India by the Bay 2025

India by the Bay is a week-long celebration of Indian arts and culture, right here in Hong Kong.

What happens?

Since the first festival in 2015, India by the Bay has grown into a major cultural bridge between India and Hong Kong, featuring everything from classical music recitals and Bollywood-style dance nights to yoga sessions, author talks and regional craft exhibitions.

Over the past decade, the festival has hosted acclaimed artists and intellectuals, and collaborated with major Hong Kong institutions including Asia Society Hong Kong Center and the University of Hong Kong.

Highlights 2025

This year’s schedule is star-studded, as the festival celebrates 10 years.

Here’s a few highlights:

• On November 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Banu Mushtaq, winner of the 2025 International Booker Prize, will be in conversation with Mishi Saran at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall, Asia Society Hong Kong Center. Known for her Kannada works exploring caste, gender, and justice, Mushtaq discusses her acclaimed collection Heart Lamp. Tickets cost HK$150.00.
• On November 10 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, one of India’s most revered classical musicians, will perform at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall, Asia Society Hong Kong Center. A sixth-generation sarod maestro, he brings over two centuries of musical tradition to the stage. Tickets cost HK$350.00.
• On November 9 from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., politician, writer, and wordsmith Shashi Tharoor will speak at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall, Asia Society Hong Kong Center. He explores the quirks, wit, and history of English, including how Indian English has found its unique voice. Tickets cost HK$450.00.

Tickets 2025

Purchase tickets here, via the official website.