Top Events In Bangalore In December (And Beyond) That You Must Attend

ZLB23, the Kyoto-style speakeasy nestled in The Leela Palace Bengaluru, will present a one-night-only bar takeover by Soko Son, founder of Soko Bar, Seoul. Soko Bar is currently ranked No. 54 on the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, and guests will be treated to a collection of signature cocktails crafted for this evening, reflecting Soko Son’s seasonal and elegant style.

When: Friday, 5 December, from 8 PM to 11 PM

Where: ZLB23, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Kodihalli

Price: For reservations, please message +91 963206043

India’s first and only craft chocolate festival is back and bigger than ever. The Indian Cacao & Craft Chocolate Festival returns to Bangalore with its fifth edition, themed “The Cacao Renaissance.” This year, it celebrates the rapid rise of India’s craft chocolate movement, spotlighting exceptional chocolatiers, innovative bean-to-bar makers, and the growing ecosystem around Indian cacao. The festival highlights include exclusive tasting sessions, hands-on workshops, cacao talks and panels. Some of the brands you can look forward to at the event include Manam, Paul & Milk, BAR, Mason & Co., Darkins, Subko Cacao & Coffee, Loco, and Pascati. Don’t miss out on the artisanal and savoury brands such as Nari & Kāge, The Local Friendly Bakery, Ulo, Copper + Cloves, Mäki Pâtisserie, Mountain Bee Kombucha, Bare Necessities, and Tokyo Sweets.

When: December 5, 6, and 7, from 3 PM to 7 PM on Day 1, and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Days 2 and 3

Where: Sabha BLR, Shivaji Nagar

Price: INR 350 upwards

Copitas at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, the city’s highest rooftop destination for inventive cocktails, will be hosting an exclusive one-night-only bar takeover by Native Singapore, ranked No. 45 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and a regular on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. The Singapore bar is known for its sustainability-led, culturally rooted approach to mixology. Leading the takeover is Yong Wei, Head Bartender at Native since 2020.

When: Saturday, 6 December, from 7 PM onwards

Where: Copitas, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, Ganganagar

Price: For reservations, please call 080 4522 2222

Maverick & Farmer is hosting a new edition of its 'Friends of the Farmer' series at their Ulsoor café. This session spotlights an experimental Canephora coffee from Anai Kadu Estate, made from 70+ year-old plants and processed using native wild fig microbes. This session will bring the farmers from Anai Kadu Estate as well as Rohan and Aditi, coffee blogger Arpan Ramtek, will brew exclusive lots for guests, offering different perspectives on the same coffee. The session will include a guided tasting, conversations with the farmers, and a few refreshments.

When: Saturday, 6 December, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM

Where: Maverick & Farmer Coffee Roasters, Ulsoor

Price: INR 799 (fully redeemable on F&B and coffee packs)

Zarqash at The Ritz Carlton Bangalore is set to launch its monthly Signature Night with a live ghazal performance by the renowned Shailly Kapoor. The debut edition of this series will have you indulging in a meticulously crafted five-course set menu curated by celebrity Chef Rohit Ghai, and soulful renditions by Shailly Kapoor. This is dinner with musical drama!

When: Saturday, 6 December from 7:30 PM to 11 PM

Where: Zarqash, The Ritz Carlton Bangalore, Ashok Nagar

Price: Limited seats. Booking recommended.

Science Gallery Bengaluru’s annual food festival, Namma Oota, is back for its next edition with a spotlight on nutrition. At the festival, you will find fermented spices by The Karam Kulture, taste moringa-based foods by AS AgreFarms & Foods, and explore food anthropology with The Cubbon Table. Apart from these, the two-day event will have a line-up of programmes such as cooking a collaborative meal with Jamie Allen, listening to Kurush Dalal unpack food as the greatest mnemonic, or joining a spirited round of food-themed trivia with Saloni Mehta and Susovan Mahapatra. The festival also includes a live performance by the band Blues Ghat.

When: December 6 and 7, from 10 AM to 6 PM

Where: Science Gallery Bengaluru, Sanjaynagar

Price: Free entry 

NürnbergMesse Christkindlesmarkt is back in Bengaluru for its second edition. As with the first edition, this one also promises to bring the timeless charm of Nürnberg’s cherished Christmas tradition to the city. The two-day Christmas market will have everything from authentic German baked goodies, artisanal craft coffee, and curated stalls showcasing exquisite handcrafted Christmas-related decor and gifting options. There will also be performances and experiences for all people of all ages (there’s a kid’s corner too), so whether you are coming with your family or with friends, make it a jolly good time.

When: December 6 and 7, from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Where: Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Main Road

Price: INR 600 upwards

This December, Windmills Craftworks is hosting different exciting acts, each bringing a unique musical experience. First will be Cabaret Rocher Trio, led by Étienne Cabaret and Christophe Rochera, featuring two clarinets and drums, blending improvised jazz, Breton folk traditions, and Balkan influences. Then The Tapi Project is returning to Windmills as part of their 'Ud Jayega Tour', and they will be bringing their Indie-rooted global sound shaped by travels. And finally, O Gaanewali, which will be a special showcase honouring the women who defined Hindustani semi-classical traditions such as Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Chaiti, and Hori. Created by Avanti Patel, the production brings together music, history, and narrative performance. Book your tickets and make the most of this December.

When: December 6 and 7, December 13 and 14, and December 19 and 20, from 9:30 PM onwards

Where: Windmills Craftworks, Whitefield

Price: INR 750 upwards

Mai Mai is hosting the iconic Chef Walter of Kim Lee fame and one of the earliest pioneers of Asian cooking in Bengaluru for a three-day pop-up that blends memory, craft and reinvention. A limited menu of around eight signature dishes curated by Chef Walter, including nostalgia-rich wok favourites, dim sums and classics shaped along with three contemporary Mai Mai reinterpretations inspired by his originals. This is for all you OG Bangaloreans who first fell in love with all things Chindian or Indo-Chinese food. 

When: December 8, 9, and 10, from 7 PM to 11 PM

Where: Mai Mai, Indiranagar

Price: A la carte. Reservations required. 

Catch Vijay Prakash live as he returns to Bangalore with a concert that promises to showcase his countless classic hits. From Ninna Poojege Bande Mahadeshwara, to Jai Ho, and Gombe Heluthaide to Singara Siriye, groove to his classics in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. This will be a part of Vijayotsavam 2025-26, the multi-city tour of Vijay Prakash.  

When: Saturday, 13 December, from 6:30 PM

Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Mahadevapura

Price: INR 699 upwards

Echoes of Earth, touted as India’s greenest circular music festival, is back. Just like previous editions, the festival features various cultural and curated experiences, including an exclusive artist brunch and a carefully curated flea market offering organic, natural, artisanal, and handmade products. This year, you’ll be able to catch acts and performances such as Monolink from Germany, Bedouin from the USA, Stavroz from Belgium, debutant Circle of Live from Sweden, and Grayssoker from France. Also in the mix are Bottlesmoker from Indonesia, who are known for using plants and fruits as living instruments, Submotion Orchestra from the UK, who have been around for nearly a decade, and Jatayu from India, who are a six-member line-up from Chennai that fuses Carnatic music with funk, rock, and jazz.

When: December 13 and 14, from 1 PM to 10 PM

Where: Embassy International Riding School, Yelahanka

Price: INR 4,699 upwards

Bengaluru Comic Con is back, bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Dive into a weekend packed with celebrity sessions, exclusive merch, cosplay, and everything pop culture. Whether you're into anime, comics, gaming, or just good vibes — this is where your fandom comes to life. Watch this space for more details.

When: December 20 and 21, from 11 AM

Where: KTPO, Whitefield

Price: INR 999 upwards

Sunday Soul Sante is back for its final run of events for 2025 with its Christmas Edition 2025. This year’s Christmas Edition is touted to be the biggest Christmas celebration in Bangalore, with over 250+ curated stalls offering festive fashion, handcrafted décor, sustainable lifestyle products, seasonal gifting, gourmet bakes, beverages, and global street food. There will be different zones to keep you hooked. Adding to the magic is an unmissable musical line-up featuring Dhruv Visvanath, Juxtaposed, and Perfect Strangers.

When: Sunday, 21 December from 10 AM to 10 PM

Where: The Bay at Ecoworld, Bellandur

Price: INR 399 upwards

KYNKYNY Art Gallery is hosting ‘Stardust, Moonshine & I’, a solo exhibition by Priyanka Aelay. Priyanka’s current series of work reflects her engagement with her academic research in film studies and visual culture, as well as her exploration of popular folklore and myth. These inspirations have the jungle as a recurring theme and importance. day and night, waking and sleeping.

When: Until December 26, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Closed on Sundays.

Where: KYNKYNY Art Gallery, Infantry Road

Price: Free Entry

The popular theater in JP Nagar hosts a variety of plays throughout the year. You can enjoy a diverse range of productions in Kannada, other regional languages, and English. The annual Ranga Shankara theater festival is unmissable.

When: All days except Mondays

Where: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar

Entry: INR 150 upwards

Mercuri Presents — Ilaiyaraaja 50: A Legendary Musical Journey in Aid of Music for Meals, an Akshaya Patra Initiative. This is a celebration of maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s 50 years of timeless music. Music for Meals is an initiative by The Akshaya Patra Foundation dedicated to nourishing millions of children across India through wholesome school meals. Experience the magic of Ilaiyaraaja’s classics performed live, and this will be a chance for you to go the extra mile with a concert with a cause.

When: Saturday, 10 January 2026, from 7 PM onwards

Where: NICE Grounds, Madavara

Price: INR 1,200 upwards

Sunidhi Chauhan is coming to Bangalore. And we love it. She’s back for a louder, bolder, and unapologetically Sunidhi performance. This India tour will feature bigger sound, and a setlist that’s straight fire featuring all the hits that you grew up with and grooved. We are talking hits such as Sajna Ve Sajna, Dilliwaali Girlfriend, Mehbooba Mehbooba, Desi Girl and Ainvayi Ainvayi.

When: Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 7 PM onwards

Where: Venue to be announced

Price: INR 2,000 upwards

This is not a drill, Bengaluru! Linkin Park is coming to Namma Ooru. Yes, and they are making their debut in our city before going to Mumbai to headline Lollapalooza India 2026. Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain will be doing a special standalone show as part of their From Zero World Tour. Oh, and they will be joined by Bloodywood.

When: Friday, 23 January 2026, 5 PM onwards

Where: Brigade Innovation Garden, Muddenahalli

Price: INR 7,000 upwards

Bandland is back. And it’s two days of everything you care about — headline acts, homegrown talents, energetic performances, and best of all, great music. The third edition returns with an energetic line-up featuring headline acts by MUSE, Train, and Karnivool. It’s time to book your spot and enjoy the performances next year.

When: February 14 and 15, 2026, from 2 PM onwards

Where: NICE Grounds, Madavara

Price: INR 4,499 upwards

Calvin Harris is coming to India for the first time, and he’s coming to Namma Ooru. As one of the stalwarts of dance music, Calvin’s soundtracks are what we have grown up with. From chart-dominating global anthems to festival-defining drops, here’s your chance to groove to everything from Summer, Feels, One Kiss, and Ocean.

When: Friday, 17 April 2026, from 4 PM onwards

Where: Venue yet to be announced

Price: INR 4,000 upwards