Looking for the best things to do in Delhi NCR this weekend (15–17 May 2026)? From IPL action and Sufi baithaks to comedy shows, wellness experiences, immersive concerts, and vibrant social meetups — Delhi NCR is packed with exciting experiences this weekend.
Delhi’s cultural calendar is also buzzing with prestigious film festivals like the Habitat International Film Festival, which recently brought award-winning global cinema to India Habitat Centre.
KahaJaun brings you the ultimate curated list of the top events happening across Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida 👇
Franchise India 2026 Delhi
📅 16–17 May 2026
📍 Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
One of India’s biggest business and startup expos bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, brands, and franchise opportunities under one roof. The event features networking sessions, brand showcases, panel discussions, and insights into India’s growing startup and franchise ecosystem.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Candlelight Concert Experience by Live Your City
📅 16 May 2026
📍 Le Méridien, Delhi
An immersive candlelight concert experience featuring live instrumental performances in a beautifully illuminated setting. Known for intimate ambience and cinematic music arrangements, the event blends classical and contemporary compositions into a visually stunning evening.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on Live Your City
Love, Online (Theatre Play)
📅 17 May 2026
📍 Little Theatre Group (LTG) Auditorium: Delhi
A contemporary theatre production exploring relationships in the digital age through humour, emotions, and relatable storytelling around modern online connections and communication.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Habitat International Film Festival (HIFF) 2026
📅 13–22 March 2026
📍 India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
One of Delhi’s most prestigious cinema festivals, the 7th edition of the Habitat International Film Festival returned with a curated line-up of award-winning international films, restored classics, documentaries, and independent cinema from across the world. This year’s edition featured 67 films from 18 countries, with a special focus on Hungarian cinema and retrospectives celebrating legendary filmmaker Andrzej Wajda. The festival also included filmmaker interactions, discussions, and special screenings, making it one of the capital’s biggest cultural highlights for cinephiles.
🎟️ Festival Details: India Habitat Centre – HIFF 2026
Gurugram Sufi Baithak
📅 17 May 2026
📍DLF Club 5: Gurgaon
An intimate Sufi music gathering featuring soulful live performances, traditional compositions, and a calming baithak-style ambience inspired by classical mehfil culture.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
La Tomatina 2026 – Delhi NCR
📅 16 May 2026
📍The Sikkim Resort: Gurugram
A high-energy festival inspired by Spain’s famous tomato fight celebration, featuring music, food, entertainment, and large-scale interactive activities for attendees.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
📅 17 May 2026
📍 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Experience the electrifying atmosphere of IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals take on Rajasthan Royals in a high-energy home match filled with crowd excitement, live entertainment, and intense T20 cricket action.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on District
The Listening Room – Best of Ye Genre
📅 16 May 2026
📍 Genre | Defence Colony Main Market, Defence Colony, Delhi
An intimate live music listening session featuring curated performances and immersive sound experiences focused on genre-based musical appreciation and community interaction.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on District
A Retro Mehfil
📅 17 May 2026
📍 Kathika Culture Centre: Delhi
A nostalgic musical evening celebrating timeless retro melodies through soulful live performances, classic Bollywood tracks, and an intimate mehfil-inspired atmosphere.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Play Pause – Yoga x Pickleball Reset
📅 17 May 2026
📍 Gurugram
A wellness-focused social experience combining yoga, pickleball, mindfulness activities, and community interaction designed to help participants relax, recharge, and connect.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on Skillboxes
Sufi Night at Dearie – Vandana Ki Sufi Bethak
📅 17 May 2026
📍 Dearie, Noida
A soulful Sufi evening featuring live performances, poetic storytelling, and traditional compositions in an intimate café-style ambience designed for music lovers.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Entrepreneurs Meetup – SocialSpark
📅 17 May 2026
📍 Nehru Place Social
A networking-focused meetup bringing together entrepreneurs, creators, startup founders, and professionals for conversations, collaboration opportunities, and business networking in a relaxed social environment.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on District
A Day with Unknown Friends
📅 16 May 2026
📍 Siyah Arthouse, New Delhi
A unique social experience designed to help strangers connect through activities, conversations, games, and community interaction in a welcoming environment.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on Skillboxes
Naad – The Sound of Universe
📅 16 May 2026
📍Amphitheatre, Bharat Mandapam.: Delhi
A spiritual and meditative live music experience exploring the concept of cosmic sound through devotional compositions, live instrumentation, and immersive performances.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Teppanyaki Affair 2.0
📅 15–17 May 2026
📍Tayles – Hilton Gurugram Baani City Centre, Gurgaon
A curated Japanese dining experience featuring live teppanyaki cooking, premium ingredients, chef interactions, and immersive culinary presentations in an elegant restaurant setting.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on District
Summer Theatre Festival
📅 15–17 May 2026
📍 Abhimanch Auditorium: Delhi
A multi-day theatre festival featuring contemporary plays, dramatic performances, storytelling sessions, and live stage productions by emerging and established artists.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Monster ft. Gurleen Pannu
📅 16 May 2026
📍Bipin Chandra Pal Bhavan Auditorium: Delhi
A stand-up comedy performance by Gurleen Pannu featuring sharp humour, observational comedy, and relatable takes on modern life and relationships.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
VediqPath Presents Bhajan Clubbing
📅 17 May 2026
📍The Living Room: Noida
A devotional-meets-nightlife experience blending bhajans, live percussion, spiritual music, and high-energy crowd participation in a modern concert-style setup.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Halwa by Amit Tandon x DCC
📅 16 May 2026
📍Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium: Delhi
A stand-up comedy show by Amit Tandon blending observational humour, family anecdotes, and witty storytelling into an engaging live performance experience.
🎟️ Tickets: Book on BookMyShow
Final Word
From IPL matches and Sufi nights to comedy shows, wellness experiences, social meetups, and immersive concerts, Delhi NCR has something exciting for every mood this weekend.
So… what’s your plan for 15–17 May 2026? 👀
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