South Side Story is a cultural festival presented by RED FM that celebrates the diverse artistic, culinary, and cultural traditions of South India. Making its debut in Pune on 29 August 2026, the festival brings together music, food, art, and immersive experiences in a day-long programme at Messe Global, Laxmi Lawns.
The festival's line-up features performances by leading artists from across South India, including Shobana, Karthik, The Raghu Dixit Project, and Avial. Alongside live music, the programme includes art installations, cultural showcases, and food experiences that highlight the region's creative and culinary heritage.
Designed as a cross-cultural gathering, South Side Story explores the longstanding connections between Pune and South India through shared histories, communities, and artistic exchange. Through performances and interactive experiences, the festival offers audiences an opportunity to engage with contemporary and traditional expressions from across the southern states of India.
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How to Reach Pune
1. By Air: Pune is well connected through domestic airlines with the entire country. Lohegaon Airport or Pune Airport is an international airport, located 15 km away from Pune city centre. Visitors can avail of taxi and local bus services from outside the airport to reach their destination.
2. By Rail: Pune Junction Railway Station connects the city with all the prime Indian destinations. There are several mail/express trains and superfast trains linking the city to various Indian destinations in the south, north and west. Some of the prominent trains operating to and from Mumbai are the Deccan Queen and Shatabdi Express, which take around three-and-a-half hours to reach Pune.
3. By Road: Pune enjoys excellent connectivity with neighbouring cities and towns through a well-maintained network of roads. Mumbai (140 km), Ahmadnagar (121 km), Aurangabad (215 km) and Bijapur (275 km) all are well linked to Pune by a number of states and roadways buses. Those driving from Mumbai need to take Mumbai-Pune Expressway route, which takes barely two to three hours to cover a distance of about 150 km. Source: pune.gov.in hyperlink: https://pune.gov.in/how-to-reach/
- Light, quick-dry clothing and comfortable footwear, as August falls during the monsoon season with frequent rainfall and pleasant temperatures.
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A sturdy umbrella or light rain jacket to stay prepared for sudden showers.
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A reusable water bottle, basic medicines, and mosquito repellent, especially for long days outdoors during the rainy season.
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A waterproof tote bag or small backpack, along with cash and cards, for carrying essentials and keeping them dry on the go.
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