/ SCENE GUIDE
BENGALURU UNDERGROUND.
Bengaluru's dance music nights: house, disco, jungle, garage and drum & bass.
/ WHAT IS THE SCENE
BENGALURU'S UNDERGROUND
DANCE MUSIC SCENE
Bengaluru's underground dance music scene is built around house, techno, disco, jungle, garage and drum & bass. Independent collectives like Cats Can Dance run nights at small venues across the city.
Mainstream clubs mostly play commercial EDM and Bollywood. Underground nights stick to one or two genres and are booked around the DJs.
The main genres:
- â House: Deep, soulful and jackin'. Started in Chicago
- â Disco: Classic disco and nu-disco
- â Jungle / Drum & Bass: Fast breakbeats and heavy bass. Started in London
- â Garage: UK garage and bass music
- â Techno: Minimal to industrial. Started in Detroit
/ VENUES
UNDERGROUND VENUES IN BENGALURU
The scene has no single home. Nights move between venues. These host them now:
Bar Wild (Indiranagar)
Where Cats Can Dance started, with Episode 1 in April 2025. Episode 4 was here too.
The Humming Tree
Live music venue in Indiranagar that also hosts electronic nights. Cats Can Dance Episode 5 is here.
Indiranagar Social
Hosted Cats Can Dance Episodes 2 and 3, including the first daytime edition.
Kitty Ko
Club in central Bengaluru with regular techno and house nights.
/ THE COLLECTIVE
CATS CAN DANCE: A BENGALURU DANCE COLLECTIVE
Cats Can Dance (CCD) is a Bengaluru dance music event series and streetwear label that also brings in cat culture. Episode 1 was at Bar Wild in April 2025. Since then CCD has also run nights at Indiranagar Social and The Humming Tree.
The music policy is house, disco, jungle, garage and drum & bass. Residents include DJazz, Hedz, Merman and Sartdawg, with guests each episode.
CCD also makes streetwear, sold in the shop.
/ HOW TO FIND NIGHTS
HOW TO FIND UNDERGROUND EVENTS IN BENGALURU
Underground events in Bengaluru are announced across several channels. Here's where to look:
- 01catscandance.com/whats-on
Nights across Bengaluru and other cities, checked before they go up.
- 02catscandance.com/nights
Cats Can Dance episodes: dates, lineups and tickets.
- 03Instagram
Follow @catscan.dance, plus the promoters and venues you like.
- 04Ticketing sites
Many Bengaluru nights sell tickets on District.
/ MUSIC + FASHION
BENGALURU UNDERGROUND MUSIC & STREETWEAR
Cats Can Dance makes streetwear alongside the nights.
SHOP THE DROP â/ FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the underground dance music scene in Bengaluru?
It is the part of Bengaluru nightlife built around house, techno, disco, jungle, garage and drum & bass rather than chart music. Independent collectives and promoters run the nights, mostly in small venues.
Where do underground dance parties happen in Bengaluru?
Venues include Bar Wild (Indiranagar), The Humming Tree, Indiranagar Social and Kitty Ko. Cats Can Dance has hosted episodes at Bar Wild, Indiranagar Social and The Humming Tree.
What genres does Cats Can Dance play?
House, disco, jungle, garage and drum & bass, from resident and guest DJs.
How do I find underground music events in Bengaluru?
Check catscandance.com/whats-on for nights across the city, catscandance.com/nights for Cats Can Dance episodes, and follow @catscan.dance on Instagram.
What makes Cats Can Dance different from other Bengaluru nightlife?
Each episode has a set lineup and a set music policy: house, disco, jungle, garage and drum & bass. It also brings in cat culture and streetwear.
Does Cats Can Dance sell streetwear?
Yes. Cats Can Dance makes streetwear in Bengaluru, sold at catscandance.com/shop.