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

Akon returns to India for a high-energy three-city tour across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru! From topping global charts with hits like Smack That, Lonely, Beautiful, and Don’t Matter, to creating cross-cultural magic with Chammak Challo, all you '90s kids, this is your time to show up and make some noise.

When: Friday, 14 November from 7 PM onwards

Where: District Arena, Terraform, Yelahanka

Price: INR 3,499 upwards

The Biere Club is bringing back its popular The Comedy Club with a brand-new edition featuring Sorabh Pant. The comeback edition of The Comedy Club kicks off this month, and if you have attended the previous editions, you know you are in for eclectic acts and a fun vibe.

When: Friday, 14 November, from 8 PM onwards

Where: The Biere Club, HSR Layout

Price: INR 800

The Drawing Room by Smoke House Deli brings back Wild West Fridays, a celebration of live music, easy conversations, and soulful evenings. This November, the series continues to spotlight exceptional voices with Chan Callie & Infant performing. Known for her dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals, Chan Callie blends pop, R&B, reggae, and Afro-pop influences into an infectious performance style. Accompanied by Infant, the duo brings groove, range, and undeniable charm to the stage.

When: Friday, 14 November, from 8 PM onwards

Where: The Drawing Room by Smoke House Deli, Indiranagar

Price: For reservations, please call +91 9152010478

After the conclusion of the Mumbai prelims, the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 is coming to the city for the Bengaluru prelims. Organised by the Speciality Coffee Association of India (SCAI) with support from the Coffee Board of India, this will be the Bengaluru regional qualifiers. Across three days, baristas across the southern region will compete in the preliminary stages of two of India’s flagship national coffee competitions: the National Barista Championship, highlighting espresso skills, milk beverages, and signature creations; and the National Brewers’ Cup, focused on meticulous manual brewing. Scores from these Bengaluru prelims, along with those from Mumbai and Delhi, will determine regional winners who will advance to the National Finals in Bangalore.

When: November 14 to November 16

Where: Nexus Shantiniketan, Krishnarajapuram

Price: Free entry

If you are looking to indulge in your artistic side, head over to Juliana’s Bistro as they are hosting a portrait painting workshop in collaboration with The Yellow Brush Studio. Guided by skilled artists from The Yellow Brush Studio, you will hand-paint your wall plates and carry your personalised creation home.

When: Saturday, 15 November from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: Juliana’s Bistro, Infantry Road

Price: INR 2,499

Soi & Sake, in collaboration with The House of Suntory, is doing A Japanese-Inspired Evening. The tasting menu features Spicy Crispy Rice, Watermelon Sashimi, Yellowtail Carpaccio, Lamb Rendang with herb-scented Chahan or Shandong-style vegetables with steamed fragrant rice, followed by a comforting finish of Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles or Jī Hó-Fan. This intimate dinner will feature a thoughtfully composed tasting menu, paired with the distinctive character of Toki, Hibiki, Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, and Yamazaki 12 Years. Apart from these, Chef Deva Kumar, Executive Chef at Taj Bangalore, will be curating Signature Confections: Dates & Azuki Bean Cake, Matcha Macarons, Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries.

When: Saturday, 15 November, from 7:30 PM onwards

Where: Taj Bangalore, Gangamuthanahalli

Price: INR 3,500 per person

Founded by Karishma Pawar and Sridevi Shiriyannavar, Traya Utsav is a space for purpose-led brands, artists, and experiences, and this festival celebrates a way of living that’s thoughtful, local, and deeply human. The two-day festival brings together over 110 sustainable brands and mindful experiences across fashion, wellness, food, home, and culture. You can find clean beauty brands, plant-based food, handmade crafts, natural fabrics, and art. Some of the brands include Kanasu Artifacts, Nexra, Spruha, Lilly’s Linen, Tavni by Dreamz Creationz, Kokopelli, Amoda Living, and Earthen Being. There will be workshops on pilates, dance fitness, and yoga by Sweat Social, along with live music performances on both days.

When: November 15 and 16, from 11 AM to 9 PM

Where: Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Jayahamal

Price: INR 199 upwards

Wanted to always learn the art of Haiku? You can now, thanks to the two-day masterclass by Kala Ramesh, who will guide participants through the beauty, rules, and craft of this unique form of poetry. It’ll be an interactive session encouraging each participant to become more involved. Like all Japanese art forms, haiku is full of rules – though we don’t call them that! The art of writing haiku will be gradually introduced. The ‘kire’ or ‘cut’, which is so important to haiku, will be taught. Certain key Japanese aesthetics will also be introduced. Homework will be assigned on Day 1, and on Day 2, the haiku assigned as homework will be discussed. The class progresses into an in-depth study of the masters, both old and new. A brief introduction to haibun (prose embedded with haiku), tanka (a 1300-year-old lyrical poem), and haiku (artwork with haiku) will be provided.

When: November 15 and 16 from 4 PM to 7 PM, and 10 AM to 1 PM

Where: Atta Galatta, Indiranagar

Price: INR 400 per person

Ben Böhmer, the award-winning Berlin-based DJ and producer, is set to perform in Bangalore as part of his India tour. He’s primarily known for his indie electronica and melodic house music, and this is your chance to catch him and his sound live.

When: Sunday, 16 November, from 5 PM onwards

Where: District Arena, Terraform, Yelahanka

Price: INR 4,500 upwards

An Evening of Magic is a magic show presented by Nakul Shenoy & Friends. Curated and hosted by the internationally acclaimed mentalist Nakul Shenoy, each event in this series brings unique acts and performances by nationally and internationally acclaimed magicians, alongside some of the most notable up-and-coming stars of magic.

When: Sunday, 16 November from 6 PM to 8 PM

Where: Atta Galatta, Indiranagar

Price: INR 399 per person

The Lotus Oriental at The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, Hotel Conventions Residences is hosting a culinary pop up that takes guests through a culinary journey of Asia’s handmade noodle dishes. Curated by Chef Shishir, the menu includes Dan Dan Noodle, Wild Shiitake Broth Noodle, Cantonese Hor Fun, XO Prawn Hand-Cut Noodle, Pork Rib Broth Noodle, and Mixed Meat Chow Mein. There will also be desserts in the form of Sesame Ball with Red Bean Paste and Chinese Dates Pancake with Mixed Nuts.

When: Until November 16, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Where: The Lotus Oriental, The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, Hotel Conventions Residences, Thirumenahalli

Price: A la carte

Sid Sriram is one of those rare artists who doesn’t just perform music, he becomes it. And you become a part of his world. A world where the boundaries between classical and contemporary dissolve. Where Indian roots blend effortlessly with soul, R&B, and electronic textures. 

When: Saturday, 22 November, from 5 PM onwards

Where: District Arena, Terraform Arena, Yelahanka

Price: INR 3,000 upwards

Passenger, aka Michael Rosenberg, the indie folk singer-songwriter, is coming to India for a debut three-city tour. Produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, this India tour is part of his larger Asia Tour, and you can catch him live in Bangalore. It's time to listen to hits like Let Her Go, Simple Song, When We Were Young, Home, and Circles live.

When: Saturday, 22 November, from 7 PM onwards

Where: Phoenix MarketCity, Mahadevapura

Price: INR 3,500 upwards

The Good Craft Co. (TGCC) is partnering with Nisaki Gin for an engaging session that dives into the artistry behind their signature colour-changing gin. Guests will take a deep dive into the making of gin and explore the science and creativity that goes into this vibrant spirit through tastings, flavour play, and behind-the-scenes insights from the makers redefining India’s gin landscape.

When: Saturday, 22 November, from 4 PM to 6 PM

Where: The Good Craft Co. Flavour Lab, Whitefield

Price: Free entry, but limited spots available, please email thegoodcraftco@dnahospitality.in for registrations 

India Cocktail Week ICW is back with its sixth edition for two days of endless cocktails and non-stop music. Expect brands such as Absolut, Bacardi, Bombay Sapphire, Camikara Rum, Chambal Gin, Pistola, Roku Gin, Toki Suntory Whisky, and Zoya Gin to be part of this event. There will be guest shifts from Asia's Top 50 Bars, along with mixology workshops and masterclasses. Apart from all the cocktails, the Bengaluru edition will be headlined by Peter Cat Recording Company, with opening performances by Stalvart John and Arun Sivag, followed by crowd favourites A Party Called Nanda and Kampai. Another highlight would be the special pop-up by Giacosa, the Florence bar that created the world’s first Negroni and currently ranks among The World’s Best Bars.

When: November 22 and 23, from 2 PM onwards

Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, Thanisandra Road

Price: INR 699 upwards

Smirnoff Lemon Pop Non Alcoholic Experience is bringing AFROJACK for a 3-city tour!. Known for his festival-dominating drops, platinum hits, and boundary-pushing sound, expect AFROJACK to bring his iconic EDM energy to India. 

When: Saturday, 29 November, from 4 PM onwards

Where: MANPHO Convention Centre, Nagavara

Price: INR 1,000 upwards

Kukdukoo Festival is back for a weekend of fun, laughter, and magic for kids and parents alike! This year, Kukdukoo Festival returns bigger, brighter, and grander than ever before with live shows that include clown theatre, puppetry, superhero acts, and ventriloquist comedy. There will be author sessions and storytelling with popular writers. Oh, and there will be a games and activities zone for both parents and kids. Apart from all that, there will also be fun competitions, open mic, musical theatricals, quizzes, a flea market, and food stalls. So if you have a little one at home, make sure they don’t miss the grandest kids’ festival of the year!

When: November 29 and 30, from 11 AM onwards

Where: Oakridge International School Bangalore, Dommasandra

Price: INR 699 upwards

This Karnataka Rajyothsava, Maize & Malt, Whitefield, is hosting the Feast of Flavours food festival with Chef Kalyan Gopalakrishna. The exclusive menu journeys through Karnataka’s rich gastronomic map with an array of classic starters such as Bengaluru Masala Vade, Mangaluru Bonda Soup, Madduru Vade, Davanagere Menasinakai Bajji, Pandi Fry, Bannur Mutton Chops, and Mangaluru Fish Fry. For mains, you can dig into Chitranna, Tharakari Donne Palav, Mosaranna, Malenadu Naati Koli Saaru, Bannur Mutton Donne Palav, and Mangaluru Meen Saaru. For a sweet finish, there’s Mysore Pak Cheesecake and Kai Holige with Ghee.

When: November 1 to 30, from 12:30 PM to 1 AM

Where: Maize & Malt, Whitefield

Price: INR 1,000 for two

SOKA, recently ranked #28 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, is bringing back its iconic collaboration with Vāsané, the olfactory art project by multidisciplinary artist Indu Antony. For November, you can guests can sip on what is touted to be the country’s first fragrance-paired cocktail menu. This edition will feature smells and flavours that define Bengaluru. Highlights from the menu include Strictly Couples that is inspired by Cubbon Park’s Sunday afternoons, Put One Dum, that’s a playful nod to Bengaluru’s cultural vibe, Chai & Sponge Cake, Only God Can Judge Me, featuring Bacardi Rum, Camphor, and Tender coconut, and GSB Goose Sex Bomb. Stay tuned for then other experiences they host this month!

When: November 1 to 30, from 5 PM to 1 AM

Where: SOKA, Domlur

Price: A la carte

This November, Geist Brewing Co., instead of pouring one, is sending its craft beer to the Bäcker & Charlie’s kitchen for a special craft-beer-infused menu. On weekends, you can order The Repeat Strong Roast, featuring beef slow-cooked in Geist Repeat Strong Beer and served in a soft potato bun for a messy, juicy sandwich. For the vegetarians, there’s a mushroom version with a Geist Repeat Strong Beer reduction. To wrap it up, get The Dunkel Affair — a Berliner glazed with Geist Uncle Dunkel and filled with a creamy miso caramel. It’s savoury, malty, and sweet.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday in November, from 8 AM to 6 PM

Where: Bäcker & Charlie, Cox Town

Price: A la carte

Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru is all set to celebrate Children’s Day for a month-long by turning the mall into a wonderland filled with experiences, workshops, and fun activities for kids and families. There will be creative art corners, hands-on activity zones, and themed workshops. On Children’s Day, there will be special performances by jugglers, magicians, and stilt walkers. There will also be the International Clown Festival featuring heartwarming performances and hilarious acts. Plus, every Friday evening, young creators can enjoy imaginative, hands-on sessions on Liquid Art to Slime Making, and Origami to Clay Pot Making. Oh, and lastly, there will be a Drawing and Painting Competition that will be open across three age categories of 5–8 years, 9–12 years, and 13–16 years, where all participants will receive certificates, while winners will take home exciting gift hampers.

When: November 7 to November 28, from 11 AM onwards

Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, Thanisandra Road

Price: INR 49 upwards

This November at Windmills, there will be four performances that will feature a vibrant mix of international jazz, funk, and soul artists. There will be John Shannon Trio, a guitarist blending deep jazz roots with meditative soundscapes performing followed by Denise King Quintet, the celebrated Philadelphia-born jazz and soul vocalist who will be performing new music from her upcoming album People Get Ready, and finally Alessio Menconi Organ Trio, an Italian trio bringing the spirit of classic soul jazz and groove to the stage, subsequent weekends.

When: November 14 and 15, November 21 and 22, and November 28 and 29, from 9:30 PM onwards

Where: Windmills, Whitefield

Price: INR 750 upwards

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

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 6,499 upwards

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

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

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: Exclusive Pre-Sale for Linkin Park Underground (LPU) Legacy members begins Friday, November 14th at 11 AM IST, and 1 PM IST for LPU Passport Plus members. Visit lpunderground.com/pre-sale for more info. General On-Sale of tickets for Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour - Bengaluru go live on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 12 PM (Noon) IST, exclusively on BookMyShow. The tour is produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow.

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

Louis C.K., the six-time Emmy Award and three-time Grammy Award winner, is coming to India as part of his Ridiculous Tour. If you like his brand of stand-up comedy and have watched his specials, then you know this is your chance to catch him live.  

When: Wednesday, 11 March 2026, from 8 PM 

Where: Good Shepherd Auditorium, Richmond Town

Price: INR 3,999 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

Soigné is a culinary pop-up happening at Fervor, the modern European restaurant in Kalyan Nagar. The four-day pop-up will feature three chefs — Chef Aditya Varma of Fervor, who’ll be joined by Chefs Priyam and Rishabh for a celebration of French roots, free spirit, and the kind of creativity that thrives without rules.

When: November 13 to 16, multiple slots; from 12:30 PM to 11 PM

Where: Fervor, Kalyan Nagar

Price: INR 2,000 cover charge