Top Events In Bangalore In November (And Beyond) That You Must Attend

Smirnoff Lemon Pop Non Alcoholic Experience is bringing AFROJACK for a 3-city tour!. Known for his festival-dominating drops, platinum hits, and boundary-pushing sound, expect AFROJACK to bring his iconic EDM energy to India. 

When: Saturday, 29 November, from 4 PM onwards

Where: MANPHO Convention Centre, Nagavara

Price: INR 1,000 upwards

Kukdukoo Festival is back for a weekend of fun, laughter, and magic for kids and parents alike! This year, Kukdukoo Festival returns bigger, brighter, and grander than ever before with live shows that include clown theatre, puppetry, superhero acts, and ventriloquist comedy. There will be author sessions and storytelling with popular writers. Oh, and there will be a games and activities zone for both parents and kids. Apart from all that, there will also be fun competitions, open mic, musical theatricals, quizzes, a flea market, and food stalls. So if you have a little one at home, make sure they don’t miss the grandest kids’ festival of the year!

When: November 29 and 30, from 11 AM onwards

Where: Oakridge International School Bangalore, Dommasandra

Price: INR 699 upwards

This Karnataka Rajyothsava, Maize & Malt, Whitefield, is hosting the Feast of Flavours food festival with Chef Kalyan Gopalakrishna. The exclusive menu journeys through Karnataka’s rich gastronomic map with an array of classic starters such as Bengaluru Masala Vade, Mangaluru Bonda Soup, Madduru Vade, Davanagere Menasinakai Bajji, Pandi Fry, Bannur Mutton Chops, and Mangaluru Fish Fry. For mains, you can dig into Chitranna, Tharakari Donne Palav, Mosaranna, Malenadu Naati Koli Saaru, Bannur Mutton Donne Palav, and Mangaluru Meen Saaru. For a sweet finish, there’s Mysore Pak Cheesecake and Kai Holige with Ghee.

When: Until November 30, from 12:30 PM to 1 AM

Where: Maize & Malt, Whitefield

Price: INR 1,000 for two

SOKA, recently ranked #28 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, is bringing back its iconic collaboration with Vāsané, the olfactory art project by multidisciplinary artist Indu Antony. For November, guests can sip on what is touted to be the country’s first fragrance-paired cocktail menu. This edition will feature smells and flavours that define Bengaluru. Highlights from the menu include Strictly Couples which is inspired by Cubbon Park’s Sunday afternoons, Put One Dum, that’s a playful nod to Bengaluru’s cultural vibe, Chai & Sponge Cake, Only God Can Judge Me, featuring Bacardi Rum, Camphor, and Tender coconut, and GSB Goose Sex Bomb. Stay tuned for the other experiences they host this month!

When: Until November 30, from 5 PM to 1 AM

Where: SOKA, Domlur

Price: A la carte

This November, Geist Brewing Co., instead of pouring one, is sending its craft beer to the Bäcker & Charlie’s kitchen for a special craft-beer-infused menu. On weekends, you can order The Repeat Strong Roast, featuring beef slow-cooked in Geist Repeat Strong Beer and served in a soft potato bun for a messy, juicy sandwich. For the vegetarians, there’s a mushroom version with a Geist Repeat Strong Beer reduction. To wrap it up, get The Dunkel Affair — a Berliner glazed with Geist Uncle Dunkel and filled with a creamy miso caramel. It’s savoury, malty, and sweet.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday in November, from 8 AM to 6 PM

Where: Bäcker & Charlie, Cox Town

Price: A la carte

Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru is all set to celebrate Children’s Day for a month-long by turning the mall into a wonderland filled with experiences, workshops, and fun activities for kids and families. There will be creative art corners, hands-on activity zones, and themed workshops. On Children’s Day, there will be special performances by jugglers, magicians, and stilt walkers. There will also be the International Clown Festival featuring heartwarming performances and hilarious acts. Plus, every Friday evening, young creators can enjoy imaginative, hands-on sessions on Liquid Art to Slime Making, and Origami to Clay Pot Making. Oh, and lastly, there will be a Drawing and Painting Competition that will be open across three age categories of 5–8 years, 9–12 years, and 13–16 years, where all participants will receive certificates, while winners will take home exciting gift hampers.

When: Until November 28, from 11 AM onwards

Where: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, Thanisandra Road

Price: INR 49 upwards

Ending November at Windmills will be Alessio Menconi Organ Trio, an Italian trio bringing the spirit of classic soul jazz and groove to the stage.

When: November 28 and 29, from 9:30 PM onwards

Where: Windmills, Whitefield

Price: INR 750 upwards

The popular theater in JP Nagar hosts a variety of plays throughout the year. You can enjoy a diverse range of productions in Kannada, other regional languages, and English. The annual Ranga Shankara theater festival is unmissable.

When: All days except Mondays

Where: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar

Entry: INR 150 upwards

Echoes of Earth, touted as India’s greenest circular music festival, is back. Just like previous editions, the festival features various cultural and curated experiences, including an exclusive artist brunch and a carefully curated flea market offering organic, natural, artisanal, and handmade products. This year, you’ll be able to catch acts and performances such as Monolink from Germany, Bedouin from the USA, Stavroz from Belgium, debutant Circle of Live from Sweden, and Grayssoker from France. Also in the mix are Bottlesmoker from Indonesia, who are known for using plants and fruits as living instruments, Submotion Orchestra from the UK, who have been around for nearly a decade, and Jatayu from India, who are a six-member line-up from Chennai that fuses Carnatic music with funk, rock, and jazz.

When: December 13 and 14, from 1 PM to 10 PM

Where: Embassy International Riding School, Yelahanka

Price: INR 6,499 upwards

Catch Vijay Prakash live as he returns to Bangalore with a concert that promises to showcase his countless classic hits. From Ninna Poojege Bande Mahadeshwara, to Jai Ho, and Gombe Heluthaide to Singara Siriye, groove to his classics in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. This will be a part of Vijayotsavam 2025-26, the multi-city tour of Vijay Prakash.  

When: Saturday, 13 December, from 6:30 PM

Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Mahadevapura

Price: INR 699 upwards

Bengaluru Comic Con is back, bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Dive into a weekend packed with celebrity sessions, exclusive merch, cosplay, and everything pop culture. Whether you're into anime, comics, gaming, or just good vibes—this is where your fandom comes to life. Watch this space for more details.

When: December 20 and 21, from 11 AM

Where: KTPO, Whitefield

Price: INR 999 upwards

Mercuri Presents — Ilaiyaraaja 50: A Legendary Musical Journey in Aid of Music for Meals, an Akshaya Patra Initiative. This is a celebration of maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s 50 years of timeless music. Music for Meals is an initiative by The Akshaya Patra Foundation dedicated to nourishing millions of children across India through wholesome school meals. Experience the magic of Ilaiyaraaja’s classics performed live, and this will be a chance for you to go the extra mile with a concert with a cause.

When: Saturday, 10 January 2026, from 7 PM onwards

Where: NICE Grounds, Madavara

Price: INR 1,200 upwards

Sunidhi Chauhan is coming to Bangalore. And we love it. She’s back for a louder, bolder, and unapologetically Sunidhi performance. This India tour will feature bigger sound, and a setlist that’s straight fire featuring all the hits that you grew up with and grooved. We are talking hits such as Sajna Ve Sajna, Dilliwaali Girlfriend, Mehbooba Mehbooba, Desi Girl and Ainvayi Ainvayi.

When: Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 7 PM onwards

Where: Venue to be announced

Price: INR 2,000 upwards

This is not a drill, Bengaluru! Linkin Park is coming to Namma Ooru. Yes, and they are making their debut in our city before going to Mumbai to headline Lollapalooza India 2026. Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain will be doing a special standalone show as part of their From Zero World Tour. Oh, and they will be joined by Bloodywood.

When: Friday, 23 January 2026, 5 PM onwards

Where: Brigade Innovation Garden, Muddenahalli

Price: Exclusive Pre-Sale for Linkin Park Underground (LPU) Legacy members begins Friday, November 14th at 11 AM IST, and 1 PM IST for LPU Passport Plus members. Visit lpunderground.com/pre-sale for more info. General On-Sale of tickets for Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour - Bengaluru go live on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 12 PM (Noon) IST, exclusively on BookMyShow. The tour is produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow.

Bandland is back. And it’s two days of everything you care about — headline acts, homegrown talents, energetic performances, and best of all, great music. The third edition returns with an energetic line-up featuring headline acts by MUSE, Train, and Karnivool. It’s time to book your spot and enjoy the performances next year.

When: February 14 and 15, 2026, from 2 PM onwards

Where: NICE Grounds, Madavara

Price: INR 4,499 upwards

Louis C.K., the six-time Emmy Award and three-time Grammy Award winner, is coming to India as part of his Ridiculous Tour. If you like his brand of stand-up comedy and have watched his specials, then you know this is your chance to catch him live.  

When: Wednesday, 11 March 2026, from 8 PM 

Where: Good Shepherd Auditorium, Richmond Town

Price: INR 3,999 upwards

Calvin Harris is coming to India for the first time, and he’s coming to Namma Ooru. As one of the stalwarts of dance music, Calvin’s soundtracks are what we have grown up with. From chart-dominating global anthems to festival-defining drops, here’s your chance to groove to everything from Summer, Feels, One Kiss, and Ocean.

When: Friday, 17 April 2026, from 4 PM onwards

Where: Venue yet to be announced

Price: INR 4,000 upwards