Monali Thakur to Light Up Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 with Live Performance, Reveals a Source

National Award-winning playback singer Monali Thakur is all set to enthrall audiences at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 with a live performance on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as part of the nine-day cultural celebration in South Mumbai.

The festival, one of the city’s most anticipated winter events, runs from January 31 to February 8, 2026 and showcases a vibrant mix of music, art, dance, theatre and more across the Kala Ghoda precinct.

Thakur’s performance will take place at the Asiatic Library Steps, where she is scheduled to deliver a powerful set blending soulful ballads and high-energy hits that highlight her versatility as a singer.

Talking about the same, a source close to the development said, “Monali has always shared a special connection with Mumbai and its live music culture. Her performance at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival will be a mix of her most loved Bollywood hits and soulful melodies. She is keen to make it a memorable experience for fans attending the festival.”

Monali Thakur, who shot to prominence after her break-out Bollywood track “Zara Zara Touch Me” and later won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for “Moh Moh Ke Dhaage” from Dum Laga Ke Haisha, is expected to perform a mix of her most beloved numbers.

Her performance is expected to be one of the musical highlights of the closing weekend, drawing both her loyal fans and general festival-goers for a memorable night of live entertainment.