Top Events In Bangalore Happening In December 2024

India's greenest music festival is back and how. The 2024 edition marks the seventh edition of Echoes Of Earth. As with every Echoes festival, expect everything from solar-powered stages to larger-than-life art installations. Adding to this, there are going to be education-led kid's workshops, an exclusive brunch with artists performing at Echoes on day two, and a curated flea market with organic, natural, artisanal and handmade products. The lineup features artists such as Mount Kimbie, Modern Biology, Waagal, Shantam, Reble, SVDP, and Cobblestone Jazz. So, what are you waiting for? Plan ahead and book your tickets now!

When: December 7 and 8 from 1 PM onwards

Where: Embassy International Riding School, Papanahalli 

Price: INR 5,999 per person

Karan Aujla has undoubtedly given Bollywood its biggest Punjabi hit of the year with 'Tauba Tauba' and if you too can't help but hum along to the song anytime it comes up, then only it makes sense that you catch Karan Aujla performing live in the city in December. The tickets are selling out quickly so book yours ASAP!

When: Friday, 13 December from 6 PM onwards

Where: NICE Grounds, Madavara

Price: INR 2,999 onwards

The fourth edition of The Green Literature Festival is happening at Cubbon Park. Touted to be India’s only festival dedicated exclusively to all forms of literature on the environment, this festival will host more than 30 authors, several stalls on sustainable products, workshops by WWF India, Mongabay India and leading storytellers and writers. 

When: Saturday 7, December from 9:30 AM onwards

Where: Century Club, Cubbon Park 

Price: Free and pay-as-you-like

BuzzinON Bar Hops is doing multiple bar hops across the city’s bars and pubs, with each night offering a unique experience — from exclusive drink menus to karaoke to dancing and a whole lot of games and activities. There will be several editions spread across Indiranagar, Koramangala, and Bellandur. 

When: Saturday, 7 December and Saturday, 28 December - Koramangala Edition, Saturday, 14 December - Bellandur Edition, and Saturday, 21 November - Indiranagar Edition 

Where: Multiple locations

Price: INR 699 inclusive of one drink per bar and merch 

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

If you're looking for a night out filled with music and cheer, head to R Bar at the Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. Every Wednesday and Friday, you'll find live music, an electric atmosphere, good vibes, and great cocktails. The Musical Nights will help you shake off your mid-week blues with trendy beats and a selection of stylish cocktails. Come Friday, whether you're a music lover or just in need of a fun night out, R Bar has all the ingredients for a great evening.

When: Every Wednesday and Friday from 8 PM onwards

Where: R Bar, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Madhava Nagar

Price: A la Carte

The Biere Club's 'Books & Brews' initiative invites you to spend your summer evenings enjoying two of your favourite pastimes: reading and sipping a chilled pint of beer. So, dust off your favourite novel and join this event to swap and discuss literary recommendations with fellow bookaholics!

When: Every Thursday, from 4 PM to 8 PM

Where: The Biere Club, Ashok Nagar

Price: A la carte

If you are fond of skating but can't find company to skate along with or you have wanted to learn skating all your life, this one's for you! Divye Karde, a software engineer and skater is on a mission to get more people to skate, organising weekly meetups for the same. Pull up your skates (or skateboard) for a fun-filled Sunday morning!

When: Every Sunday, from 9 AM onwards

Where: Cubbon Park, Bengaluru

Price: Free

This is not a drill. Ed Sheeran is coming to Bangalore in 2025! Bangaloreans can listen to the Shape Of You singer perform live in the Garden City for the first time. After his sold-out show in Mumbai earlier this year, BookMyShow Live is bringing Ed Sheeran back for a multi-city tour in India apart from the Bangalore performance, he'll be performing at Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Shillong and Delhi NCR.  Exclusive pre-sale of tickets for HSBC Credit and Debit Cardholders will begin on Monday, 9 December at Noon BookMyShow, with a special discount on limited tickets. General On-Sale of tickets will go live starting Wednesday, 11 December at 4 PM BookMyShow and www.edsheeran.com.

When: Saturday, 8 February 2025

Where: NICE Grounds, Madavara

Price: INR 3,000 upwards

Peter Cat Recording Co. is bringing the Good Luck Beta ’2 concert series to Bangalore to celebrate their album release, BETA. The concert is curated by Pagal Haina & District. Tickets are selling out as you read this so buy yours ASAP!

When: Saturday, 28 December from 6 PM onwards

Where: Terraform, Yelahanka

Price: INR 2,499

Bengaluru FC will be looking to get back to their winning ways after their 4-2 loss against Odisha as they take on Kerala Blasters FC at the Fortress. Bengaluru will be looking to do the double over Kerala and there’s no place you’d rather be. Get your tickets now!

When: Saturday, 7 December from 7:30 PM onwards

Where: Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, Sampangi Nagar

Price: INR 499 upwards

The legendary trio of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa are coming together to make this festive season truly magical. Groove to their electrifying music and soul-stirring melodies from movies such as Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Don.

When: Saturday, 21 December from 7 PM onwards

Where: New Horizon College of Engineering, Kadubeesanahalli

Price: INR 1,499 upwards 

This December Marriott is bringing together five leading female chefs from across the country for a 5-course experiential menu at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. The chefs -- Doma Wang of The Blue Poppy, Kolata, Mythrayie Iyer of Farmlore, Bangalore, Vanshika Bhatia of Omo, Gurugram, Pooja Dhingra of Le15, Mumbai, and Nooresha Kably of Izumi, Goa -- will curate a course that's based on their cooking style. 

When: Saturday, 7 December from 7:30 PM onwards

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Ashok Nagar

Price: INR 8,500 inclusive of sparkling wine. To reserve please call +91 9035416155

Comic Con is back in Bangalore! Get ready for an epic showcase of comics, cosplay, collectible merch, toys, immersive fan experiences, gaming, and more. It is the best weekend of 2025 yet, so be sure to get your early bird tickets! 

When: January 18 and 19 from 11 AM onwards

Where: KTPO, Whitefield 

Price: INR 899 upwards