Kolkata Tattoo Festival x The CCU Festival: Where Art, Culture & Ink Converge

A bold, vibrant fusion of creativity is coming to Kolkata this September! The CCU Festival is joining forces with the Kolkata Tattoo Festival for an unforgettable weekend of immersive experiences, expressive artistry, and inspirational ideas.

What’s the Festival All About?

A Celebration of Modern Culture with a Touch of Tradition

The CCU Festival is a homegrown, forward-looking festival designed to “celebrate Calcutta” through the lenses of sustainability, fitness, design, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, food, and music. Now, in 2025, it's making waves by adding tattoo art to the mix—resulting in an anti-nostalgia celebration of the city’s ever-evolving cultural pulse.



When & Where

  • Dates: September 19 to 21, 2025

  • Time: From 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM each day

  • Venue: Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, Hall B, Action Area I, New Town, Kolkata 

The venue is a spacious, modern facility in New Town, ideal for dynamic, large-scale cultural gatherings .

Highlights to Look Forward To

Live Performances That Tell a Story

Over the three-day extravaganza, prepare to be moved, charmed, and energized by a diverse lineup of artists:

  • September 19:

    • Strings of Eternity: The Legacy of Esraj (curated by Shri Debayan Majumdar & disciples)

    • Shamik Chakrabarti

    • Hooligaanism

  • September 20:

    • Living Waters Museum performance ft Sukrit Sen and Soumalya Sareswari

    • Sanjay Mondal and troupe

    • Bipul Chettri

  • September 21:

    • Aakash Gupta

    • Global Bengal curated by Bikram Ghosh featuring Rajhesh Vaidhya (Electric Veena), Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute), Bickram Ghosh (Tablas, hand-sonic, body drumming), Suresh Vaidyanathan (Ghatam), Satyajit Mukherjee (Drums), Anay Gadgil (Keyboard), Raju Das Baul (Folk), Cizzy (Rap), Gokul Chandra Das and troupe (Dhaak), and Nicolas Notini Wallin (Drums/Cajon)

    • Homebound Showcase

    • DJ Teej & Phresh Prince 

Creativity, Conversation & Culture Beyond Music

But there’s more than music. Attendees can dive into:

  • Tattoo Art: A thriving subculture, with artists from across the globe showcasing their most innovative work.

  • Flea Market: MRKT features local homegrown brands offering curated products.

  • Cyphers: Dance and skate skateboard showcases bringing Kolkata’s underground scene into the spotlight.

  • Conventions & Conversations:

    • Sustainability Convention

    • Design (BLPRNT)

    • Innovation & Start-ups

    • CL0UT – catered to content creators, influencers, and networking opportunities, including CXO speed-dating and awards segments.

  • Fitness & Flow: From yoga and animal flow to meditative walks and energizing cycling—wellness finds its place too.

Why You Can’t Miss It

  • A One-of-a-Kind Fusion: This isn't just a festival—it’s a curated meeting of artistry, tech, culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship all under one roof.

  • Designed for Everyone: Whether you’re into fences of entrepreneurial conversation, soulful music, body art, or urban wellness—there’s something for you.

  • Cultural Relevance Redefined: Organized by Make Calcutta Relevant Again, with support from Lizard’s Skin Tattoos and execution by Eventmas, the event seeks to reshape how the world sees Kolkata — modern, expressive, and culturally vibrant.

How to Be Part of It

  • Tickets: Available via platforms like BookMyShow and District, with entry options spanning single-day access to all-festival passes.

  • Stay Updated: Keep tabs on pre-parties like Motor Cortex x2 on September 6, as well as surprise announcements and artist reveals.

  • Get Involved: Whether you're a fan, creator, or startup, this is your chance to network, be inspired, and help the city shine brighter—like never before.



Final Call: Join the Celebration

Don’t just attend—be a part of Kolkata’s leap into its most creative future yet.

See you at Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, Hall B from September 19–21, 2025—where the ink flows, the music pulses, and Calcutta rewrites its cultural narrative.

Location: India

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