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From neon-lit dance floors to soulful jam sessions, Bengaluru’s weekend lineup is buzzing. Here’s a quick guide to 5 events worth stepping out for.
If your idea of a weekend involves bright lights, dance floors and photos that pop, this neon-lit night in Koramangala sets the mood early. Image: Canva
Weekends in Bengaluru have a personality of their own. Some nights glow under neon lights, some hum with acoustic guitars and open mics, while others belong to DJ drops and fan-fuelled singalongs. If you’re stepping out this weekend and don’t want to scroll endlessly for plans, here’s a curated line up, from chilled jam sessions to full-blown party nights with all the details you need.
Let’s start with colour, music and a little glow.
Neon Theme Night Party
Event name: Neon Theme Night Party
When: Sundays, February 8 to February 22
Time: 8:00 pm onwards
Duration: Around 5 hours
Where: Drava Pub, 3rd Floor, 104, 1st Main Road, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru
Entry Ticket: Free entry, show BookMyShow listing at the entrance
Music: Bollywood and EDM
Extras: Glow-in-the-dark face painting, free drinks for women (coupons required)
Age limit: 21 years and above with valid ID
If your idea of a weekend involves bright lights, dance floors and photos that pop, this neon-lit night in Koramangala sets the mood early.
After all that colour and energy, maybe you want something slower, where the spotlight shifts from DJs to voices and instruments.
Open Mic and OG Jamming Night – Cubbon Jams
Event name: Open Mic and OG Jamming Night – Cubbon Jams
When: Saturday, February 7
Time: 7:30 pm onwards
Duration: About 3 hours
Where: ShakesBierre Brewpub and Kitchen, Bengaluru
Ticket price: Rs 249 onwards
Format: Open-mic performances and live jamming sessions
This one is for those who like raw talent, spontaneous performances and the comfort of familiar tunes shared among strangers.
From intimate jams, the weekend can swing straight into fandom and film music nostalgia.
Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay Tribute Show
Event name: Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay Tribute Show
When: Friday, February 6
Time: 8:00 pm onwards
Duration: Around 4 hours
Where: Filter Pub and Club, Koramangala, Bengaluru
Free entry
Theme: Music and audio-visual tribute to Tamil cinema star Vijay
Whether you’re a long-time fan or just enjoy crowd singalongs, this tribute night promises familiar hits and high energy.
Saturday nights in Bengaluru, though, often demand something louder and livelier.
The Carnival Saturdays Nights – Vapour Indiranagar
Event name: The Carnival Saturdays Nights
When: Every Saturday in February
Time: 8:00 pm onwards
Duration: Around 5.5 hours
Where: Vapour, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Ticket: Free entry; cover charges apply at venue
Highlights: DJ sets, live drummers, fire performances
Music: Bollywood, commercial and EDM tracks
This is the kind of night where Indiranagar does what it does best — packed floors, booming music and a crowd that stays late.
And if you prefer easing into the weekend instead of diving headfirst, Friday has you covered.
Lounge Beats Night – Bollywood x EDM Friday
Event name: Lounge Beats Night – Bollywood x EDM Friday
When: Every Friday from February 6 to June 12
Time: 7:00 pm onwards
Duration: Around 4.5 hours
Where: Fandom at Gilly’s Redefined and select venues in Bengaluru
Ticket: Free entry
Music: Lounge beats, Bollywood and EDM
Extras: Special entry and drink offers for women
This one works as a soft launch into the weekend – relaxed, social, and just energetic enough to set the tone.
From neon lights to unplugged sessions, Bengaluru’s weekend calendar proves that no two nights need to feel the same. All that’s left now is to pick your vibe, and maybe your outfit.
February 06, 2026, 13:16 IST
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