Events to look forward to this weekend in Bengaluru: concerts, poetry festivals and more

Fill up your calendar with exciting events this weekend, from poetry festivals, concerts to property expos.

Updated on: Aug 26, 2022, 11:29:11 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

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Bengaluru is catering for a wide variety of people this weekend with various events, from a technical writers' conference to property expos. Mark your calendars for these events below because you will not run out of options in this Garden City.

From live concerts to classical Carnatic performances, you can have it all this weekend in Bengaluru.

1. Sachet Tandon and Parampara Thakur Live in Concert: At Phoenix Marketcity for ₹799 onwards per head at 6pm on Saturday. This musical duo has had many hits in Bollywood including Bekhayali from Kabir Singh, Maiyya Mainu from Jersey, and many more.

2. Freedom Festival under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: By the Indian Music Experience Museum for ₹199 a head. You will be treated to folk and Carnatic music performances by Padma Vibhushan Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Padma Bhushan Sudha Ragunathan, the renowned Gundecha Brothers, Langa musicians from Rajasthan, among many others from Friday to Sunday this weekend.

Under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav programme, there will be a three-day music extravaganza at various venues in Bengaluru this weekend.

3. Technical Writers' Conference: At Hotel Paraag in Bengaluru on Saturday. This event will teach you to up your technical writing skills with experienced speakers and panelists. There will be three presentations and the event will run from 9.15 am to 2.45pm

4. Literary weekend at Lalitha's Book Nook: Made just for the bibliophiles, you can grab your favourite books at great prices at this event. It will be held at Orion Mall in Rajajinagar throughout the weekend. No registrations or bookings required.

You can now fulfil your dream of owning hardcover books and paperbacks at great prices at Lalitha's Book Nook at the Orion Mall this weekend.

5. Property Expo: If you are among those home hunting in Bengaluru, there is a mega property expo just around the corner at the Jayamahal Palace hotel from 10am to 7pm, where you can browse several upcoming projects.

6. Bengaluru Poetry Festival: Over 70 poets from across the globe are gathering at Bengaluru's Leela Palace this Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free for all but you have to register for the event, to be graced by Rekha Bharadwaj and many others.

Drown yourself in the art of words from poets around the world.

7. Raag: Desh, a Bouquet of Plays: For the Bengali theatre lovers in Bengaluru, this event will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Ravindra kala Kshetra. ₹250 per ticket will be charged.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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