Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Aarey Music Festival Celebrates Nature and Community
A special music festival happened in Aarey Forest, Mumbai.
It was organized by a group called Seeds of Banyan, who care about nature and community.
The festival was free, and people could pay whatever they wanted.
There was music, art, and workshops for everyone.
People from the city and the forest came together to enjoy and learn.
The festival also talked about how important it is to protect nature and live in harmony with it.
After the festival, the place will be used for more activities like a library and regular workshops.
The Aarey Music Festival was a three-day event organized by Seeds of Banyan in Aarey Forest, Mumbai.
The festival featured music, art, workshops, and documentary screenings, all focused on nature and community.
Over 700 attendees participated in the pay-what-you-want event, which aimed to bridge the gap between city life and forest life.
The amphitheatre, previously a neglected space, was transformed into a vibrant hub for performances and workshops.
Future plans include opening a nature-centric library and hosting regular workshops to continue the festival's mission.
- Who
- Organized by Seeds of Banyan, a volunteer-led collective; attended by local artists, city residents, and Aarey communities.
- What
- A three-day music festival with art, workshops, and cultural performances.
- When
- December 12-14, 2023.
- Where
- Aarey Forest, within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai.
- Why
- To promote ecological and social wealth, connect city dwellers with nature, and celebrate community.
- Organizer
- Seeds of Banyan
- Location
- Aarey Forest, Mumbai
- Duration
- December 12-14, 2023
- Attendance
- Over 700 attendees
- Model
- Pay-what-you-want, donation-led
- Activities
- Music, art, workshops, documentary screenings
- Future Plans
- Library and regular workshops