Exciting art exhibitions in India to bookmark through 2025 — Serendipity Arts Festival, Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Cities: Built, Broken & more

It’s an exciting time for Indian art, with biennales and other art exhibitions commanding centre stage on the nation’s cultural calendar. These prestigious events aim to democratise art, thereby making it more accessible to an ever-growing audience, and to feature as a platform for art practitioners to exchange ideas, both scholarly and creative. At the core of it, however, their purpose is to facilitate business within the industry that is growing in spades, with increased sales and a rising presence in the global art market. The 2024 Hurun India Art List reported that sales by the country’s top 50 artists reached a record-breaking Rs 301 crore last year, which marks a 19 per cent increase from 2023 — a significant growth fuelled by India’s economic strength, a rise in disposable income and art being increasingly considered a valuable investment, a safeguard against inflation.

The resounding success of large, cultural gatherings like the India Art Fair also add to the hype, with its unique blend of classic, contemporary and high-tech displays catering to all sorts of spectators. These exhibits also function as a barometer of the country’s changing tastes, reflecting the dynamic fusion of cultural heritage and modern artistic expression. This year, the roster for art events in India is even bigger and better. Here’s your guide for 2025.

Exciting art exhibitions in India to bookmark through 2025 — Serendipity Arts Festival, Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Cities: Built, Broken & more

1. Serendipity Arts Festival

When: December 12 to 21, 2025
Where: Panjim, Goa

The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF), one South Asia’s largest multi-disciplinary art events, is returning for its 10th edition this December. The 10-day long event will feature over 40 curators, who will collaborate to display a unique convergence of artistic disciplines, from visual and performing arts to culinary, literature, and interdisciplinary practices. From renowned musicians like Bickram Ghosh and Ranjit Barot to thespians Anuradha Kapur and Lillete Dubey, and others performing on stage, the highly-anticipated cultural event is scheduled to take place across various venues in the bustling city of Panjim. This year, however, SAF is extending its presence beyond Goa, with activations across 10 cities throughout the year, which includes Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, and even Birmingham and Dubai, before concluding at the Sunshine State.

2. Re-Figuring

When: April 25 to June 21, 2025
Where: Emami Art, Kolkata