One of Ontario’s biggest summer festivals just got even bigger. #BollywoodMonster Mashup is returning to Mississauga, this time for a full three days of fun, live concerts, and delicious food.
Coming to the city’s Celebration Square from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, this free to attend festival is a tribute to all things Bollywood and South Asian culture.
This is the very first three-day iteration of #BollywoodMonster Mashup, with Sunday to feature exciting events new to the festival. Cheer on cute canines doing stunts at the SuperDogs show, and witness a stunning fashion show full of Bollywood-inspired styles!
Just like previous years, an array of Bollywood stars and other performers will take the stage for free live concerts. Guests can enjoy Kollywood, Garba, Sufi, Bolly-Jazz and other mashup song and dance performances that will get your feet moving to the music.
The headliners this year include Neeraj Shridhar, singer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa and his newly released hit Bandhu 2.0., Jolly Mukherjee, singer of Chandni O Meri Chandni, and Indian Idol finalist Priyanka Mitra. Jolly Mukherjee and Priyanka Mitra are brought to you by Visit Mississauga.
Treat yourself to some mouthwatering eats at the #BollywoodMonster Food Festival. Over 40 vendors will serve food from across the globe, from Indian street food favourites like crispy samosas, to savoury Middle-Eastern shawarma, to refreshingly sweet boba tea.
“Join us Friday, Saturday AND Sunday to try as many foods as you can – spicy and saucy momos, rich pavbhaji, tangy sambar, sweet mango lassis and more,” says Vikas Kohli, Founding Director.
If you’re a competitive eater, participate in the #BollywoodMonster Food Contests brought to you by Momo2Go and Sunlite Foods. Eat as fast as you can for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Families with young kids should check out the arts and crafts, face painting, and giant inflatable slide at the Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster KidZone. There’s also the Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster Family Stage, where circus-style performances and theatre shows will dazzle children and parents alike.
Shoppers looking for some rare finds can take a stroll through the market and find everything from South Asian fashion and jewelry to handcrafted goods that make for perfect gifts or souvenirs.
And before you leave, be sure to commemorate your time at the festival with a photo at the Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster Selfie Spot, with fun photo op themes based on popular Bollywood movies.
One of the city’s most beloved and long-running cultural festivals, this is #BollywoodMonster Mashup’s 16th year in Mississauga and their first as an expanded three-day event.
The festival is run by MonsterArts, an award-winning Mississauga charity that has been working to fill systemic cultural and economic gaps in underserved diverse communities since 2011.
They also run #MonsterArts for Youth and Seniors, where artists teach Garba & Bhangra dance, mandala-making, ghazals and more to diverse community members, as well as #MonsterMasterclass, a free business and marketing mentorship program for artists practicing South Asian art forms.
Save the date for this year’s #BollywoodMonster Mashup! The festival runs Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6-11 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12-11 pm, and Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 12-7 pm. Learn more and RSVP at BollywoodMonsterMashup.com/Food.
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