With the festive season to come knocking on our doors, September is the month to start our full-fledged prep for the festivities and to catch a few moments of recess in between. From shopping in colourful streets and walking through corridors saturated with art pieces to singing along to your favourite tunes in packed concerts, we have you covered. We therefore bring you the best things to do in Delhi during September.
1. Get tickets to the Art Asia Fair in Delhi
Brought together by KINTEX and Art Asia, this premium fair is a historic debut of the country’s own international platform for Asian art. Curating a wide range of artworks from painting and sculpture to photography and digital installations, this fair is a culmination of galleries stemming from multiple countries. You can book your tickets to experience a melting pot of collectors, galleries, curators and more.
📍Yashobhoomi Exhibition Centre, Dwarka, Delhi
📅September 25-28, 2025
🎟️You can book your tickets here
2. Take a seat at one of Delhi’s cosy cafes this rainy season
Is there anything better than warm pours of cappuccinos, delicious plates of desserts and the company of a good book? Hard to beat, we know. So why not capitalise on the remainder of this monsoon season and head to one of Delhi’s cosy cafes for a solo date?
Find the full list of cosy cafes here.
3. Prep for the festival season at these vibrant shopping destinations
Festival preparations are a handful. From clothes, sweets, and spices to even the smallest of novelties, they take up much of our time and effort. Therefore, we bring you a list of shopping destinations that will cover everything you’ve marked on your to-do list.
🛍️Karol Bagh Market: Get your traditional wear from this colourful market offering gorgeous ethnic outfits at insanely affordable prices.
👜Dilli Haat: Walking down the alleys, presenting meticulously crafted handicrafts and such presents a great option for gifting this festival season. You can find hand-painted novelties, beautifully woven baskets and more.
Find the full list of great shopping destinations in Delhi here.
4-12. Head to an inspiring Candlelight Concert
Mesmerising tunes of your favourite artists, among the gorgeous aesthetic of a thousand candlelights, sounds like just the unwinding session you need. Catch an inspiring concert this September for a moment to remember.
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay (September 7 @ Roseate House)
✨Candlelight: Film Scores and Hollywood Epics (September 7 @ Roseate House)
💫Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman (September 7 @ Roseate House)
🕯️Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA (September 21 @ Le Méridien New Delhi)
✨Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh (September 21 @ Le Méridien New Delhi)
💫Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh (September 27 @ Apparel House)
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh (September 27 @ Apparel House)
✨ Candlelight: Tribute to Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (September 28 @ The Stainless Gallery)
💫 Candlelight: Tribute to R.D. Burman (September 28 @ The Stainless Gallery)
13. Get tickets to the Museum of Illusions
With 50-plus exhibits, upside-down world, vortex tunnels and exhibition rooms among more, the Museum of Illusions is a one-stop fun destination for friends and family. You can plan a quirky date here or even stop by during the weekend with kids before family dinners.
📍A 30-33, 1st Floor A Block, Inner Circle Connaught Place
🎟️You can book your tickets here
7-11. Enjoy a delicious Onam sadhya at Delhi’s South Indian restaurants
Over twenty-two dishes bring a slice of Kerala this Onam at some of the best South Indian restaurants in Delhi. Serving flavourful rasam to creamy avial, these restaurants offer a lavish spread bringing a delicious charm to this year’s Onam festivities. We have therefore curated our top 5 restaurants that you must visit for a lip-smacking Onam Sadhya. You can find the full list, dates and reservation links here.
12. Visit a hidden speakeasy in Delhi
Offering a seductive retro charm, Noctis in Panscheel Park hides behind a dilapidated cupboard door serving scandalous drinks and a limited yet indulgent appetisers. From homemade vermouth to its cheeky signature cocktails, its dim-lit interiors and archaic novelties are a must to experience. You can read more about the speakeasy, its menu and ambience here.
13. Get your coffee to go at Delhi’s newest grab-and-go spot
Operating out of a whole in the wall, abcoffee is Delhi’s newest tiny cafe serving delicious coffee and finger food at astounding affordable prices. From their matchas and iced lattes to fudgy brownies and chocolate chip banana bread, their menu rarely disappoints, as a hand out of a whole serves them within minutes. You can read more about the cafe and its menu here.
14. Get tickets to ISKATE by Roseate
Glide across India’s largest all-weather indoor ice skating rink to escape the rainy days and make a romantic date out of it. Throughout your session, you can further take a break to indulge in some delicious pastries and baked goods at their in-house patisserie.
📍ISKATE, 632, 6th Floor, Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurugram
🎟️You can book your tickets here