Here are the hottest events in Delhi to enjoy the season and all the festivities that come with it. Check out events to look forward to in April and May 2024! From concerts to exhibitions, we've got your weekend plans covered. Let's dive right in!
Concerts To Exhibitions: Best Events To Attend In Delhi In April & May
IPL 2024 Live
IPL is back, and how! If you love cricket, you probably won’t miss the chance to watch some of your favourite cricket players play for your city. The 43rd match of the season — Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians — is happening right in the heart of the city and you wouldn’t want to miss it!
When: 27 April, 7:30 PM onwards
Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla Ground, Delhi
Price: INR 1,000 onwards
Anubhav Singh Bassi Live
Stand up comedy gigs are the perfect summer event! You get to laugh till your stomach hurts in the sweet relief of air conditioning and order yourself a tub of cold beer with some finger food. This time Anubhav Singh Bassi is back with some new material to make this experience even better.
When: 26 April and 27 April, 6 PM onwards
Where: Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium and Oh! Taj, Greater Noida
Price: INR 799 onwards
Paradisco
For a fun night with awesome DJ sets, head to Paradisco. Artists like Daytape, Nida, Ali Burrni, Hamza Rahimtula, and Reyhaa will perform. Expect a night filled with pop-up shops, good food, and immaculate vibes.
When: 28 April
Where: Dirty Jungle
Price: You need to register to know more about the tickets.
Jazz at Taj Mahal, New Delhi
We treasure Jazz, and to celebrate this shared love, Rick's is hosting a special jazz performance on International Jazz Day. The price includes a bubbly drink, canapes and your entry to the event. They promise every note will tell a story, and every chord will ignite the soul.
When: 30 April 2024
Where: Rick's, Taj
Price: INR 1500+ per person
Puppy Yoga
Puppy yoga has been a hit, and we're here for it. If you've not tried it yet, we urge you to head straight to Andaz. They're hosting a pawsome puppy yoga session in collaboration with Puppiezo. You get to relax and bond with puppies, which makes the experience even better.
When: 28 April, 3:30 PM
Where: Andaz, Aerocity
Price: INR 999 onwards
Pro-Tip: Check out places in Delhi that hold regular puppy yoga workshops!
Kanan Gill Experience India Tour 2024
Kanan Gill is one of the few stand-up comics who can manage to make us laugh because of the sheer witness in his jokes. This evening is essentially two events in one. The first hour is Kanan's fourth, and probably last, stand-up show, OK Bye, which will be followed up with a book event that involves readings, discussions, and Q&As. You will also get a signed copy of his book at the end!
When: 4 May and 5 May, 7:30 PM onwards
Where: Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, Delhi
Price: INR 799 onwards
Summer Sundowner
Sundowners are the saving grace of this weather. The day is too sunny, and the night too humid, but sunset is the perfect orangeish-pink hue with pleasant weather that is to be celebrated. Said to be Delhi's most happening festival, this sundowner features 20+ artists, a flea market, food, and other entertainment.
When: 4 May and 5 May, 12 PM to 10 PM
Where: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Price: INR 99 onwards
Pots And Brews
Pottery is a super fun and creative hobby. We've tried our hands at it, and it's pure joy. For about 60 to 70 minutes, you get to try your hands at hand building, followed by 20 to 30 minutes of wheelwork. They've also got snacks and coffee on the house to keep you fueled up. You can take your masterpieces home, and the ticket includes getting one of them fired and glazed. The best part is that you don’t require any prior experience for this experience.
When: 27 April and 28 April, 4 PM onwards
Where: Chalkbooard, Delhi
Price: INR 1,799
Kathika Cultural Experiences
Kathika is a unique haveli turned museum and cultural centre located in Sita Ram Bazar, Old Delhi. They're organising Kathika Cultural Experience, a one-of-a-kind experience where you get to dive into the world of the old-world charm of Purani Dilli, its grandeur and tehzeeb. This includes a live musical jugalbandi of Indian Classical instruments, a kathak performance and a DIY handcrafted workshop in the form of painting terracotta plates, pottery, calligraphy and bookmark making. The day ends with a curated walkthrough of the museum and a culinary experience with the delicacies of Purani Dilli. You can book by contacting David at 9811276231 or Lovely at 9650339839, but they also entertain walk-ins.
When: Every day except Mondays, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: Kathika Cultural Centre
Price: INR 750 onwards
Lodhi Reads
Lodhi Reads is a reading community that meets every weekend for a few hours to read in peace together. You're supposed to carry a mat, 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 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
National Gallery Of Modern Art
NGMA is a place of joy, understanding and learning for people who are aesthetes. It acquires and preserves modern art from the 1850s onwards. They also have virtual galleries one of which is Amrita Shergil’s work, the gallery owns more than 100 paintings by the famous painter.
When: Every day except Mondays, from 10 AM to 5 PM
Where: NGMA, Jaipur House, Shershah Road
Price: Free for children, INR 20 for adults, and INR 500 for foreigners.
