English, and local languagesCurrency: INR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai

Mahindra Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music festival held each February at Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai, launched in 2011 by Anand Mahindra with VG Jairaman as festival director. It pairs international blues legends such as Buddy Guy, Walter Trout and John Mayall with Indian blues acts on the same bill.

Anand Mahindra, vice-chairman of the Mahindra Group, backed the first Mahindra Blues Festival on 5 and 6 February 2011 at Mehboob Studios, a former film studio in Bandra that producer-director Mehboob Khan built in 1954 and that had recently been reused as an arts venue after hosting sculptor Anish Kapoor's first Indian exhibition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's Mahindra Blues Band Hunt, introduced for its fifth edition in 2015, is a competitive platform that puts emerging Indian blues musicians on the same stage as international headliners, a structured way of developing local blues talent that most single-genre festivals do not build in

02

The mystery stays covered

Its fixed home at Mehboob Studios, a working film and photography studio rather than a stadium or open field, gives the event a compact, single-site format and keeps its blues focus tightly curated rather than folded into a broader multi-genre lineup

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Mahindra Blues Band Hunt competition for emerging Indian blues acts

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and recurring headline appearances by veteran international blues musicians performing alongside Indian artists on the same bill

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use Mumbai transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual concert wear suited to a dry Mumbai February evening; comfortable shoes for standing at an outdoor studio-lot venue.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Mumbai, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

INR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map19.07 N, 72.88 EOpen in Google Maps

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nearest airportBOM — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
TransportUse Mumbai transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Mumbai, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mumbai via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mumbai, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual concert wear suited to a dry Mumbai February evening; comfortable shoes for standing at an outdoor studio-lot venue.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for India and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mahindra Blues Festival?

Mahindra Blues Festival is listed for February. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mahindra Blues Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Mumbai, India. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmahindrablues.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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