It's May! May the summer sun not interrupt your plans, may you stay hydrated, may your social calendar always be full (introverts, get in on it too), and may you have the time of your life, because if we 'may', YOLO.
To keep up, here are the best events to attend in the city in May 2026. From workshops to exhibitions to food pop-ups, we have got your plans covered. Read on!
After all those cancellation rumours, we can finally say Ye is performing live in India this month. For one night only, experience history in the making. The event production is expected to be at par with his international sets (the globe and the works), so you'd better not miss it if you are a Kanye West fan.
When: 23 May, 8 PM
Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Price: INR 7,500 onwards
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
