20 Best Events Happening In Delhi In December

As a Gen-Z that dreams of finding someone special to hum along to Jashn-e-Bahara during car rides, going to a Javed Ali concert with a suitable prospect sounds like our next weekend plan. If you want to skip the hassle of finding the right date, skip and go with the fam instead! 

When: 21 December, 7 PM

Where: Talkatora Stadium: Delhi

Price: INR 800 per person onwards

For an evening filled with nostalgia, romance and melodies so timeless, you will be transported back in time — head to Abhijeet Bhattacharya's live performance in the capital this weekend. Chand Taare (Yes Boss), Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha  and all your OG Bollywood songs will bring back those sweet memories of the golden days. 

When: 20 December, 7 PM

Where: Gymkhana Club: Sec 29, Gurugram

Price: INR 1,100 per person onwards

It's the season of indulging and at Chor Bizarre, you can experience a specially curated set menu by Chef Farha Naaz, showcasing reimagined Northeastern flavours this weekend. Influenced by her upbringing across the seven states, familiar regional ingredients will be given a modern touch here.

When: 19 December and 20 December

Where: Chor Bizarre, Asaf Ali Road

Price: INR 1,700 per person onwards

For a day filled with fun, Christmas cheer and some baking, head to our baking masterclass in collab with International Institute of Culinary Arts this Saturday. Expert chefs will guide you through making gingerbread cookies and wreath babka bread, perfect for your holiday sugar fix. All materials will be provided so all you have to bring is your pleasant self!

When: 20 December, 2 PM

Where: International Institute of Culinary Arts, Hauz Khas Village 

Price: INR 799 per person

Decoding Digital DNA brings together a striking new body of work by contemporary artist Mukesh Sharma. Using everyday digital materials like keyboards, circuits, and wires, Sharma creates immersive installations that blur the line between the biological and the digital, imagining data as something living, breathing, and evolving. The exhibition reflects his two-decade-long journey of material experimentation and environmental inquiry, with several works being unveiled to the public for the very first time.

When: 18 December - 23 December, 11 AM – 7 PM

Where: Main Art Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi

Price: Free entry

Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and Jiyein Kyun live rent-free in  our brains so we would grab every chance to watch Papon performing them live. You too shouldn't miss this chance to witness an unforgettable evening of music and magic as the singer performs live in Delhi this month.

When: 21 December, 7 PM

Where: Yashobhoomi Convention Center, Delhi

Price: INR 1,499 per person onwards

Now, this musical experience has the most because it's not everyday that you get the legendary A.R. Rahman to perform live in your city. Ditch all other plans and book your tickets for a night filled with soulful rhythms, infectious energy and heartfelt lyrics. We expect tickets to get sold out soon so don't wait and reserve your spot right now.

When: 20 December

Where: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi

Price: INR 1,249 per person onwards

They are calling this to be the future of electronic music. 101 Festival is all set to be India's most premium indoor electronic music experience, headlined by global legend AXWELL on the first day and Sara Landry on the second. Supported by Sam Collins, Arjun Vagale, and a hand-picked selection of India's finest performers like Reyhaa and Vedant Jadia, EDM lovers don't wanna miss this.

When: 20 December and 21 December

Where: A DOT by GNH: Gurugram

Price: INR 2,101 per person onwards

This exhibition will be featuring the works of Abhijna Vemuru Kasa and Insha Manzoor, both alumni of the Royal College of Art, London. The display presents an exciting convergence of painting, performance, textile-based media, photography, digital documentation, and immersive installations. Both artists investigate the body as a site of memory and negotiation, weaving together personal histories with cultural and intergenerational narratives.

When: 6 December to 10 January

Where: Dhoominal Gallery

Price: Free entry

We love how Delhi always has something fresh and interesting to keep you hooked. And in line with staying indoors to beat the cold, there's a new sensory experience in town. The internationally acclaimed VR Titanic is making its national debut at 32nd Avenue. For the first time ever, audiences will be able to step aboard the RMS Titanic in an incredibly lifelike free-roam VR environment, offering an emotional, educational, and truly unforgettable journey into one of history’s most iconic stories.

When: 21 November onwards, all days of the week except Mondays. 12 PM - 9 PM

Where: 32nd Avenue, Gurugram

Price: INR 1,120 per person onwards

Visuals from Argy's residency at UNVRS, Ibiza have been all over our IG this year and now, you can too experience those envious visuals and insane music beats in the capital as he's performing in Delhi next month! Techno and progressive house music fans know how insanely electrifying his performances are so book your spots ASAP.

When: 27 December

Where: A DOT by GNH: Gurugram

Price: INR 1,500 per person onwards

Let Bismil's Sufi melodies, heartfelt poetry, and mesmerising energy take over your mind this December. If you haven't witnessed 'Bismil Ki Mehfil' yet, you are missing out on what might be the most soul-touching musical experience in the capital so book your tickets now!

When: 27 December

Where: Indira Gandhi Arena

Price: INR 799 per person onwards

Electronic music fans, if your Christmas plans are uncertain, drop everything and book your tickets for Above & Beyond's live performance happening at DLF Promenade on the day of Christmas. Vibe to their popular songs like Sun & Moon, Thing Called Love, and Blue Sky Action with fellow EDM lovers.

When: 25 December, 5 PM

Where: DLF Promenade

Price: INR 2,500 per person onwards

Sunidhi Chauhan performances are pure energy with a setlist that’s straight fire. Brace yourselves for witnessing a vocal range so diverse, you will lose your mind. There will be the hits that raised you, the ones you forgot you knew and a few that will melt your playlist but one thing's guaranteed it will be an evening for the books.

When: 27 December

Where: Gate No 14, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

Price: INR 2,000 per person onwards

In line with bringing you the best culinary experience in the capital, INJA has a new tasting menu in place which is unique, delectable, well thought out and creative to the core. The beautiful combination of Indian and Japanese cuisines makes for a memorable medley of flavours and is a refreshing (read: experimental) change for your palate. Chef Adwait Anantwar's mind-blowingly delicious food (spread over eleven courses) and the lovely team's hospitality go hand in hand to execute what might be the best meal you have had in Delhi in a very long time. Personal favourites include the aam papad tuna roll, somen noodles served chilled in ganne ka ras and sencha broth, Mangalorean buns flavoured with bananas served with this irresistible filter kaapi butter, and the 'sel roti x mochi' doughnut (yum).

When: July onwards

Where: INJA, The Manor Hotel, Friends Colony West

Price: INR 6,500 plus taxes per person

For those who missed it the last time, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi has brought back Le Petit Chef this year with a new show named “Become The World’s Greatest Chef.” This is a meal that goes beyond food, where your dinner involves being on an audio-visual journey with the world's tiniest chef working his way towards making you the most unforgettable five-course supper of your life through 3D projections.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7 PM to 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Where: Zahara, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi

Price: INR 5,000 ++ per person for food and INR 9,000+ per person for food and wine pairings

This unlimited feast lets you savour a wide range of expertly crafted dim sum with no restrictions on your favourites. Ideal for groups, it’s the perfect way to indulge in a variety of dishes, from juicy steamed dumplings to crispy bites, all served in Royal China's luxuriously vibrant setting.

When: Monday to Thursday, 12 PM - 3:30 PM

Where: Royal China, Chanakya Mall, Chanakya Puri

Price: INR 2,150 ++ per person

Lodhi Reads is a reading community that meets every weekend for a few hours to read in peace together. You're supposed to bring a mat and some snacks and just sit and chill. This isn't a book club, there are no greetings; it's just perfect. They do a group photo at the end of it, which isn't mandatory, but you can join in if you want. There's plenty of shade, and it's in the evening, so you don't have to worry about the sun making you uncomfortable. If you live in Gurgaon, there's also a Gurgaon Reads community.

When: Every Saturday, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: Lodhi Garden

Price: Free

This newbie in town is pulling up with its Banng'in After Hours, scheduled for every Thursday. If you have dreaded the 'almost Thursday' feels, then sip and savour the energy at Banng. Let loose with their curated cocktails as you step into their intimate, low-lit world of rare spirits, playful bar bites, and groovy beats. This weekly bar night will host house and disco DJs alongside lip-smacking food. 

When: Every Thursday, 10 PM to 2 AM

Where: Banng

Price: A la Carte. 

American band The Lumineers is performing live in the capital next year and with only one stop in the subcontinent, the tickets are gonna go MIA in a jiffy. Being one of the most beloved indie-folk bands in the world, get ready to hum along to their iconic tunes like ‘Ho Hey’, ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Stubborn Love’ and ‘Ophelia’.

When: 1 February, 5 PM

Where: Huda Ground, Gurugram

Price: TBA. The tickets go live on 13 August 2025, 12 PM, exclusively on BookMyShow.