Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Cubbon Park 'Blind Date' Event Faces Backlash Over Permits
BookMyShow set up a 'blind date' event in Cubbon Park in Bengaluru, but they didn't get permission first.
People would have paid to go on a date in the park.
The park authorities said no, and the event wasn't allowed.
They filed a complaint because of the violation of park rules.
The organizer said he didn't know he needed a permit.
BookMyShow organized a 'blind date' event in Bengaluru's Cubbon Park without permission.
The event was planned for weekends in August, charging Rs 999 per participant.
The horticulture department intervened after the event gained online traction.
The department filed a complaint, citing violation of park regulations.
The organizer, a 24-year-old, claimed ignorance of permit requirements and apologized.
- Who
- BookMyShow and the horticulture department.
- What
- BookMyShow organized a 'blind date' event.
- When
- Scheduled for weekends from August 2 to 31.
- Where
- Bengaluru's Cubbon Park.
- Why
- The horticulture department intervened due to lack of permission and violation of park regulations.
Authorities
BookMyShow
Permit Regulations
Authorities
Events in Cubbon Park require prior permission.
BookMyShow
BookMyShow organized an event without permission.
- Event Type
- Blind Date
- Location
- Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
- Organiser
- BookMyShow
- Age Requirement
- Not specified
- Entry Fee
- Rs 999
- Duration
- 2 hours
