Merlin & The All Stars Bandra Concert 2025: Date, Time & Free Entry Details

If you are scrambling for Christmas plans in Mumbai that don't involve a cover charge or a guestlist, you can officially stop spiraling. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival has dropped its schedule, and the December 18th gig at Bandra Fort is the one you need to bookmark. We are talking about an open-air amphitheatre, sea breeze, and a massive lineup led by Merlin Dsouza all for zero cost. It’s the kind of "main character" evening that usually costs ₹2000+ at a club, but here it’s on the house. Here is the full breakdown so you don't end up lost at Land's End.

The Event: What You Need to Know

This is part of the annual Neighbourhood Winter Festival (running Dec 15 - Jan 11), curated by MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar and KCT Entertainment. The specific event is titled "Merlin & The All Stars: It's Christmas Time".

• Date: December 18 (Wednesday)

• Time: Gates open at 7:00 PM.

• Venue: Bandra Fort Amphitheatre, Land's End, Bandra West.

The Lineup: Who is Performing?

The poster confirms a stacked roster. It’s not just a solo act; it’s a full production.

• Headliner: Merlin Dsouza (Piano/Keys).

• The Band: Shannon Pereira (Lead Guitars), Alastair Quadros (Drums), Ron Ashton Pereira (Violin), Alanis Rodrigues (Bass), and Dan Fernandes (Synths).

• Singers: Dimple Cyrus (Dizzy D), Siddharth Meghani, Giselle Pinto, Khurshed Mogrelia, Nicolas Johansson, Kimberly Van’drine.

• Special Acts: Yoko Rai (Ventriloquist) and Kenneth Hopkins.

• Hosts: Sharma-G and Shahriyar Atai.
  

The Logistics

• Entry is FREE. There is no ticket link on BookMyShow; you just walk in.

• Seating: It’s an amphitheatre (stone steps). It fills up fast. If you arrive at 7:30 PM, prepare to stand or sit on a rock.

• Parking: Non-existent. The lane to Land's End is narrow and will be packed. Take a rickshaw or cab to Taj Land's End and walk down.
  

The "TL;DR" Snippet

EVENT CHEATSHEET Event Name: Merlin & The All Stars (Neighbourhood Winter Festival) Date: Dec 18, 2025 Gate Time: 7:00 PM Entry Fee: FREE (First come, first serve) Location: Bandra Fort Amphitheatre, Bandra West Helpline: +91 88284 24214

Fans Also Asked

Is the Merlin & The All Stars concert in Bandra free?

Yes, the event is completely free of charge. No tickets are required, but early arrival is highly recommended to grab a seat.

What time do the gates open for the Bandra Fort Christmas concert?

Gates open strictly at 7:00 PM on December 18. The show usually starts shortly after, so don't bank on "IST" delays.

Where is the Neighbourhood Winter Festival located?

It is held at the Bandra Fort Amphitheatre (Castella de Aguada) at Land's End, right next to the Taj Land's End hotel in Bandra West.

Who is hosting the Merlin & The All Stars event?

The event is co-hosted by Sharma-G and Shahriyar Atai, with the festival conceptualized by KCT Entertainment and MLA Ashish Shelar.