That’s right! We’re back with a collection of the best events in Karachi for November 2019. These include concerts, funfairs, and a lot more. Stay with us as we give you the lowdown on how Karachites will choose to spend their days and nights during November.
Some Upcoming Events in Karachi for November 2019
Here are the best events in Karachi for November 2019:
- Grand Opening: Bahria Adventure Land Karachi – 1st Nov
- First Fridays Open Mic: November Edition – 1st Nov
- Grand Film Festival II – 9th & 10th Nov
- Mountain Dew Presents Solis Music & Arts Festival, Karachi – 16th Nov
- DAP Presents Chalta Phirta Documentary Festival – 16th & 17th Nov
- Chinese Cooking Class – 17th Nov
Get details on these events for November 2019 below.
Grand Opening: Bahria Adventure Land Karachi – 1st Nov
[Credits: Facebook/Bahria Town Karachi]
First off, let’s talk about the most-hyped event of the month. Bahria Town, Karachi, is being developed at a rapid pace, and different precincts and projects are being launched from time to time. This time, it’s the much-awaited launch of Bahria’s amusement park, named Bahria Adventure Land.
The amusement park contains a range of family-friendly entertainment options such as imported rides, play area for kids, and food stalls. The launch will open up the park’s various attractions for the public, along with a spectacular fireworks display that will leave you spellbound. Visit Bahria Town to witness the grand opening.
About the Organiser: The event has been organised by Bahria Town as part of its housing project in Karachi. The developers are famous for their luxurious housing communities across Pakistan and need no introduction.
Genre: Fun Fair, Family-Friendly
Time of the Event: Friday, 1st November, 4 pm
Venue: Jinnah Avenue, Bahria Town
Ticketing Details: Entry to the launch event is free, but the park tickets have not been disclosed yet.
First Fridays Open Mic: November Edition – 1st Nov
Head to The Second Floor (T2F) on the first Friday of the month if you want to explore your hidden talent as a singer, comedian, poet, musician, or actor. Open Mic night is a time when amateurs from around the city come to entertain a friendly and informal audience. Register for your slot on stage on the spot or join the crowd to support the upcoming talent in the industry.
About the Organiser: T2F is a non-profit organisation that provides an informal space for dialogue, featuring a coffee house, bookshop, and exhibition gallery on its premises.
Genre: Music, Comedy, Theatre
Time of the Event: Friday, 1st November, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Venue: Faraar Gallery, T2F, 10-C, Sunset Lane 5, Phase 2 Extension, DHA
Ticketing Details: Entry is free, but donations are appreciated. No pre-registration needed. Just sign up with the host at the venue. Seats are limited.
Grand Film Festival II – 9th & 10th Nov
[Credits: Facebook/Port Grand Pakistan]
Port Grand is hosting the Grand Film Festival (Part 2) based on the overwhelming response it received on the first event, which was held in July 2019. Like the last one, this film festival in Karachi promises to be a night to enjoy films, food, and fun with family and friends. The open air space will be screening Oscar-winning movies along with films made by Media Studies’ students from some of the top universities and institutes in Karachi. A few of the contributions might also be from independent filmmakers. The makers of the winning films will receive a cash prize of up to PKR 15,000.
About the Organiser: Port Grand is an open-air food street built as an entertainment hub with a stage, a 4-D cinema, an art gallery, and lots more.
Genre: Film, Theatre
Time of the Event: Saturday & Sunday, 9th & 10th November, 8 pm
Venue: Port Grand, Near Jinnah Flyover, M.T. Khan Road, West Wharf
Ticketing Details: Rs. 300 per person (Entry fee to Port Grand), no charges for the festival itself
Mountain Dew Presents Solis Music & Arts Festival, Karachi – 16th Nov
[Credits: Facebook/Solis Music & Arts Festival]
Solis Music & Arts Festival is bringing some world-famous musicians to Karachi in November 2019. This is the third edition of the Solis Festival, with the first two concerts being held in Islamabad and Lahore earlier this year. The line-up for Karachi includes Clean Bandit [DJ Set], Kill The Buzz, Oceanvs Orientalis, FDVM, Turhan James, and many more.
About the Organiser: Solis Music & Arts Festival is Pakistan’s first and largest concert series with successful events in Islamabad and Lahore.
Genre: Music
Time of the Event: Saturday, 16th November, 11 pm
Venue: To be disclosed soon.
Ticketing Details: Call 0311-1222742 to buy your passes today.
DAP Presents Chalta Phirta Documentary Festival – 16th & 17th Nov
The Chalta Phirta Documentary Festival is one of the latest initiatives of the Documentary Association of Pakistan (DAP). Organised to be a travelling documentary festival, the aim behind the event is to bring some of Pakistan’s best documentaries to the fore and give them the limelight they deserve on home ground. The festival will travel through 11 cities, showcasing documentaries named ‘Dunkey and The Sinner’, ‘A Walnut Tree’, and ‘Sindhustan and Armed with Faith’ on the 16th and 17th of November in Karachi. The film screenings will then be followed by discussions on the subject matter.
About the Organiser: Documentary Association of Pakistan (DAP) is an organisation that is trying to promote the art of making documentaries in Pakistan and also wants to promote the culture of watching and discussing documentaries and their subject matter. The team includes a number of acclaimed filmmakers from Pakistan.
Genre: Film, Documentary
Time of the Event: Saturday, 16th November, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm & Sunday, 17th November, 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Venue: Faraar Gallery, T2F, 10-C, Sunset Lane 5, Phase 2 Extension, DHA
Ticketing Details: Rs 250 (for the 16th), Rs. 450 (for the 17th)
Chinese Cooking Class – 17th Nov
Avari Towers brings another cooking masterclass as part of its events for November 2019. This time, the class is being held at Dynasty, under the trained eye of the Head Chef, Yu. Learn the art of cooking delicious Chinese dishes and take home some fabulous recipes, tips, and tricks to wow your family and friends with your meals.
About the Organiser: Dynasty is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Karachi, located in Avari Tower, which is a 4-star hotel.
Genre: Food, Cooking
Time of the Event: Sunday, 17th November, from 11 am to 4 pm
Venue: Dynasty, Avari Towers, Fatima Jinnah Road
Ticketing Details: Rs. 6,000 per person. Registration must be done in advance at 021-111-282-747. Fees can be deposited via online transfer or at the hotel’s front desk.
We’ll keep updating this list as the month progresses, so do bookmark the page to refer to it every week. In the meantime, plan out your evenings and get passes and tickets for the above-mentioned events in Karachi for November 2019.
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