Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in association with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, is all set to launch the first edition of its annual property, the Mumbai Shopping Festival (MSF). India’s first of its kind citywide festival will be celebrated from January 12-31, 2018 across the length and the breadth of the city of Mumbai.
From one-of-a-kind outdoor markets and flash mobs to arenas, mega sales and rewards, Mumbai’s first three week event is sure to impress. The festival will present visitors with world-class, immersive retail experiences clubbed with staged captivating live performances, to enjoy and dance, throughout the city.
In lieu of the recent notification by the Government of Maharashtra where shops and establishments can now stay open 24X7, the Ministry of Tourism and MTDC will set up Mumbai’s first ever Night Bazaar Flea Market which will go on till 4am on weekends only. This will ensure that citizens derive the maximum benefit of the Mumbai Shopping Festival thereby showing that Mumbaikars truly go all out and celebrate #MumBuyKar
Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra said, “For the very first time in India, held in Maharashtra, we bring to you, the Mumbai Shopping Festival 2018. I am honoured and pleased to announce this festival will be taking place from January 12 to 31 2018, launching Mumbai as a world – class shopping destination. We are delighted to see zealous interest from our partners including retailers, brands, restaurants, who have given innumerable hours to making the Mumbai Shopping Festival a reality. We look forward to the participation of each and every Mumbaikar, and citizens of the country in joining us celebrate this mega extravaganza.”
Adding to the festivities, the Mumbai Shopping Festival will also showcase Mumbai’s first ever Food Truck Zones set up in different areas over the weekends. Tourists and citizens of Mumbai will love every bit of the customer-centric vibrancy and magic that will be brought alive by this unique experience.
Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Tourism & (EGS), Government of Maharashtra said, “As the economic and entertainment capital of India, Mumbai has been popular for its tourism and vibrant lifestyle. This is one of the key sectors of growth for the state of Maharashtra. MSF2018 will undoubtedly heighten tourism in Maharashtra. Our aim is to establish this event on a global platform as one of the most sought after and visiting shopping and cultural festivals of the world. This is already one of the biggest initiatives by MTDC and we are determined to make it make it even bigger in the coming years.”
There will be multiple events across the city, every weekend throughout the festival. Mumbai will see over 500 performances in multiple stages across 13 different locations including Girgaon Chowpatty; Crawford Market; Worli Sea Face; Shivaji Park, Dadar; Carter Road, Bandra; Juhu Beach; International Airport; Domestic Airport; Vashi Railway station; The Walk, Thane; Cypress Garden, Mulund; Galleria Mall, Powai; and Maxus Mall, Mira Road.
The MSF Night Bazaar would be held in non-residential defined zones which will have shopping till 4am as follows:
• January 19th and January 20th at Malad;
• January 26th and January 27th at Powai
The MSF Khao Galli in association with Food Trucks Association of India will be held at famous public hangout spots, during the weekends at:
• January 13th and January 14 at Worli Seaface;
• January 19th and January 20th at Malad;
• January 26th and January 27th at Powai
