Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Afghan Church Light Show Sells Out, Mumbaikars Seek More Days
A special light show called ASCENSION is being displayed on the Afghan Church in Mumbai.
It uses colourful moving pictures that fit around the church’s Gothic design.
The show is free and runs from August 27 to 29.
It is open from 7 PM to 10 PM each evening.
Many people wanted to attend after seeing the event online.
However, all available places were booked in advance.
People who did not register cannot enter as walk-in visitors.
Some Mumbaikars are asking for the show to continue for more days.
ASCENSION will project shifting colours, celestial imagery and moving patterns onto Mumbai’s Afghan Church from August 27 to 29.
The free show runs from 7 PM to 10 PM as part of the Mumbai Light Festival.
All three days have reached full capacity, with entry limited to pre-registered visitors.
Organizers said walk-ins, on-the-spot registrations and parking at the site are not permitted.
Mumbaikars have asked organizers to extend the event, citing its popularity and limited three-day schedule.
- Who
- The Mumbai Light Festival and Floating Canvas Company are presenting the ASCENSION light show for Mumbaikars and registered visitors.
- What
- A projection-mapping light show is being displayed on the Afghan Church.
- When
- August 27 to 29, from 7 PM to 10 PM.
- Where
- The Afghan Church in Colaba, Mumbai.
- Why
- The installation is part of the Mumbai Light Festival and is designed to use the church’s Gothic architecture as part of the visual experience.
Event organizers
Disappointed Mumbaikars
Access rules
Event organizers
The organizers have limited entry to pre-registered visitors because all three days are at full capacity, and they do not permit walk-ins or on-the-spot registrations.
Disappointed Mumbaikars
Some residents who learned about the show later or could not register say they have no way to attend and are asking for a solution.
Event duration
Event organizers
The experience is scheduled for three evenings, from August 27 to 29.
Disappointed Mumbaikars
Some Mumbaikars argue that three days are insufficient for a popular event in a city as large as Mumbai and want more days or weekends added.
Crowd management
Event organizers
The organizers have announced capacity restrictions and registration requirements.
Disappointed Mumbaikars
Some potential visitors have expressed concern about whether crowds will be managed well during the show.
- Event
- ASCENSION projection-mapping experience
- Venue
- Afghan Church, Colaba, Mumbai
- Dates
- August 27 to 29
- Daily hours
- 7 PM to 10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Admission
- Pre-registered visitors only; the event is at full capacity
- Restrictions
- No walk-ins, on-the-spot registrations or parking at the site