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Venix 2026 Celebrity Night: Arjun Kanungo Live at IIM Bangalore Open Air Theatre
Venix 2026 Celebrity Night brings Arjun Kanungo live to IIM Bangalore for an unforgettable open air concert.
Bengaluru's college festival calendar is packed with music nights, but Venix 2026 comes with a very different kind of pedigree. This is the flagship International Business & Entrepreneurship Festival of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and its Celebrity Night is the headline live entertainment event of the entire festival.
On August 8, 2026, Arjun Kanungo will perform live at the IIM Bangalore Open Air Theatre on Bannerghatta Road. The concert brings together a major contemporary pop artist, one of India's most respected business schools, and a festival that is as much about ideas and entrepreneurship as it is about entertainment.
If you've had 'Baaki Baatein Peene Baad', 'La La La', 'Aaya Na Tu' or 'Fursat' on repeat at any point in the last decade, this is one of the biggest pop shows coming to Bengaluru this August.
What Is Venix?
Venix is the International Business & Entrepreneurship Festival of IIM Bangalore and has grown into one of the most prominent collegiate business festivals in India.
Across several days, the festival brings together students, founders, investors, industry leaders and creative talent for a multi-day programme of competitions, panel discussions, workshops and networking events.
The Celebrity Night is the festival's signature cultural event. It is the evening when the academic and entrepreneurial energy of the festival gives way to a full-scale live concert experience.
What makes this appealing is that you are stepping into the atmosphere of one of India's most prestigious management campuses during its biggest annual festival.
Why Arjun Kanungo is a particularly fitting headliner
Arjun Kanungo is often introduced as a singer, but his story is considerably broader than that.
Born in Mumbai on 6 September 1990, he is a singer, composer, actor and entrepreneur with a career spanning independent pop, Bollywood playback, South Indian cinema and international collaborations.
Long before his commercial breakthrough, Kanungo was already pursuing multiple disciplines. He trained in Indian classical music, toured with legendary singer Asha Bhosle, played in a metal band and later studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.
Outside music, he is also a former competitive athlete and a three-time national Gold medallist in Centre Fire Pistol shooting.
Perhaps the detail that resonates most strongly with the Venix audience is this: at the age of 17, he founded his own recording studio, Promethean Audio. Long before he became a charting artist, he was already building a business around his music.
That entrepreneurial instinct is exactly what makes this concert more than just a typical college festival headliner. The person on stage is someone who has built a career across multiple industries, not just a performer hired to sing a setlist.
The songs you can expect to hear live
Arjun Kanungo's live shows are known for balancing party anthems, romantic pop and newer electronic-influenced material. Based on the festival announcement and his recent touring repertoire, the Bengaluru set is expected to draw heavily from the songs that built his fanbase.
The biggest crowd moments are likely to come from ‘Baaki Baatein Peene Baad (Shots)’, ‘La La La’, ‘Aaya Na Tu’, ‘Gallan Tipsiyaan’ and ‘Fursat’. These tracks cover the full range of his catalogue, from high-energy singalong moments to the more melodic, emotional side of his music.
You can also expect selections from his more recent work, including material from Industry (2022) and Industry2 (2023), where he leaned further into contemporary pop, electronic and fusion production.
IIM Bangalore Open Air Theatre
The Open Air Theatre inside the IIM Bangalore campus is very different from Bengaluru's commercial concert venues. Surrounded by greenery and the distinctive stone architecture that defines the institute, it creates a more intimate setting while still accommodating a large crowd.
Because the concert takes place as part of Venix, you'll also experience the atmosphere of one of India's leading management institutes during its biggest annual festival. Throughout the campus, you'll find students, entrepreneurs, industry professionals and festival participants coming together for talks, competitions and networking before the music takes over for the evening.
That combination gives Celebrity Night an energy that feels very different from a standalone concert.
What you can expect from the live show
Arjun Kanungo is known for performing with a live band, encouraging crowd interaction and creating a relaxed atmosphere on stage.
He often shares stories behind the music and interacts with the audience throughout the performance. His concerts balance polished production with an informal energy that makes the experience personal.
You can expect:
- A set featuring his biggest independent hits alongside Bollywood favourites
- Live arrangements that differ from the recorded versions
- Plenty of audience singalong moments
- A mix of upbeat dance tracks and slower romantic songs
- High production values suitable for a flagship festival concert
Whether you've followed his career from the beginning or only know a handful of his biggest songs, the performance is designed to be accessible and entertaining.
How to reach IIM Bangalore
- By Metro: Green Line extension. Nearest stations are Hulimavu and Gottigere. From either station, take a short auto or cab ride to the campus.
- By Ride-hailing Services (Uber/Ola): Simply enter “IIM Bangalore” as your destination. Drivers will be directed to the main entrance.
- By Personal Vehicle: Parking arrangements are expected to be managed by the organisers. Check your ticket confirmation and event updates for final entry instructions.
- Timing Tip: The show starts at 7:00 PM on a Saturday. Bannerghatta Road can get busy in the evening, so plan extra travel time.
Tips before you go
Booking early is recommended, as public ticket allocations are limited.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the show begins to complete entry formalities and find your seat comfortably.
As this is an outdoor performance, lightweight clothing and comfortable footwear are your best choice. Bengaluru evenings in August are generally pleasant, but carrying a light jacket can be useful later in the night.
Following the official Venix social media pages before the event is also worthwhile, as organisers typically share entry guidelines, schedule updates and important announcements in the days leading up to the concert.
Quick information
Concert: Venix 2026 Celebrity Night
Artist: Arjun Kanungo
Festival: Venix 2026, IIM Bangalore's International Business & Entrepreneurship Festival
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Open Air Theatre, IIM Bangalore
Address: Bannerghatta Road, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru 560076
Price: Starts ₹799
Tickets: Click here to book
If you're looking for a live music experience that offers more than just a concert, Venix 2026 Celebrity Night is well worth considering.
You get the opportunity to see one of India's most recognisable contemporary pop artists perform live inside one of the country's most prestigious campuses during its flagship entrepreneurship festival.
Add Arjun Kanungo's catalogue of chart-topping songs, his energetic stage presence and the unique atmosphere of the IIM Bangalore Open Air Theatre, and you have one of Bengaluru's standout live music events this August.
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