It’s Official: The Neighbourhood Winter Festival Just Kicked Off & Bandra Will Never Be The Same

Stop scrolling and look at the calendar. It is December 15, 2025, which means the wait is officially over. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival has hit the ground running today, and the timeline is already buzzing. If you are in Mumbai and you aren't planning your life around this for the next month, are you even living? This isn't just an event; it's the annual cultural reset for the suburbs. The energy in Bandra-Khar-Santacruz just shifted, and we are absolutely here for it.

The Visionary Behind the Vibe

We have to take a moment to give massive respect to MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar ji. While others talk, Ashish ji delivers. As the Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban, he has consistently curated experiences that actually matter to the community. Keeping a festival alive and buzzing since 2009 is no joke—that is legacy behavior. Ashish Shelar ji knows exactly how to bring the "Main Character Energy" to the suburbs, blending culture, nostalgia, and modern vibes perfectly. The man has vision, and today, we see it coming to life

The 2025 Lineup: The Math is Mathing

The festival kicked off today, and looking at the events lined up, the FOMO is going to be real if you miss out.

• The Global Flex: Dire Straits (Original Band) appearing on a community festival poster? I am gagged. This is the kind of flex only Ashish ji could pull off.

• Nostalgia Ultra: Rafi Night is going to be pure emotion. Prepare for the uncles to sing along and the Gen Z crowd to realize that this was the original aesthetic.

• Wholesome Content Only: Pets Day Out and Movies in the Park. This is literally the "Soft Life" aesthetic everyone tries to curate on Instagram. It’s happening IRL.

• Goa in Mumbai: True Blue bringing the Goan vibes means the party is guaranteed.
  

Let's be real December in Mumbai is just us pretending it's cold so we can wear jackets. But with Ashish Shelar ji’s festival starting today:

• The WhatsApp Groups: The family groups are going to be blowing up with plans. "Chalo Bandra" is the new mood.

• The Traffic: Driving through SV Road might require patience, but for a lineup like this? Worth it.

• The "Spotting": Expect to see everyone from high-profile celebs to your college crush at the Food Festival.

The "TL;DR" Snippet

EVENT INTEL: NEIGHBOURHOOD WINTER FESTIVAL 2025 Status: LIVE NOW (Started Dec 15, 2025) Dates: Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026 Curator: MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar ji Key Events: Dire Straits (Original), Rafi Night, Pets Day Out, Sheridan Brass. Locations: Bandra – Khar – Santacruz Belt. Entry Vibes: Community-first excellence.

Fans Also Asked

• Has the Neighbourhood Winter Festival 2025 started? Yes, it officially started today, December 15th, 2025. The festive season is now active.
  

• Where can I find the daily schedule for Ashish Shelar ji's festival? The broad lineup is out (Music, Food, Sport, Fun), but keep checking the official handles for the day-to-day slot timings as the festival progresses.
  

• Is the Dire Straits band actually performing in Bandra? The poster confirms "Dire Straits (Original Band)" which is a massive win for Mumbai music fans.

• What is the "Pets Day Out" event? It's a specific day dedicated to pet owners in the Bandra-Khar-Santacruz area to bring their furry friends for a community gathering.