With the festival season to soon come knocking on our doors, August is the time to get in those much-needed moments to relax and enjoy before the busy days ahead. Whether it means going on shopping sprees, catching a concert or two, sipping on salt-rimmed margaritas, or attending delightful workshops- we have got you covered. We have thereby created a roundup of the best events and things to do in Delhi just in time for August.
1. Catch a Concert
🎶Shreya Ghoshal Live: Listen to your favourite hits performed by the celebrated singer. A night of enchanting tunes bringing back nostalgic memories, this is a concert that Bollywood fans should not miss. You can get your tickets here.
📅August 10 from 6 pm onwards
📍Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
🎵King and Friends: The global superstar with a host of surprise guests is here to create an eventful night performing their brand new album. You can book your tickets here.
📅August 2 from 7 pm onwards
📍KD Jadhav, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
2. Plan a relaxing coffee date
Catch a few moments of peace and plan a relaxing afternoon perched in a cafe with a good book and a glass of iced latte complemented with muffins and pastries!
☕Coffee Bond: Specialising in drip coffee, order a cup and take a seat in one of their cushioned booths with a side of their delicious hummus and pita bread.
☕Cafe Wink: Try a glass of their delicious iced frappe served in flavours like hazelnut, chocolate, and tiramisu! Sprinkled with lots and lots of plants, this cafe surely exudes a homely aesthetic.
Find the full list of the best cafes to visit here.
3. Experience a beautiful candlelight concert
Hues of candlelight, enchanting music, and the company of your loved ones. Sound like a beautiful evening right? Head to one of the many candlelight concerts happening this August for an experience to remember.
🕯️Candlelight: Best Movie Soundtracks (August 9 @ Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts)
✨Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay (August 16 @ Le Méridien New Delhi)
💫Candlelight: A Tribute to Ed Sheeran (August 23 @ Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts)
4. Dance through the night at Social’s Garam Masala event
Offering a unique night of music originating from South Asian communities all over the world, this event is a must-visit for all music lovers. You can book your tickets here.
📅August 9 from 9 pm- 12 am
📍Hauz Khas Social
5. Enjoy relaxing activities with the monsoon in full swing
With August being one of the wettest months of the year, a few relaxing activities should be enough to ward off those monsoon blues. We have therefore curated a monsoon guide for planning the best things to do in Delhi during these rainy days. You can check them out here.
6. Catch Kenny Sebastian Live
Catch the beloved standup comedian this August as he performs the leg leg of his India tour. You can book your tickets here.
📅August 3 from 7:30 pm onwards
📍Siri Fort Auditorium
7. Experience the Destination India Gallery Exhibition at DAG
An amalgamation of foreign artists capturing the aesthetics and architecture of India, this exhibition seeks to view India from the eyes of foreign artists who brought over a fresh sense of aesthetic sensibility. Find out more information here.
📅13th July – 24th August 2024
📍22A, Janpath Road, Windsor Place
🕰️10:30 am – 7:00 pm
8. Celebrate at the ultimate Summer Sundowner festival
With a fleet of 100 restaurants, combined with an exciting amalgamation of art and music from 20-plus artists, we bring you the fest of the season. Explore pop-ups, street cuisine, photo ops, and more for the weekend as you shed all your worries in this amazing food and music festival. You can get your tickets here.
📅August 4 from noon onwards
📍Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium