Bengaluru is a melting pot of culture, and a world-class tech hub – home to entrepreneurs, activists and passionate citizens who work tirelessly towards the city’s development. For newcomers who migrate to the city for jobs or to start a new chapter, Bengaluru offers a multitude of experiences, and exposure to the multi-faceted nature of the city. 

Once known for its serene gardens and old world charm, Bengaluru has grown into a burgeoning hub of culture and innovation today. This rapid evolution has reshaped not just the city’s infrastructure but also interactions between people and the city. 

UnboxingBLR entered the scene with a simple question: Can we make experiencing and understanding the city more accessible and enjoyable for people? How can we curate, facilitate and catalyse activities that will enable citizens to engage better with Bengaluru? 

As a Section 8, not-for-profit platform, we enable initiatives that document and celebrate Bengaluru’s journey, while collaborating with citizens, governments and other stakeholders to breathe life into the city’s public spaces. Through initiatives like BLR Hubba; UnboxingBLR’s annual cultural festival, Hubba in Your Park (HYP); our little way of nurturing local parks and neighbourhoods, and Hubba in your Street (HYS); a call for communities to keep BLR’s most iconic streets bustling and in action, we have rallied people across barriers to join us in celebrating the city.

We’ve also captured the Bengaluru story through various projects, including a contemporary biography of the city – Unboxing Bengaluru: The City of New Beginnings, Bengaluru Rising — a data-driven report on the city’s growth, and From Code to Culture, a podcast featuring the city’s finest entrepreneurs and entertainers who offer a peek into the life, vibe and ethos of Blr. 

In the works for UnboxingBLR are two very exciting things –  a Docu-Series on the city, and a Museum of Innovation, Start-ups & Technology. 

Follow us on our socials to know what’s up and coming at UnboxingBLR, how YOU can volunteer with us, and most importantly, for periodic updates on our lovely city!