Concerts, Comedy And Carnivals: Events To Check Out In Bengaluru This Weekend

Smirnoff Lemon Pop’s non-alcoholic tour stops in Bengaluru with a headline performance by global EDM star AFROJACK. Known for stadium-scale drops and chart-topping festival anthems, the evening promises high-energy sets and a full-scale live experience.

When: Saturday, November 29, from 4.00 pm onwards
Where: MANPHO Convention Centre, Nagavara
Entry fee: Rs 1,000 onwards

Alessio Menconi Organ Trio at Windmills

Windmills closes out November with a live performance by the Alessio Menconi Organ Trio, an Italian jazz ensemble known for its soulful grooves and classic organ-led sound. Expect a late-night set that blends traditional soul jazz with contemporary rhythms.

When: November 28 and 29, from 9.30 pm onwards
Where: Windmills, Whitefield
Entry fee: Rs 750 onwards

Kukdukoo Children’s Festival

Kukdukoo Children’s Festival returns to Bengaluru for a full weekend designed around fun, creativity, and family time. The festival features live performances including clown theatre, puppetry, superhero acts, and ventriloquist comedy, along with author interactions and storytelling sessions.

Children and parents can also explore a dedicated games and activities zone, while the wider festival includes competitions, open-mic segments, musical theatricals, quizzes, a flea market, and multiple food stalls.

When: November 29 and 30, from 11.00 am onwards
Where: Oakridge International School Bangalore, Dommasandra
Entry fee: Rs 699 onwards

Geist Brewing Co. x Bäcker & Charlie: November Special

This November, Geist Brewing Co. takes its craft beer out of the taproom and into the kitchen at Bäcker & Charlie for a limited-time collaboration menu. The weekend specials include The Repeat Strong Roast, a hearty sandwich with beef slow-cooked in Geist Repeat Strong Beer and tucked into a soft potato bun.

Vegetarians can opt for a mushroom version finished with a Repeat Strong Beer reduction. For dessert, there’s The Dunkel Affair, a Berliner glazed with Geist Uncle Dunkel and filled with miso caramel, balancing malty richness with sweetness.

When: Saturday and Sunday in November, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Where: Bäcker & Charlie, Cox Town
Price: A la carte

Feast of Flavours at Maize & Malt

As part of continued Karnataka Rajyothsava celebrations, Maize & Malt in Whitefield is hosting a regional food festival curated by Chef Kalyan Gopalakrishna. The Feast of Flavours menu travels across Karnataka’s diverse culinary landscape, starting with familiar favourites like Bengaluru masala vade, Madduru vade, Davanagere menasinakai bajji, and Mangaluru bonda soup, alongside heartier non-vegetarian options such as pandi fry, Bannur mutton chops, and Mangaluru-style fish fry.

For the mains, the spread includes comforting classics like chitranna, mosaranna, tharakari donne palav, Malenadu naati koli saaru, Bannur mutton donne palav, and Mangaluru meen saaru. Dessert rounds things off with regional twists such as Mysore pak cheesecake and kai holige served with ghee.

When: Until November 30, from 12.30 pm to 1.00 am
Where: Maize & Malt, Whitefield
Price: Around Rs 1,000 for two

How to Plan the Weekend Better

Evening events like concerts, comedy and jazz work best if you plan transport in advance. Daytime festivals are easier to combine with slow brunches or evening dinners. Families with children should aim to visit kid-focused events earlier in the day.

Bengaluru events tend to fill up faster than expected, especially on winter weekends. Book tickets by midweek, arrive early, and keep buffer time between plans. A little planning can turn a regular weekend into a genuinely good one.