If you are looking to plan a perfect weekend, we’ve got your back. Right when the weekday blues hit (especially after that priceless long weekend), it is only right that you look forward to the next weekend. Thinking of a “no pants weekend” won’t do anymore. With Delhi‘s hidden walking trails, street shopping, and soulful music live at venues, it is rather unfair of you not to head out. Fortunately, to make it a bit easier, we have curated a list of the best things to do this weekend in Delhi NCR (January 30 – February 1), beyond watching the paint dry. And, there’s something for everyone!
Rock out at Face-2-face
Get prepped to start the weekend high and loud with Face-2-Face debuting in India and Gurgaon on Friday, January 30. If you love techno, this one is unmissable. The concept here is simple: two DJs face one another on separate setups, resulting in an intense and fast-paced rave jamming session. With 10 international lineups, it’s going to be loud, industrial, and an ultimate showdown. Face2Face is termed a “sanctuary for techno purists” for all good reasons.
Get your tickets here.
📅Friday, January 30
⏰8:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 1,699/- onwards
Get fit at the Wellness Carnival
This event is perfect for those who have put getting fit as part of their New Year’s resolution. With a full day packed with yoga, trampoline jumping, flower therapy, homoeopathy workshops, pilates, and much more, who would have thought wellness could be a party in itself? Get a refreshing end to the week at The Wellness Carnival, where from 9 AM to 6 PM, you find a community that has fun getting healthy together.
Book your slot here.
📅Saturday, January 31
⏰9:00 AM onwards
💰₹ 299/- onwards
Laugh your heart out at Sumukhi Suresh LIVE
There’s nothing more refreshing than an evening full of hearty laughter. Beyond Instagram reels, Sumukhi Suresh brings her laugh riot, live to Delhi. As a pat on your back for ending the first month of the year successfully, book your slot and be a witness to some of Sumukhi’s unapologetic jokes. Moreover, they are witty, dynamic, and will definitely leave you feeling lighter in the heart.
Get your tickets here
📅Saturday, January 31
⏰7:00 PM
💰₹ 499/-
An evening of books and snacks with Gurugram Reads
If you are looking to truly unwind and destress after a hectic week of work, a good book and snacks seem like the perfect weekend plan. Gurgaon Reads is a silent reading community, meeting every weekend for only a few hours to experience the joy of reading together. Pack some snacks and take a mat to sit, take in the silence of refreshing evenings, and finish that book lying on your bedside for days.
For Delhi peeps, there’s also a Lodhi Reads community that meets every Saturday at 4:30 PM in Lodhi Garden.
📅Every Saturday
⏰5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
💰Free
Step into India’s first Ayurvedic Cafe in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh. Tucked inside the campus of Maharishi Ayurvedic College, Soma’s cosy and light ambience is all the more inviting. Whether you want to visit for brunch or evening tea, they have a healthier version of all your food. Not just healthy and delicious, but each dish is carefully curated with Ayurvedic techniques and principles in mind.
⏰Monday to Sunday ( 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM)
💰₹600/- for two
Reserve a table by calling +91 9090422323
Bend reality at the Museum of Illusions
If you are wondering where to spend your adult money, we have just the place for you. With over 80 artworks and installations that defy all logic (except physics), enter the fun-filled world of the Museum of Illusions. Peer into infinity, watch your friends go upside down, or walk into a rolling tunnel, each exhibit tricks your mind and eyes. Remember to bring your phones for treasure-worthy snapshots.
Buy your tickets here.
📅Everyday
⏰11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💰₹500/- onwards
Immerse yourself in The Lumineers Tour
With only one tour location in India, The Lumineers – Automatic Tour is making its way to Delhi for a concert this Sunday, February 1. With their soulful music and legendary tunes like ‘Ophelia’, ‘Ho Hey’ and ‘Cleopatra’, get ready to singalong to this beloved indie-folk band. Their indie-folk tunes hit just the right chord and seem perfect to end the week immersed in a high-octane surrounding and community, vibing to their tunes. Hurry, the tickets go MIA fast!
Buy your tickets here
📅Sunday, February 1
⏰5:00 PM onwards
💰₹4,000/- onwards
Watch the open-air candelight screening of Hum Tum
A cosy home, good food, and a cherished movie, that usually seems like how a weekend should be. Sunset Cinema Club is bringing an open-air cinema screening of one of the cutest Bollywood rom-coms, Hum Tum. Surround yourself with soft and romantic candlelights, fresh breeze, and the warm aroma of wood-fire pizza. Pair it with a glass of wine and your evening is perfection. They have special couple tickets too.
Get your tickets here.
📅Saturday, January 31
⏰6:00 PM onwards
💰₹2,500/- onwards
A weekend of art & music at Lodhi Art Festival
This February, Lodhi Art District is getting yet another rmakeover and you are all invited to behold. The Lodhi Art festival will bring together over 50 artists from around he work to conceptualise and repaint the iconic street murals. Additionally, there will be secret gigs, live concerts, and random street performances throughout the day and month. For a month, the streets of Lodhi colony will be buzzing with art, music and workshops.
📅Sunday, February 1 (to February 28)
⏰10:00 AM onwards
💰Free
Experience 360 Degrees Cinematic Shiva Immersive
India’s first and very own VR cinematic experience is in town. Running only for three months, the Shiva Immersive experience is a culture-tech production. Through life-size installations, temperature effects, spatial sounds, and 360 degrees projections, the experience will take you through a multi-sensory journey of Lord Shiva. Finally, there is a VR exploration that takes you atop the legendary, Kailash Parvat.
Get your tickets here.
📅Saturday, January 31
⏰Multiple timeslots
💰499/- onwards
Join Unmukt’s open mic for an evening of songs, laughter & poetry
After a long week of toiling in the office, let your hidden talents take centre stage. Every Saturday, Unmukt Studio opens its stage for budding creatives and artists to express themselves freely. Join them for a soothing evening of poetry, storytelling and comedy. Here, expression knows no bounds. Moreover, you can simply join as a spectator too and connect with fellow creatives.
Book your tickets here.
📅 Saturday, January 31
⏰5:00 PM onwards
💰199/- onwards
Step aboard the RMS Titanic at this “Titanic: A Voyage Through Time” VR experience
Ever wondered how grand the historic and legendary RMS Titanic actually was? You now have a chance to see it all for yourself at this extraordinaire 45-mins VR experience. This journey takes you all the way back to 1921 as a passenger, walk its grand stairwell, see the rooms in different classes, feel the scare as it hits the ice berg, and finally dive into the wreckage as it stands today.
Book your ticket here.
📅All days, except Monday
⏰ 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
💰₹ 1,120/- onwards
Experience a high tea sundowner at Haveli Dharampura
Give your weekend a refined makeover. Nestled in the historic lanes of Old Delhi, the 200-year old Mughal Era, Haveli Dharampura is hosting a sundowner. At their exclusive rooftop, as the golden rays of sun begin to set, they are hosting an indulging 3-course High Tea with gourmet chaats, beverages and desserts from Old Delhi streets. Additionally, try your hand at traditional kite flying guided by the hotel team, with a picturesque view of the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and more.
Get your tickets here.
📅Every Saturday and Sunday
⏰ 4:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 2,500/- onwards
Bhajan Clubbing with the Backstage Siblings
Did you know that ‘bhajan clubbing‘ is one of the biggest Gen Z trends in India? With the uncertainties in the world right now, we’d say fair enough. This Sunday, experience first ever jamming tour by the Backstage Siblings, singing along to popular bhajans. This one-of-a-kind night makes devotion meet Bollywood, you are welcome to sing, dance, and cry at this no-rule musical night.
Of course, there is no alcohol involved and it’s completely family-friendly.
Get your tickets here.
📅Sunday, February 1
⏰ 6:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 1,499/- onwards
Participate in a game night with the Board Gaming Community
If you love to get strategic, competitive, or just enjoy a night of drinks, snacks, and board games, you must join the Board Gaming Community of Delhi NCR. They host meetups and unique board games every day and in a variety of places. Think Go Party with sushi or Catan with pizza! Moreover, you can find them spread across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and even Faridabad. Perfect, you don’t even have to travel far!
This Sunday, February 1, they are even hosting a Jenga Tournament. If you’d like to participate, find the details on their Instagram!
📅Everyday
⏰ 4:00 PM onwards
💰₹ 399/- onwards (membership fees)
Witness the story of the universe at Nehru Planetarium
Who doesn’t love all things space? We are not talking about the mathematical equations involved, but the sheer fascination at the vastness of it. The old Prime Minister’s residence, turned museum, Nehru Planetarium hosts several shows and programs throughout the year. With 360-degree projection, spatial sounds, and well-researched information, the shows, 2D: Boundaries of Universe and 3D: Robot Explores showcases the mysteries of the universe. For 45 minutes of dome shows, you are in for a spectacular ride.
Buy your tickets at the venue
📅Everyday (Except Mondays)
⏰11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
💰₹ 70/- onwards