Music And Theatre Festivals To Look Forward To 
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Music And Theatre Festivals To Look Forward To

From the 50th anniversary tour of the iconic fusion band Shakti to the Mahindra Blues Festival, these are the must-adds to your events calendar

OT Staff

The chance to meet new people while enjoying your favourite musicians' electrifying performances and discovering festivals provides new music and art. People attend festivals to take in the atmosphere, the local flavour, and the wide range of artists who occasionally assemble for a carnival of cultural expression. To organise a handful of magnificent celebration evenings where artists and their supporters may all come together to enjoy society's creative energy in a joyful and upbeat environment. If you enjoy music and theatre and can't get enough of the thrill of attending a live performance, here is the list of festivals that will make 2023 a great year.

Shakti 50th&nbspAnniversary India Tour &ndash 4 cities

Iconic fusion band Shakti's 50th Anniversary World Tour will take place across 4 cities in India this January. It will be one of the most looked forward to immersive live music performances of 2023. The group, which consists of living legends John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram, embarks on a world tour in 2023 that begins in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi) before continuing on to Europe and the United States in the summer and fall.

  • Mumbai &ndash 20th&nbspJanuary 2023&nbspat NSCI Convention Centre

  • Bangalore &ndash 22nd&nbspJanuary 2023&nbspat Jayamahal Palace Hotel

  • Kolkata &ndash 24th&nbspJanuary 2023&nbspat CCFC

  • Delhi &ndash 28th&nbspJanuary 2023&nbspat Weightlifting Auditorium 

Mahindra Blues Festival 2023 - Mumbai

After a long hiatus, the Mahindra Blues Festival will return for its 11th edition in 2023. In this season, Buddy Guy, who is now on his farewell world tour, The Damn Right Farewell Tour, and Taj Mahal, two blues luminaries, will perform. They will be accompanied by Christone Kingfish, a 2022 Grammy winner, as well as Ivan Singh and the Arinjoy Trio from India.

  • 11th&nbspand 12th&nbspFebruary 2023&nbspat Mehboob Studios

Arijit Singh &ndash One Night Only Tour &ndash 4 cities

The Arijit Singh One Night Only Tour kicked off in November in Mumbai and will tour 4 more cities between December and March.

  • Hyderabad &ndash 17th&nbspDecember 2022&nbspat GMR Arena

  • Kolkata &ndash 18th&nbspFebruary 2023&nbspat Eco Park

  • Bangalore &ndash 4th&nbspMarch 2023&nbspat BIEC

  • Delhi &ndash 18th&nbspMarch 2023&nbspat JLN Stadium, Gate No. 2

 Aadyam Season 6 &ndash Mumbai & Delhi

The pioneer theatre initiative by the Aditya Birla Group will return in 2023 for its 6th&nbspseason. A total of 6 plays will be performed this year in Delhi and Mumbai. For a far more comprehensive theatre experience for its viewers, Aadyam will also welcome new initiatives and events this season. On this, more details will be provided. The season will run from January to&nbspSeptember 2023

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