Anime Fests to Social Meetups: Top January Events in Bengaluru You Can Attend!

January Events in Bengaluru offer a vibrant mix of entertainment, culture, and interactive experiences for all tastes. From the colourful anime celebration at Ota TOKYO 2026 and the sky‑filling Great Indian Kite Festival to stand-up comedy shows featuring Samay Raina, Vijay Yadav, and Harsh Gujral, the city is buzzing with energy. Music lovers can enjoy Big Bollywood Night and Silaa Friday Hindi Jamming, while social enthusiasts can join the playful matchmaking fun of Pitch A Friend, making January in Bengaluru a perfect blend of culture, laughter, and excitement.

Pet Fed

Pet Fed, India’s biggest pet festival, returns for its 11th edition, celebrating the bond between humans and their pets. The festival features interactive activities, workshops, and entertainment zones for pets and their parents, with a new focus on cats and first-time pet owners. It also promotes animal welfare through adoption drives and initiatives supporting street dogs.

When: Saturday, January 17 - Sunday, January 18

Where: KTPO, KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area, Whitefield

Price: Rs. 699 upwards

Ota TOKYO 2026

Ota TOKYO 2026 is a vibrant Japanese pop-culture festival bringing an authentic slice of Tokyo anime culture to Bengaluru, featuring everything from official anime music acts and world-class cosplay showcases to Pokémon card battles, manga workshops and a genuine Akihabara-style maid café experience. It’s designed for all ages and fandoms, combining cosplay, games, Japanese street food, merchandise and interactive experiences that celebrate anime, gaming and creative fan culture.

When: Saturday, January 10, 10:00 AM

Where: Princess Golf, Gate number 9, Armane Nagar

Price: Rs. 349

The Great Indian Kite Festival

The Great Indian Kite Festival is a colourful community celebration that fills the Bengaluru sky with hundreds of kites, offering fun for all ages with kite flying, competitions, creative workshops and plenty of space to watch or take part in the action. Highlights include friendly contests across various categories, opportunities to make and fly your own kite, plus food, drinks and relaxed zones to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

When: Sunday, January 11, 10:00 AM

Where: Bhoruka Technology Park, Outer Ring Road, Mahadevapura

Price: Rs. 199 upwards

Samay Raina – Still Alive & Unfiltered

Samay Raina’s Still Alive & Unfiltered is a high-energy stand-up comedy show marking the Indian return of the popular comedian after a controversial period surrounding his YouTube series. It promises fans a mix of sharp wit, candid storytelling and personal takes that showcase his resilience and humour in a live setting.

When: Friday, January 16, 4:00 PM

Where: Good Shepherd Auditorium, Museum Road, Shanthala Nagar, Richmond Town

Price: Rs. 3,999 upwards

Big Bollywood Night

Big Bollywood Night is a lively party-style music event where DJs spin popular Bollywood and EDM tracks to get everyone dancing, paired with a fun, high-energy atmosphere featuring desi beats, drinks and a vibrant crowd. It’s all about grooving to the biggest filmy hits and enjoying a Bollywood-inspired bash with friends and fellow party-goers.

When: Thursday, January 1 - Thursday, December 24, 7:00 PM

Where: Big Pitcher Sarjapur, Doddakannelli, 116/9, Ambalipura - Sarjapur Road, Kaikondrahalli

Price: Rs. 1,000 upwards

Pitch A Friend

Pitch A Friend is a playful social meetup where friends take to the mic to creatively introduce their single pals to a crowd, celebrating friendship, quirks and the fun of matchmaking with humour and light-hearted pitches. The evening blends entertaining presentations with relaxed mingling, offering a unique way to meet new people, share laughs and possibly spark fresh connections.

When: Saturday, January 3 - Sunday, January 18, 5:00 PM

Where: TOCA Brigade and Terrace, 25, Brigade Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar

Price: Rs. 199 upwards

Silaa Friday Hindi Jamming

Silaa Friday Hindi Jamming is a relaxed live music session celebrating retro Hindi classics with an energetic jamming vibe, starting with a set of timeless tunes and moving into audience requests and upbeat numbers. It offers music lovers a chance to unwind with beloved Bollywood hits in an intimate, participatory atmosphere backed by optional café-style refreshments. 

When: Friday, January 2

Where: Silaa The Garden Cafe, 1/2,14th Cross Road, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram

Price: Rs. 299 

Vijay Yadav Live!

This is a stand-up comedy show featuring the popular comic Vijay Yadav, whose humour draws on sharp observations about everyday life, personal experiences and his trademark desi charm. Expect a light-hearted, anecdotal performance full of clever self-deprecation, playful sarcasm and plenty of laughs in Hindi as he brings his witty take on relatable topics to the Bengaluru stage.

When: Saturday, January 17 - Sunday January 18, 8:00 PM

Where: Ministry Of Comedy, 1018, 80 Feet Rd, S.T. Bed, 4th Block, Koramangala

Price: Rs. 499 

Harsh Gujral Live

Harsh Gujral brings his no-filter humour and infectious energy to the stage with a set packed with relatable stories, sharp observations and spontaneous crowd interactions. Known for his candid take on everyday situations, this show promises a laughter-filled experience driven by quick wit and desi humour that connects instantly with the audience.

When: Friday, January 23, 7:30 PM

Where: Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhavan, Millers Road, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar

Price: Rs. 799 upwards