Concerts To Exhibitions: Best Events To Attend In Delhi In April

Is this the most exciting event of the summer or what? We certainly think so! The Nykaa Fashion x LBB Weekend Access’ Pickle Padel Party, Associate Partner Nivea Sun, Powered by KICA, Nykd, and Wellbeing Nutrition and Event Partner The Net Gala is all set to bring you some sporty fun with an exciting Pickleball and padel tournament. But it’s okay if you’re sitting out the games – cool off in the Nivea Sun Protect Zone with exciting games, prizes, and the chance to shop Nivea’s skincare range. Look forward to trying out plant protein, multivitamins, and collagen supplements by Wellbeing Nutrition. Expect loads of delicious food from our F&B partners Chard, Minus Thirty, and Atmosphere Kombucha, and browse through choice athleisure selections by KICA and Nykd. And for those so inclined, there are refreshing serves courtesy of our Celebrations Partner Hendrick's!

When: 20 April, 4 PM - 8 PM 

Where: House of Padel, Adidas The Base, Chhatarpur 

Price: Entry is free of cost

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 35th match of the season — Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — is happening right in the heart of the city and you wouldn’t want to miss it! 

When: 20 April, 7:30 PM onwards

Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Ferozshah Kotla Ground, Delhi

Price: INR 1,000 onwards

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

World Jazz Festival was launched in 2020 in collaboration with the Amersfoort Jazz Festival from The Netherlands with the aim of enriching the Jazz Scene in India. They're back with their fourth edition this time in four cities — Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune — featuring musicians from The Netherlands, USA, China, and South Africa. The artist lineup for Delhi includes Tomorrow Van der Zaal Quintet feat. Fluerine, Chi Quartet, a tribute to Coltrane by Ben van den Dungen Quartet and South African Jazz legacy by Thapelo Khumisi Trio feat. Titi Luzipo.

When: 18 April, 6:30 PM onwards

Where: Kamani Auditorium, Delhi

Price: INR 750 onwards

We all know and love Sidecar's cocktails, and this meticulously curated menu is a symphony of flavours inspired by Inja's essence. They have selected flavours such as yuzu kosho and thecha miso, among others, sourced directly from Inja’s kitchen. The menu currently has four cocktails — Aamchi Marcha, Kosho Curve, Wabi Sabi, and Pickle Your Fancy — which will be as fancy as they sound. 

When: 18 April and 19 April

Where: Inja, The Manor House

Price: INR 950 per cocktail

Potterheads, you wouldn’t want to miss this one. There's a Harry Potter Quiz being hosted in Gurgaon, which is the perfect place to head to over the weekend for a fun, chill, yet competitive hangout. Make sure you arrive on time, as the venue doesn’t guarantee a spot in case you're late. If you're going alone, don’t worry you will be teamed with people. 

When: 18 April, 8 PM onwards

Where: Unlocked - Bar, Kitchen and Escape Room

Price: INR 99 onwards

Every time there's an ABBA song playing we can't help but tap our feet and sing along, so it's safe to say that we're quite excited about this one. Local band MiBu will be performing, who share the same love for ABBA. They'll make you groove, sing, dance and have a great time. 

When: 20 April, 9 PM onwards 

Where: Depot48

Price: INR 499 

Zaika-e-Rooh curated by Naushy Mirza is a delectable chef tasting menu pop up happening this weekend at Rooh. If you're someone who gravitates to old Delhi, Lucknowi food then you cannot miss this! The entire menu is a extravagant 7 course Lucknowi and Old Delhi inspired feast that recreates treasured family recipes passed down through generations. 

When: 18 - 21 April 

Where: Rooh 

Entry: INR 5,500 for Non-veg (per person, exclusive of taxes),  INR 5,000 for Veg ( per person, exclusive of taxes)

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 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

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.

If you're one for Italian, then you wouldn’t want to miss out on this pop-up event happening to celebrate the 30th anniversary of La Piazza. The menu features a selection of Italian curations, ranging from Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci to Gnocchi Ripieni Di Funghi Aalsa and Gorgonzola e Noci. It's a four-day event where you even get to witness the cooking techniques of Chef Mauro and Chef Fabrizio through a live kitchen. Expect to have the best Italian food of your life. 

When: 18 April to 21 April

Where: Cena Pranzo, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon

Price: INR 2500 per person (approx.)