October arrives with festive spirit and a nip in the autumn air. As Delhi embraces the season’s golden glow, the city’s cultural calendar fills up with vibrant art shows, soulful music festivals, and live dance performances. This month, Delhi hosts a rich lineup of events.
From the Home in the Heart concert featuring the world-renowned devotional singer Krishna Das, to the KNMA Music Festival and the Jazz Weekender 2025, the city will be alive with rhythm and melody. For those seeking a visual experience, artists Thukral and Tagra present Games People Play 02, an exhibition where the playful turns political while artist K.K. Hebbar’s Silappadikaram exhibition reimagines one of Tamil literature’s greatest epics through a contemporary lens. And for classical dance and music enthusiasts, the 29th Edition of the Parampara Series promises three days of mesmerising performances by India’s finest maestros. Bookmark these for your next Delhi stroll.
Travis Scott: Circus Maximus Stadium Tour
Global rap sensation Travis Scott, aka La Flame, lands in India this October with his CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR 2025. Expect high-octane visuals, mosh-pit energy, and the blockbuster madness of SICKO MODE and FE!N.
When: October 18–19, 2025
Where: JLN Stadium, New Delhi
Silappadikaram: One of the Five Tamil Epics
Silappadikaram, is one of the five great Tamil epics, composed in the 2nd century CE by the Jain monk and Chera prince Illango Adigal. Modernist artist K.K. Hebbar reimagines this ancient tale of love, betrayal, justice, and transformation for a contemporary audience in a series of symbolic forms for an exhibition curated by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya.
When: On till October 31, 2025
Where: Art Magnum, New Delhi
Parampara Series 2025
Now in its 29th year, Natya Tarangini’s Parampara Series returns with three days of vibrant Indian classical dance and music. From Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam to Hindustani vocals and percussion jugalbandis, the stage will light up with maestros like Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Raja Radha Reddy Repertory, and Rahul Acharya.
When: October 8–10, 2025
Where: Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi
Jazz Weekender 2025
Delhi’s most loved music festival returns with 10+ artists spanning jazz, neo-soul, funk, and electronic beats. Picture this: sunset sessions under trees, craft cocktails, gourmet pop-ups, and an artisan flea market, all at a scenic venue.
When: October 11–12, 2025
Where: 1AQ, Mehrauli, New Delhi
Games People Play 02
Thukral and Tagra’s Games People Play 02 transforms the act of art-viewing into participation. Featuring ten artworks over ten days, this dynamic art show turns the familiar into the uncanny, and exhibits a fertile ground where play meets politics.
When: October 7–16, 2025
Where: Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
KNMA Music Festival 2025
This is a four-day celebration of India’s diverse musical legacies curated by Carnatic vocalist and activist T.M. Krishna. With 10 artists performing across genres, KNMA Music Festival embodies inclusivity, dialogue, and the power of melodies.
When: October 9–12, 2025
Where: Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
Krishna Das’ live
If you’re craving a soulful escape from the everyday rush, make your way to the upcoming concert by Krishna Das. Globally known as one of the most celebrated voices in devotional music, he’s set to turn the evening into an entracing escapade.
When: October 31
Where: Brahmkamal Hall Auditorium, Yashobhoomi
