Asia’s largest blues music festival, Mahindra Blues Festival, is back in Mumbai this weekend, on February 14 and February 15. The 14th edition of the Mahindra Blues Festival 2026 is all set to take over Mumbai with a larger-than-life celebration of various genres of music, from blues to rock n roll. But where is it happening? Who are the top artists to perform? Here’s a complete guide just for you!
Mahindra Blues Festival 2026 Full Guide
Mahindra Blues Festival 2026 Mumbai Dates And Venue
The two-day-long Mahindra Blues Festival 2026 is Mumbai’s premier celebration of blues music. It is known to draw global icons and Indian talents under one roof, and this time it is held at the iconic Mehboob Studios. The legendary film studio is known for hosting many Bollywood shoots as well as recordings by A.R. Rahman. This festival is all set to transform the studios into an intimate blues haven with warm lighting, acoustics, amazing vocals, and tiered seating.
- Event: Mahindra Blues Festival
- Date: February 14, 2026, and February 15, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Duration: 5 hours
- Age Policy: 5 years plus
- Venue: Mehboob Studios, 100, Hill Rd, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai
- Tickets: INR 4000 onwards
- Book Here
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Mahindra Blues Festival 2026: Stages
The Mahindra Blues Festival 2026 at Mehboob Studios features an intimate, multi-stage setup within the studio. Here are the names of the stages:
Soulstrat Saloon Stage
This stage is named as a tribute to Blackstratblues. It is a signature stage that hosts the band’s performances and various blues-rock acts. It offers 360-degree views in a saloon-style setup. This stage is perfect for guitar solos and jam. This stage is known as the heart of the festival.
Garden Stage
This is a semi-outdoor or open-air stage known to spotlight the upcoming talent. This includes the Kanakia Beatz Crew and also the winners of The Big Blues Band Hunt competition. The stage offers a relaxed lawn-seating area with gospel-infused sets.
Polka Dot Parlour Stage
This indoor stage is mostly situated in the Mehboob’s main halls. This stage will mostly cater to headliners like Shemekia Copeland and Eric Gales. It will have tiered seating and top acoustics for soulful vocals.
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Mahindra Blues 2026 Artist Lineup And Schedule
Day 1
Saturday, February 14
Matt Schofield: Soulstrat Saloon (Stage 1) (5:30 PM to 6:45 PM)
Altered Five Blues Band: Soulstrat Saloon (Stage 1) (7:00 PM to 8:15 PM)
Grace N The Cliches: Garden Stage (8:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
Shemekia Copeland: Polka Dot Parlour (Stage 3) (8:30 PM to 10:00 PM)
Day 2
Sunday, February 15
Blackstratblues: Soulstrat Saloon (Stage 1) (5:30 PM to 6:45 PM)
K. Harrell: Soulstrat Saloon (Stage 1) (7:00 PM to 8:15 PM)
Kanakia Beatz Crew and Nanhi Kali Choir: Garden Stage (8:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
Eric Gales: Polka Dot Parlour (Stage 3) (8:30 PM to 10:00 PM)
Summing Up
Asia’s largest blues festival, Mahindra Blues, is all set to take over Mumbai at the Mehboob Studios, and we cannot keep calm. The tickets are still on sale and are filling fast, so make sure you grab them ASAP!
