10 Sufi Nights In Delhi To Enjoy The Best Of Music & Mysticism

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Inspired by the works of Sufi poets like Rumi, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusro, Hafiz, and Khwaja Ghulam Farid, Sufi music is the devotional music of the Sufis. The trance-like melodies serve as a veneration of God, aiming to reach a higher, more sublime spirituality. Qawwali is the most well-known form of Sufi music, and it remains a vital part of South Asian Sufi culture, spanning decades of performances and continuing to be an important pillar of traditional music.

A Qawwali night in Delhi offers the perfect blend of culture, serene music, art, and food—everything you need for a relaxing evening. If you’re looking for the best Sufi nights in Delhi, we’ve got you covered!

Here's A List Of Best Sufi Nights In Delhi

Khubani

If there's one place where you actually feel the whole vibe of a Sufi night, it is at this lavish spot in Aerocity. With a stage for a complete qawwali set up and a live band, they take a normal Sufi night and make it a royal experience. We've also heard great things about the food, so that's an added reason to head here.

Sufi Nights: Wednesdays 

Timings: 12 PM - 5 PM 

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Modern Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian

Price for two: INR 6,000

Best known for: Mediterranean, Modern Indian, Middle Eastern

Google Rating: 3.6/5

Cafe 27

Cafe 27 offers Sufi music, tasty food, and drinks at pocket-friendly prices. We recommend booking a table, as the place tends to get packed on Sufi nights.

Sufi Nights: Fridays, live music everyday 

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 2,500

Cuisine: North Indian, Chinese

Best known for: Vodka Chicken, Dahi Ke Kebab 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Gastronomica Kitchen & Bar

The dimly lit interiors and the outdoor seating, which overlooks the M-block market, will have you feeling relaxed as you sip on amazing cocktails. They have live music and karaoke nights almost every day of the week, so we recommend you check their Instagram beforehand.

Sufi Nights: Everyday, but we'd suggest calling them up or checking out their Socials

Timings: 1 PM - 1:30 AM 

Price for two: INR 2,000

Cuisine: Oriental, North Indian, Continental, European, Chinese

Best known for: Ratatouille Cigars, Dal Gastronomica, Classic Chicken Steak, Cocktails 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Sutra Gastropub

The place that started attracting people from all corners of the city to Gurgaon regularly hosts Sufi nights. Nestled in Cyber Hub, it’s the perfect spot for G-town locals to unwind after a long workday. The best part? Their menu is to die for!

Sufi Nights: Wednesday 

Timings: 12 PM - 2 AM

Price for two: INR 2,800 

Cuisine: North Indian, Asian, Continental, Italian

Best known for: Peshawari Mutton, Cocktails, Prawns 

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Warehouse Café

A regular hangout spot for people in CP, Warehouse Cafe hosts fantastic events all week long. A crowd favourite among the younger crowd, Sufi nights with a twist of the latest mixes take place on Thursdays, making you want to start the weekend early.

Sufi Nights: Wednesday and Sunday. We'd also suggest checking their Instagram for more of their Sufi-related events.

Timings: 11 AM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 2,400

Cuisine: North Indian, Italian, Asian

Best known for: Hookah, Phuket Paneer, Mozzarella Fingers, Signature Pizza

Google Rating: 4.1/5

The Darzi Bar & Kitchen

Designed with the name of the place in mind, this spot is always buzzing throughout the week. In the afternoon, you can even bring your laptop to work here (if working out of a pub is your scene). They also have a fantastic menu.

Sufi Nights: No fixed days yet, we'd suggest keeping an eye out on their Instagram 

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 2,800

Cuisine: North Indian, Chinese, Asian, Italian, Mughlai

Best known for: Amritsari Macchi, Batata Vada, Cocktails 

Google Rating: 4/5

Shalom/Laidback Cafe

Their trendy decor and delicious selection of Middle Eastern tapas, including Kibbeh, Cheese Sambosik, Falafel, and Babaganoush, make this a great place to relax after work, truly living up to its name. It’s a perfect spot to hang out with friends after work—or even with work colleagues!

Sufi Nights: Friday

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 3,200

Cuisine: Asian, Continental, Italian, Middle Eastern

Best known for: Cheese Sambosik, Falafel, and Babaganoush 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

38 Barracks

The ambience can make or break a good Sufi session, and 38 Barracks has checked all the boxes. Let the peaceful vibes and meaningful conversations flow as your favourite songs are sung live. While they don’t have a fixed day for their Sufi nights, they regularly feature stellar guest bands like Junoon on special occasions.

Sufi Nights: No fixed day; we'd suggest keeping an eye out on their Instagram 

Timings: 10 AM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 2,500

Cuisine: North Indian

Best known for: Gosht Galauti, Khatte Bainga, Chakna Platter 

Google Rating: 4.6/5

Diablo

Diablo has their 'Whimsical Wednesday' nights buzzing with great Sufi music played by the most popular local DJs in the city. Their outdoor areas is packed with crowds enjoying the Sufi melodies while sipping on drinks and enjoying sheesha. These nights begin at 9 PM so be there on time or you will be met with long queues waiting to the enter the place.

Sufi Nights: Wednesday

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 3,700

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish, Iranian and Italian

Best known for: Mezze, Charred Paprika & Pepper Kebab, Adana Kebab

Google Rating: 4/5

Qavalli

Luxurious, mesmerising and absolutely transportive, Qavalli feels like entering a bygone Mughal era. Qavalli ticks off all the boxes when it comes to Sufi nights in Delhi with their spectacular qawwali nights where you will find the most sought after singers like the famous Niaz Nizami Brothers and Bismil performing live. They host these nights three days a week, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in both their Nehru Place and Aerocity outlets. 

Sufi Nights: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Price for two: INR 3,500

Cuisine: North Indian and Mughlai

Best known for: Hyderabadi Pakke Gosht Ki Dum Biryani, Nawab's Galawat Kebab and Kaju Kham Khatai

Google Rating: 4.8/5

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