Events

The cultural calendar in Pune is vibrant and continuous. The absolute pinnacle of the city's celebrations is **Ganeshotsav** (Ganesh Chaturthi); this 10-day festival transforms the city with elaborate *pandals*, traditional *Dhol Tasha* drumming, and massive processions. The **Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav** is a winter staple for classical music lovers. The **Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)** celebrates global and regional cinema. On the contemporary front, the city regularly hosts massive music festivals like the **NH7 Weekender**, alongside vibrant weekly farmers' markets and community heritage walks.