The second quarter of the year has officially begun, and while you are hustling hard and awaiting (positive) appraisals, new job appointments and manifesting that More Money, More Problems mood, we will say — take a chill pill and catch a breath with the gang. And for that, here are the best events to attend in the city in April 2026. From workshops to exhibitions to food pop-ups, we have got your plans covered. Read on!
16 Best Events Happening In Delhi In April 2026
Overview
- 1. IBTIDA - Ek Mehfil
- 2. Dr. Satinder Sartaaj Live In Gurugram
- 3. Staged Realities Exhibit By Nayanaa Kanodia
- 4. Chef Javier Rodriguez's Pop Up At Roseate House
- 5. Scorpions Coming Home Live 2026
- 6. Sanam India Tour
- 7. Argy Live
- 8. Calvin Harris Live
- 9. Karaage & Beer Wednesdays At Call Me Ten
- 10. The Old Delhi Sundowner At Haveli Dharampura
- 11. The Grammar Room New Menu
- 12. Kikli New Menu
- 13. Adrift Kaya's New Menu
- 14. INJA Tasting Menu 2025
- 15. Le Petit Chef At Shangri-La Eros New Delhi
- 16. Lodhi Reads
This Week
IBTIDA - Ek Mehfil
All set to be an intimate gathering with people enjoying Rekha Bhardwaj's soulful voice, a mehfil setting with the scent of gajra in the air and unhurried conversations, you do not want to miss witnessing a slow-paced Sufi experience like this.
When: 12 April, 7:30 PM
Where: The Upper HSE by Tivoli
Price: INR 12,500 per person onwards
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj Live In Gurugram
On the same day, you have Dr Satinder Sartaaj performing live in Gurugram's Leisure Valley. His last performance in Delhi was so major that it caused traffic jams in the city. So, you know this one's going to be equally amazing. From bhangra beats to heart-touching slow lyrics, it's a musical journey filled with emotion.
When: 12 April, 6 PM
Where: Leisure Valley Ground, Gurugram
Price: INR 1,000 per person onwards
Staged Realities Exhibit By Nayanaa Kanodia
Staged Realities, a solo exhibition by Nayanaa Kanodia will be showcase at Bikaner House for a week soon. Her art is known for its istinctive visual language that captures the many layers of the bustling city of Mumbai. Blending sensitivity with gentle humour, her works reflect on class, gender, and the rhythms of urban life.
When: 12 April to 20 April, 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: CCA Gallery, Bikaner House
Price: Free entry
Chef Javier Rodriguez's Pop Up At Roseate House
Chef Javier Rodriguez, a 2 Knives awardee at the Best Chefs Awards 2025 and the creative force behind El Papagayo, ranked 78th on the World's 50 Best Restaurants Latin America list, is hosting his one-day, one-meal pop-up at Roseate House this week. This shouldn't be missed if you want to taste a different cuisine, since the menu will highlight refined Argentine cuisine with a European touch.
When: 11 April, 8 PM
Where: Roseate House
Price: INR 8,500 per person
This Month
Scorpions Coming Home Live 2026
Hard rock titans, Scorpions, are set to rock India with their 'Coming Home' tour after nearly two decades. Grab the gang and get ready to hum along to timeless anthems like Rock You Like a Hurricane, Still Loving You, Send Me An Angel and Wind of Change.
When: 24 April, 5 PM
Where: Huda Ground, Gurugram
Price: INR 4,500 per person onwards
Sanam India Tour
SANAM, one of India's most popular pop-rock groups loved for their fusion of old-world charm with a contemporary sound is performing live in the capital this April. Take your parents to enjoy renditions of all-time classics such as Gulabi Aankhen, Lag Ja Gale, and Pehla Nasha, along with new compositions like Teri Aankhon Se and Tu Yahaan.
When: 18 April, 7 PM
Where: Nexus SelectCity Walk, Saket
Price: INR 1,999 per person onwards
Argy Live
If you’re into hardcore techno, then you already know who Argy is. A huge force in the genre, he’s been receiving insane love from concertgoers in Delhi who got to attend his last performance in Delhi. The experience goes all out with sound, lighting effects, visuals and production, so expect it to blow your mind.
When: 24 April, 5 PM
Where: A Dot by GNH
Price: INR 4,499 per person onwards
Calvin Harris Live
Calvin Harris is performing in Delhi in April and we have grown up listening to his tunes that feel like summer. So, gather the gang and get ready to dance the night away on 'Summer', 'This Is What You Came For', Thinking About You' and more of his global hits.
When: 19 April, 4 PM
Where: Leisure Valley Ground, Gurugram
Price: INR 3,500 per person onwards
Recurring
Karaage & Beer Wednesdays At Call Me Ten
Every second and fourth Wednesday, Call Me Ten upgrades your midweek tipples and nibbles hangout with the gang. Expect crispy, golden-fried Karaage (prawn supremacy for us, but there's also chicken, fish, brocolli and tofu) paired with chilled beer and an easy-going vibe. Not a beer fan? Try their beer cocktails and they might change your mind. And oh, there's also sake bombs to add to the fun.
When: Every second and fourth Wednesday, 12 PM onwards
Where: Call Me Ten, Vasant Vihar
Price: à la carte
The Old Delhi Sundowner At Haveli Dharampura
With Vasant Panchami setting the kite flying spree, head to Haveli Dharampura for a curated kite flying and high tea experience. What's special, you ask? Their rooftop offers a 360° panoramic view that is unique to Delhi, with the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj and historic sites on all sides, and when the sun sets, it's a view to behold.
When: 19 January onwards (multiple dates)
Where: Haveli Dharampura
Price: INR 2,500 per person
The Grammar Room New Menu
Loyal roomies like us already know the drill! When the season changes, our favourite place turns saviour with a slew of new dishes to help you cope with the weather woes. Newness this time includes Harissa Charred Pumpkin with smoked labneh, comforting and delicious. There's the Focaccia & Pesto if you take your bread seriously and love an elevated plate with some seriously good pesto. To keep the conversations going, there are sangrias, a yummy Banana & Caramel Highball that warms you and mulled wine too, so you can enjoy the last of the season.
When: Ongoing
Where: All The Grammar Room outlets in Khan Market, Mehruali and Gurugram
Price: a la carte
Kikli New Menu
Chef Amninder Sandhu's first restaurant in Delhi has been making waves since its opening. And their new menu is nothing short of delicious. In this confused weather, you start with piping hot chicken or paneer pakodas with blueberry lassi to wash it all down. Then, find your way to Satpura and Plum Bajra Papdi cause they hit the spot just right! For starters, Veerji's Macchi Tikka is succulent and flavourful, and Chakndunder Seekh surprises you with its unique, crunchy outer-layer. Keep the mains simple and go for the Kadahi preparations (chicken, mutton or paneer) with freshly-made Mushki Roti. All in all, the best of the season cooked thoughtfully for you!
When: February onwards
Where: Kikli, CP
Price: a la carte
Adrift Kaya's New Menu
Undoubtedly, one of the most luxurious Japanese restaurants in the capital, Adrift Kaya in JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, is where you need to be for an authentic fare and well-spirited cocktails. Led by Michelin-starred chef David Myers, the new menu brings you the classics — delightful sashimi and nilgiri, chicken karaage, prawn tempura and gyozas with a fun mix of new stuff like the temaki, with which you can choose the filling and have a bit of a DIY moment when you pop it in the nori sheet. The cocktails are equally impressive, with an impressive sake selection too. Bookmark for your next special occasion, for sure.
When: February onwards
Where: Adrift Kaya, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity
Price: INR 8,000 for two (approx.)
INJA Tasting Menu 2025
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
Le Petit Chef At Shangri-La Eros New Delhi
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
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 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

