Food, Art, Music, and Contemporary Expression, February–March 2026
Hyderabad invites you to move between galleries and grills, auditoriums and after-hours bars, where art provokes, food comforts, and music carries memory across cultures.
This curated calendar is for readers who like to participate, to taste regional histories, witness contemporary expression, and experience the city as a living, cultural conversation.
A date-wise listing of key exhibitions, performances, and lifestyle launches shaping Hyderabad’s cultural moment this season.
1. Death is Nothing but Love
Arpan Sadhukhan’s Solo Exhibition at Srishti Art
About the Event
Srishti Art Gallery presents Death is Nothing but Love, a solo exhibition by Kolkata-based artist Arpan Sadhukhan. Bringing together large-scale woodcut sculptures, prints, and collages, the show reflects on belief systems, consumer desire, and the intersections of faith, surveillance, and technology. The works engage the viewer through material intensity and symbolic imagery, positioning Sadhukhan as a compelling emerging voice in contemporary Indian printmaking.
Event Details
- Opening: February 20, 2026
- On View Till: March 30, 2026
- Venue: Srishti Art Gallery, Hyderabad
- Contact & RSVP: 81793 10208
February 26, 2026
2. Zaika-e-Kashmir Brings the Soul of the Valleys to Hyderabad
A Kashmiri Food Festival at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
About the Event
Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre hosts Zaika-e-Kashmir, a limited-period culinary festival celebrating the warmth and depth of Kashmiri cuisine. Curated as an immersive dinner experience at Permit to Grill and Food Exchange, the festival draws from Kashmir’s valley kitchens and Pashtun-influenced slow-cooked traditions. Led by Chef Dr. Parvinder Singh Bali, the menu features Rogan Josh, Yakhni, Gushtaba, Tabak Maaz, Dum Aloo, Nadru Yakhni, traditional breads, and aromatic Kahwa, accompanied by regional décor and live music.
Event Details
- Dates: February 26 – March 1, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Venue: Permit to Grill & Food Exchange, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
- Price: ₹2,999++ per person
- Reservations: +91-40-6606 7000 / +91-40-6682 4422
3. Presence of Form: Contemporary Indian Painting Across Generations
A Group Exhibition at Gallery Space
About the Event
Presence of Form brings together eleven contemporary Indian artists in a group exhibition that examines how painting continues to evolve across generations. Hosted at Gallery Space, the show explores abstraction, figuration, gesture, and material inquiry through diverse artistic vocabularies. Featuring works by Bose Krishnamachari, Buwa Shete, Jaswanth KD, K. G. Nagendrababu, Nagesh Goud, Pon Raghunathan, S. K. Rajavelu, Om Soorya Rajashekar, R. Sundararaju, and Vrindavan Solanki, the exhibition creates a shared yet varied visual dialogue.
Exhibition Details
- Opening: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Timings: Opening evening; regular gallery hours thereafter
- Venue: Gallery Space, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Contact: 98491 61384
4. SOCIAL Launches Grenade
Ongoing | February 2026
Cocktails Ready in a Pull, Sip, Boom Format
About the Event
SOCIAL introduces Grenade, a ready-to-drink cocktail format designed for speed and spontaneity. Shaped like a sealed can, Grenade reimagines classic mixes, Whiskey & Soda, Gin & Tonic, Vodka & Cranberry, Rum & Cola, and Whiskey & Thumbs Up, making cocktails as effortless as ordering a beer. The launch reflects changing nightlife habits, particularly among Gen Z audiences seeking quick, mobile, and familiar drinking experiences.
Event Details
- What: Launch of Grenade Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
- Availability: All SOCIAL outlets
- Format: Single serves; bundles of 6 and 12 (AMO Box)
- Starting Price: ₹295
5. Rutu Barwa: A New Bloom of Poetry and Music
Seasons of Sound and Word in Marathi Expression
About the Event
Rutu Barwa is a Marathi musical and poetry performance that explores life’s emotional seasons through verse and classical flute. Featuring poet Vaibhav Joshi and flautist Amar Oak, the evening draws from Marathi poetic traditions where music embodies the cyclical rhythm of ritu (seasons), described as Don Kalancha Bahar Nava, a new bloom of two arts. The performance weaves spoken word and melody into a reflective, immersive cultural experience.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM onwards
- Venue: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
- Presented by: Tatvaa Arts & Saksham Foundation
- Produced by: Kamakshi Barve & Jaydev Barve
- Contact: Akhilesh Washikar – 99497 00611 | Deepali Deshpande – 96523 47557
6. Swarnanjali
Let Carnatic ragas transport you, which melody stirs your devotion tonight?
Soulful Carnatic Classical Music Evening by S. Aishwarya & S. Saundarya
A soulful Carnatic classical music evening by S. Aishwarya & S. Saundarya, from the revered lineage of Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi and Radha Viswanathan. This performance celebrates tradition, devotion, and timeless music, carrying forward a legendary legacy. Presented by Natya Mayura, it promises an enchanting blend of melody and heritage.
Event Details
- Date: March 1, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Venue: Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad
- Tickets: Available on BookMyShow
7. Wazir 2016, Movie Screening
Outsmart the plot twists, who wins the chess of revenge? Watch now!
Special Screening in Association with Moving Images: Department of Language & Culture, Govt of Telangana
Wazir (2016) is a gripping thriller directed by Amitesh Sharma, starring Amitabh Bachchan as a chess master grieving his daughter’s death and Farhan Akhtar as a cop unraveling a revenge plot. Blending emotional depth with strategic intrigue, the film explores justice, loss, and moral dilemmas in a taut narrative.
Event Details
- Date: February 22, 2026
- Refreshments: 10:30 AM
- Screening: 11:00 AM
- Venue: Paidi Jairaj Preview Theatre, 2nd Floor, Ravindra Bharathi
- In Association with: Moving Images, Department of Language & Culture, Govt of Telangana.
8. Timeless Classic Aapathhbandhuvudu
Relive Telugu nostalgia, which scene tugs your heartstrings this afternoon?
If you are that one re-release freak and can’t do theatres, then Aaromale cafe got you covered with movie buff for your love of Telugu Cinema.
February Edition Screening at Aaromale Film Nagar
The February edition of Timeless Classic of 1992, Aapathhbandhuvudu, Starring Chiranjeevi & Meenakshi Seshadri still Aura Ammakuchella ruling our playlist, brings a nostalgic Telugu cinema experience to enthusiasts. This screening revives cherished moments from the classic film, fostering community appreciation for regional storytelling and timeless performances. Register via Instagram for an afternoon of cinematic heritage.
Event Details
- Date: February 22, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Venue: Aaromale, Film Nagar
- Registration: Aaromale Instagram
9. Telangana Sahi Thai
Unleash your inner poet, which literary spark ignites your words? Join in!
Literary Fest at AV College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Telangana Sahi Thai literary fest gathers writers, poets, and literature lovers for dynamic sessions on regional narratives and creativity. Spanning key days in late February, it highlights Telugu literary traditions through talks, readings, and cultural exchanges. A vital platform for emerging voices in Telangana’s literary scene.
Event Details
- Dates: February 21-22, 2026 (2-26 Feb noted; key dates 21-22)
- Venue: AV College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Hyderabad
10. Just a Story by Anveshi
Challenge gender norms through films, which story redefines your view? Engage!
Anveshi Research Centre for Women’s Studies: A Festival of Feminist Films
Anveshi Research Centre presents Just a Story, a festival of feminist films featuring screenings, conversations, and a filmmakers’ roundtable. Showcasing bold narratives from across India, like Idi Katha Matramena (Telugu), Raat (Hindi), and others, this event amplifies women’s voices through cinema, dialogue, and critical discourse on gender and society.
Event Details
- Dates: February 27-28, 2026
- Day 1 (Fri, Feb 27): 9:30 AM registration; screenings of Idi Katha Matramena, Raat, Avaar Navaar Chhoriyan, Eye-Test, If You Dare Desire… with intros, conversations, Q&A
- Day 2 (Sat, Feb 28): 9:30 AM; screenings of Umbro, Mod; Filmmakers’ Roundtable (2:30-4:30 PM) moderated by Navaneetha Mokkil
- Venue: LV Prasad Preview Theatre, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
From valley kitchens and contemporary galleries to experimental cocktails and lyrical Marathi performance, Hyderabad’s late-February calendar offers a layered cultural itinerary. Where taste, thought, and tradition converge across the city.
