25 Best Events Happening In Delhi In October

This year’s Annual Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation (RJMF) Exhibition backed by Dhoomimal Gallery highlights the creativity of 60 emerging artists selected from over 500 nationwide entries, showcasing more than 120 works across paintings, printmaking, sculptures, video installations, and digital art. On 14 October, four winning artists will be felicitated at their Annual RJMF Awards ceremony. Each awardee will receive a cash price along with continued mentorship and opportunities to grow their artistic journey so join in for a creative cause!

When: Until 15 October

Where: Dhoomimal Gallery, Connaught Place

Price: Free entry

Knox’s signature community wellness experience is back. It's an early-morning social that feels like a festival of fitness, recovery, and connection. There will be a line-up of ice plunges, jacuzzis, saunas, and recharge rituals alongside animal flow sessions, mobility workouts, live DJ sets, nourishing food, and curated wellness brands. So, if you are in the early morning gang, you know where to be!

When: 12 October

Where: Dirty Good, Delhi

Price: INR 1,500 per person

Experience a first-of-its-kind celebration of India's boundless musical diversity. 10 artists, 4 days and 1 stage, all set to make your experience memorable with music becoming memory, dialogue, and freedom. Curated by renowned Carnatic vocalist, author and activist, T. M. Krishna, this fest brings together artists from across India in a festival that echoes KNMA's vision of making art inclusive, accessible and reflective of lived realities.

When: 9 October to 12 October

Where: Sunder Nursery

Price: INR 199 per person for each show

Jazz Weekender is back! This year, there will be 10+ international and Indian artists spanning jazz, neo-soul, R&B, funk, and electronic beats. But apart from music, one can enjoy afternoon picnics on the grass at 1AQ with live sets, evening sessions as the sun sets through the trees, craft cocktails, and curated F&B pop-ups, as well as an artisan flea market between sets.

When: 11 October to 12 October

Where: 1AQ, Delhi

Price: INR 3,199 per person onwards

Curated by the renowned storyteller Laksh Maheshwari, also known as Single Handedly, this unique event pays homage to the profound poetry and timeless philosophy of Sufi legends like Amir Khusrow, Bulleh Shah and Kabir. Laksh will weave captivating narratives of these iconic figures, sharing tales of love, spirituality, and self-discovery.

When: 12 October

Where: Bipin Chandra Pal Bhavan Auditorium

Price: INR 799 per person onwards

This is a musical tribute to the cinematic genius. Rendered by Delhi based Ms.Fouzia Dastango, songs sung by Mrs Latika Jain, a soulful singer from Mumbai, and the script written by Sh.Abbas Qamar — you don't want to miss this soul-stirring evening.

When: 11 October, 6 PM

Where: Kamani Auditorium

Price: INR 199 per person onwards

Imagine the Art & Design Fair has returned to the stunning PSOI Club, Nehru Park. Over three extraordinary days, Nehru Park will transform into a living canvas of art and design, bringing together renowned masters, contemporary stars, rising talents, and celebrated galleries from across India.

When: 10 October to 12 October

Where: PSOI Club, Nehru Park

Price: INR 199 per person onwards

The Delhi Art Weekend is a 10-day celebration of art, culture, and conversation across the city. The programme brings together exhibitions, panels, curated walks, live music, workshops, studio and store visits, and intimate gatherings at venues including Travancore Palace, KNMA, Vadehra, Method Delhi, and more.

When: 3 October to 12 October

Where: Multiple venues

Price: INR 1,299 per person onwards

The most popular Diwali mela is back in the capital! We have so many memories of the Blind School Diwali Mela and even though shopping there can pinch you a bit in terms of the pricing, the nostalgia makes it worth the trip!

When: 11 October to 17 October, 10:30 AM - 8 PM

Where: The Blind Relief Association, Delhi Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, near The Oberoi, New Delhi

Price: Free entry

LBB Tip: Don't miss on our list of Diwali melas in Delhi here.

We are super pumped for this pop-up, for it might be the most unbelievably creative meal we will have in a very long time. Gaggan Aannd, the maestro behind Gaggan, Bangkok, is collaborating with Chef Adwait Anantwar, the force behind INJA, for a two-day culinary experience. There will be a collision of flavours, experimentation at its peak and just really good food, so you'd better book yourselves a spot before they sell out.

When: 11 October, 7:30 PM for dinner and 12 October, 1 PM for lunch

Where: INJA, The Manor

Price: at INR 25,000 plus taxes per person

For a break from the chaos in your life, head to Krishna Das's concert happening in Delhi this month. Known as the world’s best-loved kirtan singer, Krishna Das will transform the evening into one dedicated to sacred music and devotion.

When: 31 October

Where: Brahmkamal Hall - Auditorium

Price: INR 4,999 per person onwards

Gallery Pristine Contemporary is presenting 'Chromatic Currents', the first-ever solo exhibition in India by iconic leading Singaporean artist Kumari Nahappan. Celebrated for iconic public sculptures such as Saga at Changi Airport and Pembungaan at OUE Bayfront, Nahappan—transforms seeds, spices, and organic forms into monumental sculptures.

When: 12 September to 30 October

Where: Pristine Contemporary, South Extension I

Price: Free entry

Art Magnum, in collaboration with K.K. Hebbar Art Foundation, is organising a preview of Silappadikaram: One of Five Tamil Epics – K.K. Hebbar Interprets the Classic, curated by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya. The exhibit is live until 31 Oct 2025. But  on Sundays, you can only go by appointment.

When: Until 31 October

Where: Art Magnum, Sri Aurobindo Marg

Price: Free entry

For a unique Halloween experience, head to HorrorCon 2025 happening in the capital at the end of this month. There will be horror cosplay, content creators and artists diving into storytelling, spooky games, panels with paranormal experts, bestselling horror authors, chilling podcasters and India’s first ever Halloween parade! 

When: 25 October to 26 October

Where: NSIC Exhibition Ground Gate 6

Price: INR 499 per person onwards

Travis Scott aka La Flame is all set to perform in India this October with his CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR 2025. So, if you want to witness history in making with fans screaming ‘FE!N’ on the top of the lungs, this is your moment. Known for his mosh pit energy, mind-bending visuals that give Goosebumps and high-energy songs that put you in Sicko Mode, you better not miss this one!

When: 18 October and 19 October, 5 PM

Where: JLN Stadium

Price: INR 3,500 per person onwards

In line with keeping your dining experiences interesting, this month-long event at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi offers a world-class culinary experience across the hotel's signature restaurants, showcasing flavours from around the globe. One can enjoy multi course menus curated at Shang Palace for authentic Chinese fare or Sorrento for refined Italian flavours. 

When: Until 31 October

Where: Shangri-La Eros New Delhi

Price: INR 2,500++ per person

Don't have any Diwali parties to attend? Don't be upset and turn up for this one at Auro. This Bollywood Diwali party is claiming to bring you Dharma Productions level grandeur and drama. There will be photo booths, desi fits, booze and pop ups and of course, dhol and Bollywood beats to give you all the festive feels.

When: 17 October

Where: Auro Kitchen Bar

Price: INR 1,299

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

This unlimited feast lets you savour a wide range of expertly crafted dim sum with no restrictions on your favourites. Ideal for groups, it’s the perfect way to indulge in a variety of dishes, from juicy steamed dumplings to crispy bites, all served in Royal China's luxuriously vibrant setting.

When: Monday to Thursday, 12 PM - 3:30 PM

Where: Royal China, Chanakya Mall, Chanakya Puri

Price: INR 2,150 ++ per person

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

This newbie in town is pulling up with its Banng'in After Hours, scheduled for every Thursday. If you have dreaded the 'almost Thursday' feels, then sip and savour the energy at Banng. Let loose with their curated cocktails as you step into their intimate, low-lit world of rare spirits, playful bar bites, and groovy beats. This weekly bar night will host house and disco DJs alongside lip-smacking food. 

When: Every Thursday, 10 PM to 2 AM

Where: Banng

Price: A la Carte. 

American band The Lumineers is performing live in the capital next year and with only one stop in the subcontinent, the tickets are gonna go MIA in a jiffy. Being one of the most beloved indie-folk bands in the world, get ready to hum along to their iconic tunes like ‘Ho Hey’, ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Stubborn Love’ and ‘Ophelia’.

When: 1 February, 5 PM

Where: Huda Ground, Gurugram

Price: TBA. The tickets go live on 13 August 2025, 12 PM, exclusively on BookMyShow.

India’s first-ever lifestyle and beauty festival, Nykaaland, is back, and this time, it's happening here in Delhi! This pink party is bringing you the best of beauty and fashion. You don't want to miss a weekend packed with beauty workshops, masterclasses, delicious food and drinks, and electrifying performances. And did we mention? Loads of freebies!

When: 7 November to 9 November 

Where: NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla

Price: INR 999 per person onwards