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Best Live Music and Comedy Venues in Bengaluru (2026 Guide)
The best live music and comedy venues in Bengaluru for 2026: concert grounds, halls, jazz at Windmills and the comedy clubs of Koramangala a… · 7 min read
Diwali 2026 in Bengaluru: Dates, Markets, Events and Cracker Rules
Deepavali 2026 in Bengaluru: Naraka Chaturdashi is 8 November, Balipadyami 10 November. Where to shop, Diwali melas, things to do and the gr… · 6 min read
Free Things to Do in Bengaluru: 28 Ideas That Cost Nothing (2026)
28 free things to do in Bengaluru: parks, lakes, temples, free museum days, talks, festivals and markets, with timings, nearest metro and wh… · 7 min read
Kadalekai Parishe 2026: Dates, Route, Metro and What to Eat
Kadalekai Parishe 2026 in Basavanagudi falls on Monday 7 December by tradition. The legend, the Bull Temple Road route, metro, what to buy a… · 6 min read
New Year's Eve 2026 in Bengaluru: Parties, MG Road Rules and Metro
New Year's Eve 2026 in Bengaluru: where to party, how MG Road and Brigade Road work on 31 December, late metro timings, parking bans and get… · 6 min read
Things to Do in Bengaluru This Weekend: 36 Ideas (2026 Guide)
36 things to do in Bengaluru this weekend: heritage, food, parks, comedy, live music, kids' outings and free ideas, each with its area and n… · 8 min read
Weekend Activities for Kids in Bengaluru: 24 Family Ideas (2026)
24 weekend activities for kids in Bengaluru: science museum, planetarium, Bannerghatta zoo, play zones, theatre and free parks, with 2026 pr… · 7 min read
Free Things to Do in Bengaluru This Week (12–18 Oct 2026)
Free things to do in Bengaluru from 12-18 Oct 2026: Navratri, a DevOps demo, clean tech talk, live music, social dinners and more no-ticket … · 4 min read
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