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India’s largest spoken word festival, Spoken Fest, is set to return on February 21 and 22 at Jio World Garden in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, for its 10th edition with powerful stories and unforgettable voices, among other highlights in events this week in Mumbai
This year’s edition brings together some of the most compelling voices from across art, cinema, poetry, and performance. Expect powerful sessions and unforgettable performances by Shruti Haasan, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sheeba Chaddha, Nakuul Mehta, Mithila Palkar, Taaruk Raina, Swanand Kirkire, Raj Arjun, Waseem Barelvi, and Piyush Mishra, along with a diverse lineup of poets, storytellers, musicians, and creative voices from across the country.
More than just a festival
Founded by Kommune, Indian spoken-word collective, Spoken Fest is a space where poetry, music, and storytelling come together to reflect the country`s pulse, emotions, and evolving voices. Over the years, Mumbai has been nurturing a community that comes together year after year to listen, feel, and be moved, and different than last year.
It is the brainchild of Roshan Abbas, Ankur Tewari, Gaurav Kapur, Tess Joseph, and Ranjit Raina. Kommune has grown from intimate open mics into a powerful cultural movement. By championing diverse voices and authentic expression, it continues to build communities where words spark connection, conversation, and collective experience.
Speaking about this milestone edition, Roshan Abbas, festival director and founder of Kommune, shared, “Spoken Fest has always been about listening to voices that matter, stories that need to be heard, and emotions that connect us all. Celebrating our 10th edition in Mumbai is incredibly special, because this city is where Spoken found its rhythm, its people, and its purpose.”
Adding to this, Tess, who is also the chief curator, said, “Spoken is not just a festival. It’s a feeling. It’s the comfort of a familiar voice, the joy of finding your people, and the magic of being moved together. We can’t wait to share this moment with the community that made Spoken what it is today.”
Beyond the stages
Spoken Fest is designed as an immersive, all-day picnic of ideas, flavours, and discovery. From thoughtfully curated food pop-ups and café-style seating to a vibrant flea featuring homegrown brands, books, art, and handcrafted finds, the festival invites audiences to slow down, wander, and soak it all in. Open lawns, shaded corners, interactive installations, and experiential zones turn the weekend into a shared picnic where conversations flow as freely as poetry, and strangers become community over words, music, and meals.
As Spoken Fest marks almost a decade in Mumbai, it continues to stand as a testament to the power of words, reminding us that when voices come together, stories can transform hearts and communities.
Where: Jio World Garden, BKC
When: February 21 and 22
Time: 1 pm onwards on both days
Tickets: BookMyShow
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