22 Best Events Happening In Delhi This August

To ring in the festive feels of Onam, we are collaborating with Mahabelly for an Onam Sadya supper club. It’s an intimate, sit-down experience made for those who love tradition, flavour, and festive stories told through food where you will be served Sadya on banana leaves, with 20+ soulful dishes that celebrate Kerala’s rich culinary heritage.

When: 23 August, 12 PM - 2 PM

Where: Mahabelly

Price: INR 1,450 per person

Mohan Brothers, Lakshay Mohan and Aayush Mohan are back for the second edition of their 'Monsoon Ragas' and all set to take listeners on an immersive journey of monsoon melodies through their sitar and sarod jugalbandi. They will transport you into a world of melodic rains and rhythmic thunder, capturing the spirit of the monsoon through their tunes.

When: 21 August, 7 PM

Where: Kamani Auditorium

Price: INR 400 per person onwards

Malachiii's intoxicating voice (coupled with the amazing music production, of course) has made Move and Positions our daily jam and now, you can sing along to these viral songs with him performing live in the capital this month!

When: 23 August, 8 PM

Where: TBA

Price: INR 999 per person

Giving you a peek into the royals' traditions and possessions, the Royal Fables exhibit is back for its fifteenth season. Celebrating the grandeur of princely India in a showcase that unites legacy with contemporary expression, this season, the spotlight is on crafts, cuisine, couture, and collectables — brought to life by royals and visionary designers.

When: 22 August, 11 AM - 9 PM

Where: The Mansion, Hyatt Regency Delhi

Price: Free entry 

If this monsoon is giving you all the feels and you wish to pick a new hobby to get out of the slump then let this be your sign! Kori's, the OG Korean restaurant in Delhi is doing a four-day Korean culinary workshop to teach you how to make yummy K-food at home. From popular dishes like kimbap and pajeon to a few lesser known classics, learn all this and more from their chefs!

When: 18 August to 21 August, 4 PM

Where: Kori's, Safdarjung Enclave

Price: INR 1,695 per person

Now, millennials are gonna love this one. Comedian Papa CJ is back after a hiatus and is doing a tour across four cities in India this August. There will be chaos, unhinged jokes and hard-hitting digs, so you better brace yourselves!

When: 24 August, 8 PM

Where: Epicentre, Gurugram

Price: INR 999 per person onwards

If you haven't experienced Sunset Cinema Club's collaboration with The Piano Man wherein you are served a meal inspired by the classic movie they are showcasing, then you must turn up for this one! Up next, they have 'Julie & Julia', a heartwarming tale of two women who are separated by time but united by their hunger for meaning, mastery and butter. There will be a five-course French tasting menu inspired by the film's most tasteful moments.

When: 24 August, 12 PM

Where: The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre

Price: INR 3,000 per person

This is all set to be an ode to the timeless legacy of Mirza Ghalib with storytelling, poetry and music performances. This special evening features Fouzia Dastango, India's first female Dastango, alongside Firoz Khan. In addition, there will be a musical ghazal performance by Dr. Meelu Verma. And to wrap things up, an indulgent spread of Old Delhi delicacies.

When: 23 August, 6: 30 PM onwards

Where: Kathika Cultural Centre and Museum

Price: INR 2,500 per person

Head to Papon's next live performance in the capital for an evening of nostalgia, ghazals and poetry. His soulful voice will honour the legendary Indian artists from the 70s, 80s, and 90s in this intimate baithak. If this sounds like something you'd like, this one is an unskippable event.

When: 30 August, 8 PM

Where: TBA

Price: INR 17,000 per person

Celebrate the spirit of Onam with South Side Story bringing you the best of culture with iconic artists, amazing food, and the magic of the South. Grab your mundus and tie on those beautiful gajras because this is going to be epic. Performers include Shobana, Aattam Kalasamithe, Job Kurian, Sooraj Santhosh Live, TM Krishna, The Raghu Dixit Project, Thaikkudam Bridge, Story Teller The Band, Avial and Wild Wild Women.

When: 30 August to 31 August, 12 PM onwards

Where: KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium

Price: INR 499 per person onwards

Art Incept is hosting an exhibit named 'Original Shadows: Contemporary Expressions Across Mediums of Printmaking' that will bring together works of 14 contemporary artists reimagining, reflecting and redefining the timeless art of printmaking. Made using different techniques like etching, woodcut, lithography, serigraphy, and mezzotint.

When: 17 July to 30 August

Where: Art Incept, Southpoint Mall, Golf Course Rd.

Price: Free entry

This food trail brings you the chance to feast on kanjivada, naan khatai, dahi bhalle, aloo chaat, kachori, lemon soda, lassi, kulfi, chole bhature or matar kulche, Nagori chai, paan, and jalebi – every culinary gem from Old Delhi's streets coupled with exploring iconic landmarks like Chandni Chowk, Fatehpuri Masjid, and Red Fort, to spiritual stops like Jain Mandir and Sheeshganj Gurudwara.

When: 30 August, 5 PM 

Where: DBC Old Delhi Meeting Point: Lal Qila Metro Gate No 1, near Red Fort, Chandni Chowk

Price: INR 999N per person

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

Fellow Grammar roomies, align! The Grammar Room's summer menu is just what your next supper needs to be— light, fresh and soul-satisfying. As usual, their team is bringing you the best of season with newness in form of summer seaweed rolls that are 100% yummy and 200% worth ordering in the heat. The Mango Kimchi Soba highlights one of god's best gifts to us— mangoes with a slight zing and the French Shroom Bao is umami and makes your tastebuds dance. For dessert, there's an affogato tartine that we are eyeing for our next visit when we want a mellow hit of caffeine. Oh, and for cocktails, there's a coffee and strawberry sangria to sip on on gloomy days and the Coconut Mizuwari if you want vacation feels.

When: June onwards

Where: Across all three The Grammar Room outlets in Mehrauli, Khan Market and 32nd Milestone

Price: a la carte

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. 

Call Me Ten is ruling the roost when it comes to being one of the hottest and most happening Japanese spots in town. The multi-level restaurant is now focused on their summer offerings that involve everything summer and mango related that also embodies the restaurant’s philosophy of trust, transformation, and timeless flavour. Expect everything from the robata grill, where summer’s elemental energy is channeled through fire and smoke, to dishes like the delectable salmon tartare on crisped rice, to even the mango carpaccio! Other than the food, you cannot miss on their excellent bar program! A few must try summer drinks are the Mango Sticky Rice, the Tom Yum, and the Bathtub. So, if you're in the mood for fine food that brings summer on a plate then head on now. 

When: May - October, 2025 

Where: Call Me Ten 

Price: A la carte

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

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.