By Editors
Live music in Delhi is growing at an out of control rate and everyone at LBB couldn’t be happier about it! Our ancient city is now hosting new and exciting music acts ranging from Sufi bands, rock fusion, jazz, electro, hip-hop, techno, and so much more. We have updated our venues guide to include several new players, many of which are also restaurants and cafes. So now you can rock out to some live music as well as stuff your face with delicious food and drink. Striker |If you’re in Gurgaon, make sure to stop by Striker. Along with a wide variety of DJs and Corporate and Ladies Nights, Striker hosts several different live music acts. These have ranged from the Sufi band Jugni to rock band Toya.
Where: First Floor,Global Foyer Mall,Golf Course Road,Sector 43, Gurgaon
For more information, check out their facebook here
AntiSOCIAL |AntiSOCIAL is 5,500 sq.ft added to one of our HKV faves SOCIAL. Although they’re a new player in Delhi’s live venues, AntiSOCIAL has already hosted some pretty amazing music acts like the launch of Trapistan for the Unbox Festival. And if you’re not interested in music, AntiSOCIAL hosts film screenings and book readings as well.
Where: 9A & 12, Hauz Khas Village
For more information, check them out here
Zorba |Lavish and glittering decadence thy name is Zorba. This expanisve venue is located in Sultanpur and offers an incredible amphitheater, poolside villa, rear lawn, kitchens, and lighting effects. To give you an idea, the size of the stage area is 45? X 25? meters, and amphitheater area is 200? X 180? meters with a capacity of 1,000 people. Past music acts have included Igor Butman, as well as hosting the Sun & Moon Festival 2014.
Where: 166, MG Road, Sultanpur
For more information, check them out here
Raasta |You can expect a lot of HKV bars to feature on this list. Relaxed, larger than most of its competitors and perhaps one of the few bars to have a set calendar most weeks, they stay in the vicinity of the Rastafarian culture, reflective in their promotion of Reggae ton, Dance Hall, Dub and old-school Hip Hop. They’ve hosted Mad Boy/Mink, Reggae Rajahs {now regulars}, Nucleya, and Cyanide front man Rohan Solomon – to give you an idea of the genre of live music they tend to program.
Where: 30-A, First Floor, Hauz Khas Village
Find out more here or here.
Out of the Box |Spread over 3 floors, we recommend getting in early to catch a gig since the stage area is small, almost at ground level, and situated right next to the bar, therefore ensuring it always gets crowded. Past music acts have included Ashish Nagpal, Switch, and Lifafa. Regular nights include their Sunday Sundowners and The Cool Off Tuesdays.
Where: Hauz Khas Village
Find out more here.
Turquoise Cottage |If you’re from Delhi, and like beer and rock music {not necessarily in that order}, chances are you’ve either been to or heard of TC. This particular TC is attempting tirelessly to revive and popularise the live music scene. Although straying from its original rock roots, TC has a gig lined up almost every weekend, ranging from the Blues and Rock, to Soul, Jazz and tribute nights. Their Rabbit Hole Sessions feature senior musicians indulging in some impromptu jam sessions, and can be great!
Where: MA-03 DLF Place Mall, Saket
Find out more here.
Manhattan, The Craft Brewery, Gurgaon |As hosts of last years United Unplugged Uttarakhand concert {organised to help raise funds for flood victims} featuring big wigs Rabbi Shergill, Advaita and Susmit Sen Chronicles, among many others, Manhattan as a space is conducive to live performances and gigs. Fair warning: Their programming is a bit erratic; we strongly recommend you check their calendar before heading over.
Where: 1st Floor, Global Foyer Mall, Sector 43, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
Find out more here.
Cocktails and Dreams, Speakeasy |Small and intimate, with a winning cocktail menu, Cocktails and Dreams, Speakeasy is every jazz lover’s haven. They feature a lot of acoustic sets, with a heavy focus on jazz and softer rock. It doesn’t seat too many people, so we suggest an early arrival, also since Gurgaon shuts an hour before Delhi does.
Where: Sector 15-2, Gurgaon
Find out more here.
Hard Rock Café {Delhi & Gurgaon}|They need no introduction. Hard Rock Cafe is probably one of the few venues fully equipped for a live set. With the likes of Imogen Heap and Wolfmother having graced their stage, Hard Rock lives up to its long and rich lineage.
Where: 1st Floor, DLF Place Mall, Saket; CyberHub, Gurgaon
Find out more here.
Summer House Cafe |They program across genres and performers, from Hip-Hop and electronic, to dub and acoustic sets. The good news is they have an HKV post code without being in the thick of the market, so they’re accessible on weekend nights. And, they come equipped with ample space. Summer House is also now venue of choice for Hang Loose sessions, featuring a different artist and genre every week. They’re big on promotions, so always expect a ladies night, cocktail special or some other such happy hour.
Where: Aurobindo Market, Hauz Khas
For programming and their performance calendar, follow them on Facebook here.
Blues Cafe |As the name clearly states, Blues is the perfect place for classic rock, country and of course the blues lovers. Along with serving up a full menu of Indian, Asian, and Italian cuisines, Blues hosts some great live acts including The Travelling Blues and Green River.
Where: N 18 Outer Circle Connaught Place
Find out more here
