Archive · 9 Jan 2026
BLR Hubba Festival Celebrates Bengaluru's Cultural Diversity
BLR Hubba is a big city festival in Bengaluru that runs for 10 days.
It has lots of different events like music, art, and walks around the city.
The festival is in many places, including parks and old neighborhoods.
The idea is to show that Bengaluru is not just about traffic and startups, but also about art and culture.
There are special art shows, music workshops, and even things for kids.
The festival wants people to have fun, think about important ideas, and feel connected to their city.
BLR Hubba is a 10-day citywide festival in Bengaluru featuring 250-plus events across 20-plus venues.
The festival includes 12 sub-festivals, each with a specific theme like visual arts, music, and interactive experiences.
Freedom Park, a former prison complex, is the main venue and hosts artworks exploring the theme of 'Freedom'.
Kala Hubba, the visual arts sub-festival, features 58 artworks by Indian and international artists, including video art and installations.
Anubhava Hubba offers interactive experiences like choral singing workshops and sensorial journeys to make art fun and accessible.
- Who
- Organized by V. Ravichandar, curated by Kamini Sawhney and Nidhi Joshi
- What
- A citywide festival celebrating arts, culture, and shared spaces
- When
- 16-25 January 2024
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, across 20-plus venues including Freedom Park, Cubbon Park, and various neighborhoods
- Why
- To showcase Bengaluru's cultural diversity and promote shared public spaces
- Festival Name
- BLR Hubba
- Duration
- 10 days (16-25 January)
- Venues
- 20-plus official, 45 total
- Events
- 250-plus
- Genres
- 12-plus
- Main Venue
- Freedom Park
- Chief Facilitator
- V. Ravichandar
- Visual Arts Curator
- Kamini Sawhney