With Diwali just two weeks away, Delhi NCR is already in full festive mode, and the weekend of 23 to 25 October 2026 is packed with plans. You can shop for handmade gifts at Dastkar, The Lil Flea and the Surajkund Diwali Mela, try the newest beauty launches at Nykaaland, dive into K-culture at Select Citywalk, celebrate a green Diwali at Sunder Nursery or get up close to Ferrari’s supercars at Yashobhoomi. Music lovers have everything from an evening of kirtan with Krishna Das to an all-night techno party in Bandhwari, while theatre fans can catch Manoj Joshi as Sardar Patel at Kamani Auditorium. Here’s our pick of the best events in Delhi, Gurugram and Faridabad this weekend, with dates, venues, what to expect and where to book.
How we picked these events: We checked every listing against its official ticketing page or the organiser’s own announcement on 22 October 2026, and only included events running between 23 and 25 October. Prices are the lowest listed ticket at the time of writing and can change, so confirm on the booking page before you head out.
This Weekend At A Glance
| Event | Dates | Area | Entry from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lil Flea | 23–25 Oct | JLN Stadium | ₹599 | Shopping, live music, families |
| Nykaaland 2026 | 23–25 Oct | Okhla | ₹1299 | Beauty lovers |
| Rang De Korea | 23–24 Oct | Saket | Free | K-pop and K-culture fans |
| Ekatva Festival | 24–25 Oct | Sunder Nursery | ₹450 | Conscious shoppers, families |
| Dastkar Festival of Lights | 22 Oct – 3 Nov | Chhatarpur | ₹50 | Handmade Diwali gifts |
| Surajkund Diwali Mela | 23–26 Oct | Faridabad | Free | Crafts, families |
| Universo Ferrari India | 19 Oct – 1 Nov | Dwarka | ₹2,125 | Car enthusiasts |
| Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav | 23–25 Oct | Talkatora Stadium | ₹700 | Dancing with friends |
| Krishna Das India Tour | 23 Oct | Brahmkamal Hall | ₹6,999 | Spiritual seekers |
| Chef Daisuke Mori’s Chef’s Table | 23–24 Oct | Barakhamba | ₹12,000 | Special-occasion dinners |
| Twin Strings Karwaan | 24 Oct | Ansal Plaza | ₹899 | Sing-alongs |
| Sardar – The Architect of United India | From 24 Oct | Mandi House | ₹899 | Theatre and history fans |
| House & Beyond Open Air | 24 Oct | Netaji Nagar | ₹1,250 | Electronic music fans |
| Arjun Vagale at Talab | 24–25 Oct | Bandhwari | ₹1,500 | Techno all-nighters |
| Kahaniyan Tour | 25 Oct | Gurugram | ₹499 | Intimate live music |
The Lil Flea 2026 | Delhi
Date: Friday, 23 October – Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 11 AM
Venue: Gate No. 14, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
The Lil Flea turns JLN Stadium into a three-day carnival of shopping, food and music. Over 300 homegrown labels set up shop alongside 60+ food and dessert counters and a sprawling festival bar. Expect pottery, live art, board games and book swaps, plus a dedicated kids’ zone. Evenings belong to live music, with Tsumyoki and Neon Nights on Friday, Rashmeet Kaur on Saturday and Indian Ocean on Sunday. Tickets start at ₹599.
Tickets: Book The Lil Flea 2026 on District
Nykaaland 2026 – India’s Biggest Beauty Festival
Date: Friday, 23 October – Sunday, 25 October 2026
Venue: NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla, New Delhi
Nykaa and BookMyShow Live bring the fourth edition of Nykaaland to Delhi, and it’s a playground for anyone who loves makeup, skincare and a good playlist. More than 60 Indian and international beauty brands host product launches, sampling counters and immersive brand zones. Over 1,000 creators and experts lead workshops and masterclasses, while 30+ hours of live music keep the energy up across all three days. Come with an empty tote bag.
Tickets: Book Nykaaland 2026 on BookMyShow
Korea Culture Day 2026 (Rang De Korea)
Date: Friday, 23 October – Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue: Select Citywalk, Saket, New Delhi
K-culture fans, this one’s for you. The Korean Cultural Centre India brings its annual Rang De Korea festival, held this year as Korea Culture Day 2026, to Select Citywalk for two days. Expect K-pop and traditional Korean performances, Korean food, K-beauty experiences and cultural exhibitions. Last year’s edition recreated Seoul hotspots like Myeongdong and Bukchon Hanok Village, complete with hanbok try-ons. Past editions have been free to attend, so check the organiser’s page for this year’s timings and entry details.
Entry: Free
Krishna Das India Tour 2026 | Delhi
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026, 7 PM (gates open 6 PM)
Venue: Brahmkamal Hall – Auditorium, Delhi
American kirtan singer Krishna Das, whose chanting draws devotees and yoga practitioners around the world, brings his India Tour 2026 to Delhi. Backed by his harmonium and band, he leads a three-hour evening of call-and-response chants such as Om Namah Shivaya and Sita Ram, with the whole audience singing along. No prior experience is needed. It’s a seated, family-friendly indoor event, and tickets are required for anyone aged three and above. Tickets start at ₹6,999.
Tickets: Book Krishna Das India Tour on District
Ekatva Festival 2026 | Delhi
Date: Saturday, 24 October – Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 1 PM
Venue: Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
Now in its third year, Ekatva is a sustainability-minded Diwali festival set in the gardens of Sunder Nursery. Browse 100+ conscious and homegrown brands, snack your way through 25+ plant-forward food stalls and sign up for workshops like handpan playing or nest-making. Highlights include a mentalist act, drum circles and a MasterChef-style sustainable cooking contest. The event is plastic-free, so carry your own bags, and some cash in case the network drops. Entry starts at ₹450.
Tickets: Book Ekatva Festival 2026 on District
Dastkar Festival of Lights 2026
Date: Thursday, 22 October – Tuesday, 3 November 2026, from 11 AM (open till 10 PM from 23 to 25 October)
Venue: Dastkar Nature Bazaar, Desu Colony, Chhatarpur, New Delhi
Dastkar’s biggest bazaar of the year brings more than 180 craft stalls from across India to Chhatarpur. Shop festive clothing, home furnishings, natural wellness products and edible gifts, and watch artisans demonstrate their crafts live. This weekend the bazaar stays open late for its Special Weekend Nights, with qawwali by the Qutbi Brothers, Kabir renditions by Yusra Naqvi and Kuchipudi by Ayana Mukherjee. Entry is just ₹50, and every purchase supports the makers directly.
Tickets: Book Dastkar Festival of Lights on SkillBox
3rd Surajkund Diwali Mela 2026
Date: Friday, 23 October – Monday, 26 October 2026, 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue: Surajkund Mela Ground, Faridabad, Haryana
Haryana Tourism brings back the Diwali edition of the famous Surajkund Mela for a third year, and entry is completely free. Around 300 stalls fill the grounds with handicrafts, handlooms and festive decor, spread across a Swadeshi shopping zone, a cultural zone, a food court and a funfair. Folk artists and dance troupes perform through all four days, with Sufi and folk singer Kanwar Grewal as the headline act. Buses run to the venue from ISBT, Shivaji Stadium and Gurugram.
Entry: Free – Surajkund Diwali Mela 2026 on Haryana Tourism
Universo Ferrari India
Date: Monday, 19 October – Sunday, 1 November 2026, multiple slots daily (gates open 8:50 AM)
Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
Universo Ferrari, the Italian marque’s travelling 360-degree exhibition, has landed in India for the first time. Car lovers can get up close with the current range, including the 849 Testarossa, Purosangue, 12Cilindri, Amalfi Spider and the F80 supercar. A dedicated racing area traces Ferrari’s motorsport legacy, and there are sections on its Classiche heritage cars and the new Ferrari Luce. The venue is wheelchair accessible with free parking. Tickets start at ₹2,125.
Tickets: Book Universo Ferrari India on District
Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav 2026
Date: Friday, 23 October – Sunday, 25 October 2026, multiple slots (gates open 1 PM)
Venue: Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
Missed the Navratri dandiya rush? Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav stretches the festivities with three days of Garba to live dhol, Gujarati folk and Bollywood hits mixed by DJs. Between rounds, browse a festive flea market for ethnic wear and jewellery or grab street food at the food court. Dandiya sticks are sold at the venue, entry is for ages five and up, and you’ll need a photo ID. Tickets start at ₹700.
Tickets: Book Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav on District
Chef Daisuke Mori – Exclusive Chef’s Table
Date: Friday, 23 October – Saturday, 24 October 2026, 8 PM onwards
Venue: OKO, The LaLiT New Delhi, Barakhamba
Planning a special-occasion dinner? Michelin-starred Chef Daisuke Mori takes over the kitchen at OKO for just two evenings. His six-course chef’s table menu brings European finesse together with Japanese precision, and you can add a curated wine pairing to match each course. With very limited seats on both nights, this is one to book early. The chef’s table is priced at ₹12,000.
Tickets: Book Chef Daisuke Mori’s Chef’s Table on SkillBox
Twin Strings Karwaan India Tour | Delhi
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 7 PM (gates open 5 PM)
Venue: Ansal Plaza, New Delhi
Indie-pop band Twin Strings, the four-piece of Sagar, Sahil, Manav and Mohit, bring their Karwaan India Tour to Ansal Plaza. With more than 1,000 shows and over a million YouTube subscribers, they’re known for warm originals like Baarish Ka Asar and Doorie alongside crowd-pleasing renditions. Expect one big sing-along with your friends. Food and drinks, including alcohol, are available, and tickets are needed for ages five and up. Tickets start at ₹899.
Tickets: Book Twin Strings Karwaan on District
Sardar – The Architect of United India
Date: From Saturday, 24 October 2026, 6:30 PM (shows run till 28 November)
Venue: Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House, New Delhi
Veteran actor Manoj Joshi plays Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in this grand Hindi historical drama directed by Viral Rachh. Set in August 1947, it follows Patel’s race to bring 565 princely states into the Indian Union, told through tense negotiations and clashes with royal egos rather than battle scenes. The production played to packed houses in Mumbai before arriving in Delhi. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and is suitable for ages six and above.
Tickets: Book Sardar – The Architect of United India on BookMyShow
House & Beyond Open Air ft. Tech Panda x Kenzani (Live)
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 8 PM onwards
Venue: Dirty Good, One Golden Mile, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi
Delhi duo Tech Panda x Kenzani headline an open-air edition of House & Beyond at Dirty Good. The pair have built a huge following by fusing Indian folk melodies and classical samples with tech house and electronica, a style often called folktronica, and their collaboration Dilbar became a viral hit. This is a live set, so expect their signature desi-electronic sound in full flow. Tickets range from ₹1,250 to ₹9,000.
Tickets: Book House & Beyond Open Air on SkillBox
Arjun Vagale | A Shift In Adventure | UFO x Unit 909
Date: Saturday, 24 October, 9 PM – Sunday, 25 October 2026, 4 AM (gates open 8:30 PM)
Venue: Talab | BYOB & Kitchen, Bandhwari, Gurugram
One of the architects of India’s underground electronic scene, Arjun Vagale headlines an all-night techno party at Talab in Bandhwari, part of the A Shift In Adventure series by UFO and Unit 909. The organisers promise a world-class sound system and sharp visual production to match his raw, high-energy sets. The venue is BYOB and pet-friendly, entry is strictly 18+ with a photo ID, and tickets start at ₹1,500.
Tickets: Book Arjun Vagale at Talab on District
Kahaniyan Tour by Parth Srivastava
Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 9 PM (gates open 8:30 PM)
Venue: The Piano Man, Gurugram
Composer and songwriter Parth Srivastava, known for his work with T-Series, brings Kahaniyan, his debut independent three-city tour, to Gurugram. The set blends traditional Indian influences with modern indie-pop, played with live instruments, and Parth shares the personal stories behind each track along the way. The Piano Man’s intimate room suits the format perfectly. The show runs about two and a half hours in Hindi, and entry is for ages 21 and above. Tickets start at ₹499.
Tickets: Book Kahaniyan Tour on District
How To Plan Your Weekend, Day By Day
Friday, 23 October: Most of the big festive markets open today, including The Lil Flea, Nykaaland, the Surajkund Diwali Mela and Rang De Korea, and Dastkar stays open until 10 PM. For the evening, pick between Krishna Das’s kirtan at 7 PM, Chef Daisuke Mori’s chef’s table from 8 PM or a dandiya slot at Talkatora.
Saturday, 24 October: The busiest day of the weekend. Ekatva opens at Sunder Nursery at 1 PM, and the evening is packed: Sardar starts at 6:30 PM, Twin Strings at 7 PM and House & Beyond at 8 PM, while Arjun Vagale’s techno night in Bandhwari runs from 9 PM until 4 AM.
Sunday, 25 October: It’s the last day for The Lil Flea, Nykaaland, Ekatva and Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav, so catch whatever you missed. Wind down with Parth Srivastava’s Kahaniyan set at The Piano Man, Gurugram, at 9 PM.
Good To Know Before You Go
- Free and budget picks: Entry to the Surajkund Diwali Mela is free, Dastkar charges just ₹50, and Ekatva (₹450) and Kahaniyan (₹499) come in under ₹500. Rang De Korea has been free in past years.
- Age limits: Arjun Vagale’s party is 18+ and the Kahaniyan show is 21+. Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav allows entry from age five, and Krishna Das needs a ticket for anyone aged three and above.
- Carry photo ID: Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav and the Arjun Vagale night both ask for a government ID (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or passport) at entry.
- Take the metro where you can: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) for The Lil Flea, Okhla NSIC (Magenta Line) for Nykaaland, Malviya Nagar (Yellow Line) for Select Citywalk, Mandi House for Kamani Auditorium, Barakhamba Road for The LaLiT and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 (Airport Express) for Universo Ferrari.
- Bring cash and a tote to Ekatva: The festival is plastic-free, and the organisers warn that mobile networks can be patchy at peak hours.
Plan Your Weekend
Whether you want to shop, eat, dance or simply soak in the festive buzz, Delhi NCR has something for every mood this weekend. Festive weekends fill up quickly, so book ahead where you can and check each organiser’s page for any last-minute changes to timings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in Delhi NCR this weekend (23–25 October 2026)? Top picks include The Lil Flea at JLN Stadium, Nykaaland at NSIC Okhla, Ekatva Festival at Sunder Nursery, Dastkar Festival of Lights in Chhatarpur, the Surajkund Diwali Mela in Faridabad, Rang De Korea at Select Citywalk and Universo Ferrari at Yashobhoomi.
Which Diwali shopping festivals are on in Delhi this weekend? The Lil Flea, Ekatva Festival, Dastkar Festival of Lights and the Surajkund Diwali Mela all have festive markets with homegrown brands and handmade crafts this weekend.
Are there family-friendly events in Delhi this weekend? Yes. The Lil Flea and Ekatva both have dedicated kids’ zones, while Dastkar, the Surajkund Diwali Mela (with its funfair zone), Universo Ferrari and Meri Dilli Dandiya Utsav are all good picks for families.
Which events in Gurugram are on this weekend? Arjun Vagale plays an all-night techno party at Talab in Bandhwari on 24 October, and Parth Srivastava performs at The Piano Man, Gurugram, on 25 October.
Are there any free events in Delhi NCR this weekend? Yes. Entry to the Surajkund Diwali Mela in Faridabad is free, and Rang De Korea at Select Citywalk has been free in past editions. Dastkar’s Festival of Lights in Chhatarpur costs just ₹50.
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