Bonsai Blossoms 2026 brings international bonsai and ikebana masters to Mumbai

Mumbai will host Bonsai Blossoms 2026, a two-day international bonsai and ikebana convention that promises hands-on masterclasses, live styling sessions and an exhibition aimed at serious practitioners and curious newcomers. The India Friendship Bonsai Society (IFBS), which was established in Mumbai in 2003, is organizing the event to showcase global techniques and deepen the city’s small-tree culture.

Bonsai Blossoms runs on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February 2026, with doors open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The venue is Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Mumbai. An Instagram post linked to the event lists actress Tamannaah Bhatia as opening the programme at 9:00 a.m. on 7 February. The IFBS website bills the gathering as "The International Bonsai Convention" and invites bonsai lovers to a "breathtaking journey into the world of miniature marvels."

The masterclass roster reported in event coverage names international instructors Michael Morden, Hayes Siaw Hui, Gilang Muhammad and Ardiansyamei. Local leadership on the platform includes Harsha Hinduja, named as president of the organising society in coverage, and Urvashi Thacker, listed as vice-president and author of Living With Bonsai. Whats Hot in Mumbai describes the two-day advanced workshop as a program of hands-on masterclasses, live styling and deep dives into intricate techniques, making it ideal for serious enthusiasts and advanced practitioners.

IFBS frames its membership as a "supportive community of nature enthusiasts united by the art of bonsai and Ikebana" that learns and exchanges through workshops and exhibitions. That community focus shows in the event format: teaching tables for practical styling as well as display areas where finished bonsai and ikebana arrangements will be shown. Regional context suggests strong public appetite for trained small trees; a January regional flower fair in Howrah drew crowds with bonsai and shaped ornamentals among the most talked-about exhibits.

Practical details for attendees are specific but worth confirming with organisers. Event coverage lists a fee of ₹15,000 and a registration phone number, +91 98202 96414. The IFBS contact email is bonsaiblossomifbs@gmail.com and the IFBS listed phone is +91 22 2620 0888. The Instagram handle associated with Urvashi Thacker appears as @urvashi_bonsai in promotional material. Note that some media references use the variant name India Bonsai Friendship Society or the abbreviation IBFS; IFBS is the society’s own name on its website.

This is a rare chance to train under international masters without leaving Mumbai - a chance to refine wiring, ramification and styling choices, and to see ikebana’s compositional lessons applied to small-tree design. Confirm the ₹15,000 fee and what it covers, the final master roster and opening-ceremony plans with IFBS at bonsaiblossomifbs@gmail.com or +91 22 2620 0888 before booking. Whether you plan to attend a masterclass or simply absorb the exhibition, Bonsai Blossoms 2026 aims to root Mumbai further into the global bonsai conversation.