Mumbai, 17th October 2024: It’s time to get your shopping gear ready as The Lil Flea is all set to bring its next edition back to Mumbai, with a wealth of unique treasures and handcrafted goods to game up your festive season. Get ready for a lively mix of killer street food, contemporary fashion, exciting workshops, unforgettable experiences while discovering your next favourite artists.
The Lil Flea is happening on 25th,26th & 27th October at Jio World Garden, BKC.
You can book your tickets at thelilflea.com or Insider.in!
A Shopper’s Dream
With over 300 curated homegrown brands, this edition promises to upgrade your wardrobe and living spaces. Discover bold designs and stand out silhouettes from brands like Darwaza, Toha, and Tyas. If streetwear is more your style, check out Shop Nirvana, NormCore, and The Half Done. For quirky home decor, Trunk Trove and Sewden will have you covered. From vintage finds to handcrafted pieces, you’re bound to find something special.
Live Music, All Weekend Long
Get your shazam ready because there are eclectic performances by some of the finest indie bands around this edition.
The Lojal Experience will kick off with a high-energy show on Friday, while Wild Wild Women, India’s first female hip-hop collective, takes over on Saturday along with the soulful Nush Lewis and the powerful gypsy vibes of Shanka Tribe. On Sunday, immerse yourself in the beautiful sounds of Anoushka Maskey. The evening will also see The Susmit Sen Chronicles led by Susmit Sen, one of the original founders of Indian Ocean and will be followed by Parikrama, one of the leading lights of Indian Rock.
Workshops & Experiences
Looking to tick things off your hobby bucket list or get your kids to try their hand at something new? Come by and learn some Pottery, Screen Printing or even make your own perfume. You can even explore VR with Zero Latency or try out some new board games with the Bored Game Company which you can explore for your next Game Night. Add to this a Book Exchange, a Book Thrift Store and Open Air Movies. There’s something here for every curious mind!
Not to forget, the all-out Kids’ Area features fun activities like soap-making, interactive arts and a sensory garden.
Celebrating Indian Craftsmanship
This edition of The Lil Flea takes pride in supporting India’s artisans with a massive Artisan Collective featuring some award winning artisans from across the country and over a dozen artisanal demos and workshops. Explore jute rugs, intricate beadwork, black stone pottery, Kavad Art & Sholapith flower art or learn interesting art forms ranging from Gondh Art to Pattachitra and Madhubani directly from these master craftsmen.
Taste food from around the World
Over 50 chefs will be serving a wide array of cuisines — Treat your tastebuds to mouth-watering macarons, fiery kimbap, savoury chaat, tacos or nachos and so much more served by amazing pop-ups like Kepchaki, Seoulmate, Ovenry, Nacho Mama, Josie’s Kitchen and many more.
Explore cuisines from Thai, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Greek or Mexican to the more homegrown flavours of Naga, Bengali, Bohri or South Indian delicacies. Don’t forget to cool off with a wide selection of slushies, popsicles, boba, coffee and homemade ice cream during the day!
Curated Collectives
Don’t miss out on the exclusive Collective with unique curated brands across various categories. The Pottery Collective features brands such as Popup Stone with handcrafted wabi-sabi pottery and Matko Studio’s handbuilt small-batch ceramics. The Conscious Collective offers eco-friendly creations like upcycled denim by Unforus, Weirdough which specialises in yeast-free and preservative-free creations and more. If you’re looking for something with a bit of a coastal twist, explore Goa Collective, where you’ll find stunning handmade jewellery by Shivaani Vaishnavi, artisanal Shiro Miso by Brown Koji Boy and other interesting Goa-based artists.
With all this and more, The Lil Flea is excited to offer you a weekend of unique brands, eclectic food, lively music, artisanal workshops and a whole lot more! Mark your calendars for 25th,26th & 27th October at Jio World Garden, BKC, and get your tickets at www.thelilflea.com or insider.in. See you there!