AGAM-Arrival of The Ethereal Ethereal
In the realm of modern musical expression, AGAM’s “Arrival of the Ethereal” emerges as a transcendent odyssey. It is a convergence of ancient ethos and progressive imagination, weaving intricate melodies with soaring vocals and meditative rhythms. This is not merely a concert but a ritual of resonance, where the band channels collective emotion into ethereal soundscapes. Each composition unfolds like a mythic narrative, invoking both introspection and exhilaration. The performance promises to elevate the audience drawing them into a shared voyage beyond the mundane. With every chord, the experience summons a sense of spiritual unity transcending time.
Location: Heart Cup Coffee, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Prize: Tickets ₹1,199 onwards
Date: 2 August 2025
TOXIC – Abhishek Upmanyu Live:
In TOXIC, Abhishek Upmanyu crafts a biting, introspective tapestry of observational humour. He dissects everyday absurdities—from the labyrinthine pitfalls of modern relationships to our obsessive tech habits and the quirks of Indian culture. His style is witty yet cutting, playful yet pointed, rolling laughter through subtle irony and unfiltered truth. This isn’t mere stand-up; it’s a mirror held up to the chaos we live in—a ritual of recognition and release. As each anecdote unfolds, the audience is pulled into a shared arena of self-awareness, laughter breaking through discomfort, forging connection through the toxicity we all navigate.
Location: Tata Theatre, NCPA & other venues (e.g., Mumbai)
Prize: ₹1,999 onwards
Date: August 9, 2025, to November 16, 2025, at 8 PM
Papa CJ – Still Standing Up:
Papa CJ returns to command the stage with Still Standing Up, a no-holds-barred exploration of society’s absurdities and human frailties. Witty, sharp, uncensored—he toys with the finest boundaries of taste while telling stories soaked in raw truth and razor-edge observation. His comedic voice slices through pretence, exposing the quirks of our everyday world with fearless satire. Expect unfiltered commentary on relationships, cultural contradictions, and the chaos lurking beneath polite façades. This isn’t sugar-coated laughter—it’s laughter that makes you flinch, think, and then laugh again. It’s a two-hour immersion in piercing wit and unabashed honesty.
Location: GD Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata
Prize: ₹700 onwards
Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 8:00 PM
“Jo Bolta Hai Wohi Hota Hai” feat. Harsh Gujral:
With razor-sharp wit and unfiltered charm, Harsh Gujral delivers “Jo Bolta Hai Wohi Hota Hai,” a stand-up expedition into everyday absurdities. His spontaneous, crowd-driven style dismantles conventions with unapologetic honesty he brazenly mocks cultural quirks, modern relationships, and the mundanity of urban life. The performance doesn’t just provoke laughter; it holds a mirror to our own conditioned truths. Harsh’s power lies in fearless introspection disguised as comedy: every anecdote is a revelation, every punchline a jolt. This isn’t comfort-zone humour—it’s a bold, stirring encounter with reality rendered hilarious through candid storytelling.
Location: Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai
Prize: ₹799 onwards
Date: July 30 – August 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM, duration ~1 hour 40 minutes (Hindi/English, age 16+)