Coffee rave: All about latest trend as Bengaluru, Mumbai catch up with craze

Coffee raves started as underground gigs in European bakeries and cafés — think Amsterdam and London — and later hit New York. Now, India’s urban spaces like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Surat, Hyderabad and Indore are joining the wave, inviting people to groove to electronic beats while sipping speciality coffee.

PTI

June 08, 2025 / 13:57 IST

Coffee shops have become unexpected hosts to these “underground” events, which blend caffeine, community and club-level beats — minus the alcohol. (representational image: Unsplash)

Not every party needs to begin after sunset. Some now kick off with sunlight pouring through windows, the whirr of a coffee machine in the background, and music loud enough to get your heart racing. And no, this isn’t a pre-workout warm-up. It’s a coffee rave. And it might just be the freshest morning trend to sweep India’s urban youth.

If you’ve stumbled upon reels of DJs spinning at cafés, surrounded by dancing folks and flat whites — you’ve already seen it. From London’s bakeries to Amsterdam’s open kitchens, the phenomenon made its way through New York, and is now pulsating across Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Surat, Indore, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Nagpur. According to a Mid-Day report, coffee shops have become unexpected hosts to these “underground” events, which blend caffeine, community and club-level beats — minus the alcohol.

The freshest new trend turning coffee shops into unexpected party hotspots. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and other cities are catching on fast, as music lovers ditch the usual club scene for this caffeine-fuelled, alcohol-free vibe.

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Coffee raves started as underground gigs in European bakeries and cafés — think Amsterdam and London — and later hit New York. Now, India’s urban spaces like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Surat, Hyderabad and Indore are joining the wave, inviting people to groove to electronic beats while sipping speciality coffee.

DJ Tanishq has been a major driver of this trend. His More Coffee More Rave tour has transformed cafés in cities such as Indore and Gurugram into makeshift dance floors. According to a Mid-Day feature, his gigs focus purely on music, leaving out alcohol and typical nightclub distractions. This means the events are open to all ages — teenagers, non-drinkers, introverts — anyone can join the fun. The coffee bar becomes a DJ booth, baristas keep serving shots of espresso mid-set, and the atmosphere buzzes with pure energy.

What makes these raves special? They’re a break from the usual nightlife grind. Instead of loud, crowded clubs, coffee raves offer a fresh space where music and community take centre stage without the pressure of drinking or staying out till dawn. It’s a chance to experience the joy of dancing while fully present and awake.