The wait is over. Beginning today, the Global Youth Festival (GYF) 2025 opens its gates at Jio World Garden, promising Mumbai one of the most transformative weekends of the year. With 15,000+ attendees, 60+ immersive experiences, and six large-format arenas, the sixth edition of GYF is set to redefine what a youth festival can be—bringing together wisdom, culture, creativity, movement, adventure, and real-world impact under one buzzing skyline.
This landmark edition will be inaugurated today by the Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, marking a powerful start to a weekend designed to inspire, uplift and energise India’s youth. Supported by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Maharashtra, the festival also hosts esteemed guests including State Minister Shri Manikrao Kokate and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, reinforcing its national significance.
After travelling to cities like London and Pune, GYF returns to Mumbai with its biggest showcase yet—positioning the city as the flagship home of this global celebration. As the marquee youth property of the Global Youth Community, represented across 20+ countries and 170+ cities, GYF stands as a movement powered by young creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers committed to “lifting as they rise.”
What Young People Can Look Forward to This Weekend
Over two power-packed days, GYF 2025 offers a multi-dimensional festival unlike any other in India:
The Solaris Mainstage
Expect electric music performances by leading Indian artists, energising crowds through a blend of rhythm, community and celebration.
Innerverse: A 360° Immersive LED Show
A world-class fusion of digital art, sound and technology—this arena promises a mind-expanding sensory experience.
Wisdom Masterclass
Youth can dive into life-changing insights from Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the spiritual visionary who inspired GYF, offering tools for clarity, resilience and conscious living.
League of Leaders
High-impact panels and fireside conversations featuring Diipa Büller-Khosla, Dipali Goenka, Malaika Arora and more. Expect powerful discussions on leadership, creativity, wellness, entrepreneurship and youth-driven change.
Love and Care Arena
A hands-on zone for social good where attendees can participate in innovative impact projects across women empowerment, rural upliftment, child education, animal care, and sustainability.
India’s Largest Outdoor Sound Healing Experience
A spacious, serene setup designed to help participants reset, restore and rejuvenate.
Adventure Thrill Zone
Inflatable obstacle courses, neon drifter karts, open-sky bouldering and high-energy recreational zones—perfect for adrenaline seekers.
Pop-up Experiences Throughout the Festival
Musical meditations, pottery, mindful coffee brewing, journaling corners, collaborative mural art, drum circles and more.
Every element of the festival is run by 500+ passionate volunteers, creating an atmosphere of warmth, purpose and community. As Festival Coordinator Dr Alok Shah notes, “It may just be a weekend… but come Monday morning, you’ll feel changed, charged, and more alive than ever.”
After Mumbai, GYF will travel to Kolkata on 14 December 2025, with a New York edition planned next year.
