City Delights: What’s Happening In & Around Delhi This Weekend

It’s that delightful time of the year when Delhi transforms into a vibrant canvas of colours and fragrances. While the warmth rises by the day, the air is sunny yet crisp, carrying a gentle nip in the evenings, making every stroll a sensory delight. This change of season also ushers in a flurry of exciting events across the city. From open-air markets and cultural festivals to live gigs and food pop-ups, there’s something for everyone. Dive into our curated list of the most happening events to make the most of this perfect weekend in Delhi.

Join An Insightful Talk Show

"IHC Samanvay 2025 – Celebrating Indian Languages" is back with its latest edition, focusing on the theme of migration in all its forms. This year’s festival delves into how migration shapes everything from food and ecology to theatre, poetry, and language, driven by reasons as varied as love or the quest for survival. At this festival, you stand a chance to catch the legendary film director Mira Nair, and actor Adil Hussain in conversation with film critic and author, Shubhra Gupta. The festival will also bring together an eclectic mix of conversations, speakers, books, and performances in diverse languages. Samanvay 2025 will offer a vibrant celebration of India’s cultural and linguistic richness. Stay tuned for the programme schedule and immerse yourself in this unmissable literary experience.

Dates: 14 to 16 February

Venue: Indian Habitat Centre

Address: Lodhi Road Near Airforce Bal Bharati School, Lodhi Road, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

Head Out For A Theatrical Experience

"Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical" (Hindi with English subtitles) is a grand stage adaptation of K. Asif’s iconic 1960 film. Since its premiere in 2016, this Broadway-style musical has captivated audiences with over 275 performances across eight countries, including India, Canada, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, the UAE, and the USA. With a cast and crew of over 150, 250 dazzling stage lights, 550 stunning costumes, live singing, and breathtaking choreography, it has won seven Broadway World India Awards in 2017, including Best Play, Best Director, and Best Original Choreography. Blending Indian classical music and the 2,000-year-old Kathak dance form, "Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical" stands as India’s first and largest Broadway-style production. Directed by Feroz Abbas Khan and produced by Deepesh Salgia under Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Pvt. Ltd., this epic theatrical experience is a must-see.

Dates: 13 to 23 February, 2 pm to 7 pm

Venue: Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Weightlifting Auditorium, Delhi

Address: H6MJ+M73, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

You can book your seats at insider.in.

Witness A Bright Spread Of Flowers

Amrit Udyan, formerly known as Mughal Gardens, spans over 15 acres and represents the essence of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Udyan Utsav 2024 invites visitors to experience a breathtaking display of vibrant flowers, including tulips, daffodils, Asiatic lilies, oriental lilies, roses, and other rare seasonal blossoms. The garden features themed sections such as Bal Vatika, Bonsai and Theme Gardens, and the Circular Gardens, each showcasing a rich variety of flora and fauna for visitors to admire.

Dates: 2 February to 30 March

Venue: Amrit Udyan

Address: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004

You can buy your tickets at the ticket counter or at https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/

Saunter Down To A Bohemian Market

Boho Bazaar returns for its 6th edition promising a weekend packed with shopping, music, and endless fun. With over 300 vendors offering exclusive fashion, home décor, artisanal crafts, pet goodies, and gourmet treats, it’s a shopper’s paradise, complete with exciting discounts and giveaways. Hands-on workshops like resin art, pottery, and caricature portraits let visitors get creative, while live performances by over 10 homegrown artists keep the vibe upbeat. For food lovers, more than 50 stalls serve everything from street food and global cuisines to decadent desserts and refreshing cocktails.

Dates: 15 and 16 February, 12 pm onwards

Venue: JLN Stadium, Gate No. 14, Delhi

Address: H6PP+P2V, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

You can buy your tickets at insider.in.

Try Your Hands At An Art Workshop

An art workshop at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) invites participants to slow down and discover the artistic potential hidden in everyday objects, and found materials like stones, twigs, roots, and similar organic forms. It will be an immersive experience where nature sparks creativity, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Participants will begin by gathering and curating objects, exploring their unique textures and stories. Quick sketches will help imagine new possibilities—turning a root into the spine of a mythical creature or a pebble into a whimsical character. The workshop will encourage playful assembly and intuitive creation, combining materials to form unexpected shapes and forms. Colour, texture, and detail will bring these creations to life, whether through paint, ink, or the natural beauty of the materials themselves.

Dates: 15 February, 2 pm

Venue: KNMA Art & Craft Museum Noida, Noida

Address: Plot No, 3A, SEZ, HCL Technologies PVT. LTD, Sector 126, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301

You can book your tickets for the event at insider.in.