MUMBAI: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will expand its cultural programming this year with IFFIESTA 2025, a four-day music and performance showcase presented by Doordarshan. Scheduled from 21st to 24th November 2025, the event will take place daily from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Auditorium in Goa, adding a focused live-arts segment to IFFI’s lineup.
Curated under WAVES Culturals & Concerts and presented in association with Saregama, MJ Films, and Dilli Gharana, IFFIESTA will bring together a range of classical, contemporary, and youth-driven performances. Each evening will feature a celebrity host, with Saregama presenting special artist showcases.
The festival will open on 21st November with Osho Jain Live in Concert, the only ticketed event of the series, available via District by Zomato. From 22nd to 24th November, the festival will shift into free-entry programming, presenting the Battle of Bands featuring Indian and international groups, the talent showcase Suron Ka Eklavya, and the vocal platform Waah Ustad. On 23rd November, the lineup will also include a special presentation of Devanchal ki Prem Katha.
IFFIESTA aligns with India’s growing creative and live economy, a core focus of WAVES Culturals & Concerts. By supporting new talent, enabling collaborations, and creating accessible cultural platforms, WAVES is working to strengthen India’s broader creative landscape.

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