With few spells of rain gracing the capital city, we are grateful for these brief moments of relief and well, we are going to capitalise on it! So whether you are simply looking for a great bar to sip on pints of beer or some colourful cocktails or are looking for something unique to enjoy with your friends, we’ve rounded up some brilliant things to do in Delhi this July.
1. Spend your mornings among pottery, good company, and mimosas!
The Clay Company in Delhi hosts brilliant workshops as well as courses for those seeking to learn the art of pottery. So if you are planning a fun date, some father-daughter time, or are just into getting your hands dirty building clay creations, Mimosa Mornings might be the one for you. Held every Sunday in Gurgaon, it is a great way to meet like-minded people over glasses of bubbles, delicious snacks, and of course to build your one-of-a-kind clay masterpieces! You can DM their Instagram account to book your slot.
📍4101, Ground floor, Ashok Road, Sushant Lok Phase 1, Block B, DLF Phase IV, Near Galleria Marke
2. Spend your evening experiencing the sensational candlelight concerts
Bringing you a multi-sensory music experience, candlelight concerts are a gateway to unplug and lose yourself among the hues of candles and the melodies of your favourite artists. From the tunes of Coldplay, and Mozart, to Chopin, these concerts are held in enchanting venues right in the heart of Delhi.
🕯️Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin (12th July @ Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts)
✨Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay (27th July @ Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts)
3. Catch a live stand-up comedy performance
Catch one of your favourite comics performing live this month in the capital city!
🎤Gaurav Gupta at Sirfifort Auditorium, Delhi: Spend an evening with this viral comic promising non-stop laughter. Starting at 1,099 INR, get your tickets here.
📅July 6 at 7:30 pm
🎤Vir Das at Sirifort Auditorium, Delhi: After claiming global fame, Vir Das is back on tour in his home country performing his hilarious new material. Starting at 499 INR, get your tickets here.
📅July 13 at 5:00 pm
🎤Amit Tandon at Vegas Mall Delhi: Laugh your night away with this hysterical comic. Starting at 999 INR, get your tickets here.
📅July 20 at 6:00 pm
4. Jam with Derek & The Cats at The Piano Man
An eight-piece ensemble, Derek and The Cats is an up-and-coming band that has already stirred up quite a fan following. Thanks to a mention by Rolling Stones India naming their album the top 15 albums in India in 2022. Catch their live act this month in none other than the famous Piano Man in Delhi! You can get your tickets here.
📅July 20 at 8:30 pm onwards
5. Go on a restaurant crawl currently nominated for the World Culinary Awards!
Spend this July trying and tasting restaurants across Delhi that have made a global mark. With excellent food, great service, gorgeous interiors and an innovative menu to scour through, you can find the full list of restaurants here.
6. Craving a sugar rush? Head onto Counter Culture Coffee for their viral treats!
From croissants to pastries to rich hot chocolates among more, Counter Culture Coffee is a dessert haven, not to mention a perfect place to unwind with friends, family or even first dates. Do not miss a cup of their freshly brewed cold coffee which goes perfectly well with their flaky and buttery croissants. Find out more about what to order at this cafe here.
7. Take a colourful walk among clouds of spices at Khari Baoli
Need to stock up on glass jars of spices, premium tea, quality nuts and more for your next dinner party? Well, look no further than the historic alleys of Asia’s largest spice market in Delhi. Spend the day exploring this junction of colours and aromas and learn everything you need to know before visiting the market here.
8. Keep the kids in high spirits as school reopens with fun-filled activities
Schools are reopening soon which means long faces and dreary mornings. Well, it does not have to be that way anymore. Keep the kids entertained with these fun-filled activities to make sure those long faces do not stay for too long! From cool splashes during the weekends to picnics in the park after tiring tuition classes, we have got you covered.
9. Indulge in a series of curated experiences and masterclasses
Looking to elevate your skills to impress at your next party? From crafting sushis to excelling at making cloud-soft dumplings and crusty woodfire pizza, these workshops promise to flood your weekends with exciting experiences. Let go of your plans with your TV and couch and join one of their masterclasses to meet like-minded people, whip up delicious delicacies and have a fun weekend out!
🍷The Craft of Mixology: Learn the art of mixology under the guidance of a top mixologist in this master class. Soon you will be whipping up glasses of delicious cocktails at your next house party! Slots are available for 3000 INR and you can book it here.
📅July 6 at 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
📍Red, Vasant Vihar
🍫Chocolate Factory Tour and Tasting: An Unusual yet unique experience that is bound to make the little kid in you very very happy! Go on a tour of the bean-to-bar chocolate factory followed by a tasting experience where you will get to sample different kinds of chocolates along with desserts. You can book this experience at 1600 INR here.
📅20 July at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍Darkins Chocolate Factory, Okhla Phase 1
💃All Things Fun: Producing a curation of culinary, pottery, and dance among other experiences, you can find classes to learn how to make delicious sushis, macaroons, cocktails, pizzas to even salsa classes to elevate your weekends. You can book their upcoming range of workshops for July here.
10. Catch the Walking through a Songline Exhibition at KNMA before it ends!
This exhibition in association with the Australian High Commission and KNMA is nothing short of stepping inside clusters of stars. An immersive multimedia installation, this exhibition will be live till the 10th of July at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) so make sure you catch it before it ends!
📅Find out more info here.