Bangalore Events

Inspired by Jawaharlal Nehru’s deep love for children and his vision of a compassionate, diverse, and inclusive India, Chacha Nehru Story Time comes to Bengaluru this January at Champaca Bookstore. Curated by the All India Professionals’ Congress – LGBTQIA+, this special storytelling session brings together three transgender storytellers reading thoughtfully chosen children’s books that celebrate imagination, kindness, and the freedom to be oneself. Here are all the event details: Date: 7 February, Saturday Time: 11AM - 12:30PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar Age group: Children aged 6–12, accompanied by a parent or guardian The session will include readings from two carefully...

What if the cities we live in were shaped not only by what was built, but also by what was imagined and never realised? Bombay Imagined is an illustrated talk that revisits Mumbai’s unbuilt past to explore what these forgotten ideas can still offer cities like Bangalore today. Drawing from ambitious but unrealised plans for housing, urban parks, water systems, public libraries, and civic infrastructure, the talk brings archival drawings together with contemporary speculation and artistic overlays to reveal alternate urban futures. It suggests that ideas never truly disappear, and that revisiting them can reshape how we think about cities...

Step away for a weekend of reading! What would it feel like to spend a weekend reading without interruptions or noise? The Weekend Reading Retreat takes place at Bliss Inn in Ramanagara, about two hours from Bangalore. Surrounded by open fields and low hills, the setting offers a quiet shift in pace, with space to read, rest, and slow down. This weekend is for readers who want time with books, free from schedules and expectations. At Champaca, we know that everyone reads differently. Some prefer long stretches, others shorter, attentive moments. What’s often missing is not interest, but the time...

What if storytime didn’t end with the last page? Storybox is a read-aloud programme for children that invites them to step inside stories through listening, movement, art, and play. Designed in collaboration with SkilLit Readers, the sessions are intentional, playful, and rooted in books. The focus is on helping children listen deeply, imagine freely, and engage with stories beyond the act of reading alone. Here are all the Event details Dates: Every Sunday, starting 8 February (4 sessions) Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar Age group: 4 to 8 years Fee: INR 3,999The fee includes: 2...

Join us at Champaca Indiranagar for an HCCB Hour read-along of THE WILD ROBOT ON THE ISLAND by Peter Brown, with storyteller Deepa Ahuja Ramani. This hour-long session for children aged 5–8 years is designed to help young readers discover a new book, listen together, and start conversations about robots, animals, and what it means to belong. Here are all the Event details:  Book: The Wild Robot on the Island by Peter Brown Date: 31st January 2026, Saturday Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar Age group: 5–8 years Fee: INR 599 (Includes the copy of the book) Seats are limited. We request you to REGISTER HERE to...