
Thaikkudam Bridge
| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
An array of musical performances, and a curation of the best food that the city has to offer across cuisines awaits the city at The Hindu’s Made of Chennai Food and Music festival on September 13 and 14 from 4pm onwards.

On the first day, the line up includes Gaana Balachandar, Anthony Daasan and Pradeep Kumar. On day 2, the Drum Fighters will bring some energetic beats onstage. Tamil band Oorka, musician Paul Jacob and folk and playback singer Chinna Ponnu will also take the stage, followed by multi-genre Indian band Thaikkudam Bridge.
Nothing makes for a better accompaniment to entertainment than great food. At the Food and Music festival, people can try out popular Chennai street food delights including mango ice cream from C Kunhiraman General Store and bun butter jam from G Gopaul Dairy as well as biryani, desserts, and other favourites from brands from Chennai, Sattur and Coimbatore.

A route map and parking spaces for the general public
For the general public coming to the festival at the YMCA grounds in Nandanam, the entry points will be through YMCA gate 1 or via Chamiers Road ( Lotus Colony), SPIC ground. Parking will be available at three points; SPIC ground, Hockey ground at YMCA and the Nandanam Arts College.

For The Hindu’s Made of Chennai Food and Music festival on September 13 and 14, register at madeofchennai.thehindu.com.
The Hindu Made of Chennai is presented by Casagrand and powered by SRM.
Associate Partners: Tata Tea Chakra Gold, Tata Coffee, Hell Energy and Orchids International School. Artist partner: ACTC Food Curation partner: Annam by Shabnam. Health partner: Apollo Hospitals. The event is also done in partnership with Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Greater Chennai Corporation, Greater Chennai Police, Greater Chennai Traffic Police and Namma Marina, Namma Pride. Radio Partners: Big FM, Fever FM and Radio One.
Published – September 10, 2025 04:27 pm IST