The Crashpad & AQI Are Bringing A Weekend Of Music & Movement To New Delhi
Just an hour outside Delhi’s relentless chaos, tucked into the rugged Aravalis, lies The Crashpad Mangar — is a climbers’ commune, a nature lover’s retreat, and a space where adventure and community merge. On any given day, it’s a sanctuary for rock climbers, hikers, and those looking to swap the city’s smog for fresh air and farm-to-table food. But on special weekends, something extraordinary happens: music, movement, and nature align to create an unforgettable gathering.
Enter Warehouse Mix and AQI, the underground forces redefining Delhi’s nightlife and cultural scene. Known for their fluid mix of dance, jazz, capoeira, and immersive sonic experiences, they bring their energy to The Crashpad for a two-day retreat unlike anything Delhi has seen before. Imagine this: climbing jagged rock faces by day, swimming in untouched freshwater lakes by afternoon, and dancing barefoot under the stars to vinyl beats by night.
For the expanding climbing community of Delhi, The Crashpad Mangar is a hangout for hardcore climbers as well as curious beginners. Spread over three acres of farmland, it is circled by old rock formations and open skies. The location does not only accommodate climbers — it encourages an outdoor life of sustainability, nature, and a love for adventure shared by people.
Previously, the Crashpad has even hosted climbing competitions such as Gritfest, attracting some of India's finest climbers to test their mettle against Mangar's natural boulders. It's also a venue for beginners to partake in top rope workshops while experienced climbers test their limits in traditional competition. What sets the space apart is its collaborative attitude, creativity, and sense of community.
Looking at AQI It is it becomes clear that it is not another festival. Warehouse Mix, one of the most experimental underground collectives in Delhi, has a reputation for turning spaces into movement-oriented, music-filled sanctuaries. Dissolving boundaries between club culture, community meetings, and experiential art, they craft experiences that extend beyond sound.
Working with the AQI Family, Warehouse Mix is reintroducing the Crashpad to a listening experience grounded in analogue vinyl, warm bass frequencies, and sonic transparency that turns the dancefloor into a shared ritual. This is not about partying — this is about intentional celebration; about knowing how great sound and motion create human connection.
This time the gathering isn’t just about underground music and movement— it’s also about weaving the Indian culture into the experience. A beautiful Rajasthani folk musician will take the stage, offering a more intimate, culture-rich performance to close the night. The second day will be shifting the gears, bringing in rising Desi rappers and blending local sounds with the global influences that shape this community. It’s a meeting point between tradition and the future, proving that experimental gatherings like these can honour both deep-rooted Indian artistry and modern underground culture.
As the days gets hotter, participants can cool off in the freshwater lake, a natural oasis that provides a much-needed break between movement and music. For those who wish to test their physical boundaries, a pre-dance climbing workshop, organized by The Crashpad crew, will challenge participants to take up the sport and push themselves. At dusk, the vibe shifts to the night, where barefoot dances under the stars will be energized by AQI Family's analogue soundscapes, demonstrating that sound, movement, and nature are intimately connected.
There’s something deeply primal and poetic about what’s happening at The Crashpad with this collaboration. Delhi’s climbing community has always been about pushing boundaries, testing limits, and reconnecting with the wild. Warehouse Mix and AQI Family, on the other hand, push the boundaries of nightlife, exploring the intersections of sound, body, and shared experience.
By bringing these worlds together, this becomes more than just an event. It's a peek into what Delhi's alternative scene can be when music, movement, and adventure unite in harmony. For the time being, the Crashpad is proving that music, adventure, and community are unequivocally on the same page.
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