Tag: Cultural Experiences

Events in Goa

Goa’s Historic Aguad Fort to Glow with Candlelight Concert Evenings This January

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Goa is set to witness a unique blend of history and music this January as Candlelight by Live Your City illuminates the iconic Aguad Port & Jail Complex with its signature candlelit concerts. Known globally for reimagining live music through intimate performances set amid thousands of candles, Candlelight invites audiences to experience familiar melodies in evocative, heritage-rich locations.



On January 24, the series will feature two special performances, Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay. Set against the dramatic coastal backdrop of Aguad, the concerts promise an immersive experience that combines live piano music, open skies and the warm glow of candlelight, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and deeply personal.

The evening will begin with Queen vs. ABBA at 6:30 pm, celebrating timeless anthems from two of the world’s most iconic bands. Pianist Karl Lutchmayer will reinterpret classic hits in a stripped-back, instrumental format that highlights melody and emotion. Later at 8:30 pm, Tribute to Coldplay will bring contemporary favourites to life through live piano arrangements, offering audiences a reflective and intimate way to connect with modern classics.

From legendary pop and rock anthems to contemporary music, Candlelight in Goa offers a distinctive cultural experience, with the historic venue and candlelit setting enhancing the ambience of each performance. The concerts are designed to last 60 minutes, allowing audiences to fully immerse themselves in the music and atmosphere.

Upcoming Programming – Candlelight Goa

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Venue: Aguad Port & Jail Complex

Date & Time: January 24, 6:30 pm

Duration: 60 minutes

Musician: Piano – Karl Lutchmayer

Ticket Price: From ₹1,399 onwards

Booking Link: https://liveyourcity.com/m/435069

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

Venue: Aguad Port & Jail Complex

Date & Time: January 24, 8:30 pm

Duration: 60 minutes

Musician: Piano – To be revealed

Ticket Price: From ₹1,399 onwards

Booking Link: https://liveyourcity.com/m/500247

Travel

Siddhant Chaturvedi Invites Fans to Experience Mumbai Like a Local with Airbnb

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Travel Desk

As live music increasingly shapes how India’s Gen Z travels, Airbnb is bringing fans closer to the culture they love through an exclusive collaboration with actor, musician, and cultural voice Siddhant Chaturvedi. Announced on January 14, 2026, the partnership introduces “Lolla India Like a Local,” an Airbnb Original Experience designed to offer guests an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime way to explore Mumbai before ending the day at Lollapalooza India 2026.

The experience reflects a growing trend, with a significant number of young travellers planning trips around concerts and festivals. Rooted in the city that shaped Siddhant, the experience takes guests through Mumbai’s neighbourhoods, food, music, and creative spaces—bringing to life the everyday moments that define local travel. The day culminates at Lollapalooza India, where guests experience the festival alongside Siddhant himself.

Central to the collaboration is The Mumbai Guidebook, a digital city guide curated by Siddhant Chaturvedi exclusively for Airbnb. Featuring his handpicked neighbourhoods, local hangouts, and a selection of Airbnb stays that capture the spirit of the city, the guidebook is designed to help travellers extend their festival trip and experience Mumbai beyond the stage.

Limited to just four guests, the experience transforms recommendations into shared memories. Guests begin the day with a meal at one of Siddhant’s favourite local food joints, followed by a curated heritage walk through Bandra’s historic Ranwar Village with architect Nikhil Mahashur. The journey continues with an intimate jam session where Siddhant performs an original track inspired by the city, before heading to Lollapalooza India together to soak in the music and energy of a live performance.

Sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, Siddhant Chaturvedi said that Mumbai has shaped every aspect of who he is, from his music to the places he returns to. Curating the guidebook and hosting the experience was his way of welcoming guests into his version of the city and sharing the sounds, neighbourhoods, and everyday moments that make Mumbai special.

The initiative builds on Airbnb’s first-ever global live music partnership at Lollapalooza India 2026, which includes a range of exclusive festival-related experiences designed to bring fans closer to the music and culture they love. Airbnb India and Southeast Asia Country Head Amanpreet Bajaj noted that while live music often sparks travel, it is local connections and authentic experiences that make journeys memorable.

Requests to book the four-hour experience will open at 11 AM IST on January 19, 2026, via airbnb.com/siddhant. The experience is priced at ₹0, available to a maximum of four guests on a first-come, first-served basis, with guests responsible for their own travel to and from Mumbai.