October brings with it a packed calendar of festive celebrations, music, food, cocktails and cultural experiences across Indian cities. From intimate chef-led dinners and devotional music evenings to Garba, heritage concerts and Bavarian-inspired Oktoberfest menus, these are the events and experiences worth adding to your October calendar.
Bhajan Jamming, Bangalore
Art of Living brings its Bhajan Jamming experience to Bengaluru for an evening that gives devotional music a contemporary setting. Guests can sing along, dance and participate in a collective celebration as bhajans meet music and movement, creating an immersive festive experience.
When: Friday, 2 October 2026 |Where: Essensai067, Whitefield, Bengaluru| Time: 6pm–8pm| Entry: INR 499
The White Garba, Mumbai
Mumbai gets a stylish pre-Navratri celebration with The White Garba, bringing together live music, traditional Garba and an all-white setting. Presented by Epitome Live, the evening features Gujarati singer Kinjal Dave alongside a curated flea market and gourmet food experience, making it a festive night built around music, colour and celebration.
When: Sunday, 4 October 2026 |Where: Dome, SVP Stadium, Mumbai
Oktoberfest At Taj Coromandel
Chennai gets a taste of Bavaria at Chipstead, Taj Coromandel, with an Oktoberfest-inspired menu featuring German favourites and hearty festive fare. From Wurstsalat and Currywurst to Fleisch Pflanzerl, Apfel-Streusel Kuchen and Kaesekuchen, the menu brings Bavarian comfort food to the city with Chipstead’s signature dining setting.
When: Until 5 October 2026 |Where: Chipstead, Taj Coromandel, Chennai |Time: 4pm–1am| Cost: INR 2,000 plus taxes onwards for two
Stranger & Sons x Dirty Martini Collective At Marièta
Marièta in Gurugram is bringing together Stranger & Sons and Dirty Martini Collective for a limited-edition cocktail and bar-snack experience. The week-long collaboration features 3–4 Stranger & Sons martinis and martini-inspired cocktails alongside Dirty Martini Chips creations, pairing contemporary cocktail culture with playful bar-food nostalgia. When: 4–11 October 2026| Where: Marièta, Two Horizon Centre, Gurugram
Amrita Kaur: Dusk To Dawn At Purana Qila
Amrita Kaur returns to Delhi for a rare two-part concert at Purana Qila, presented as part of Inkpot India’s Songs of the Stone. The experience moves from dusk to dawn, with ghazal, Sufi and contemporary music at sunset followed by contemplative and spiritual music at first light, alongside workshops in textiles, weaving and sound therapy.
Dusk: Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 7pm–10pm| Dawn: Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 7am–10am| Where: Purana Qila, New Delhi
Raas Rang Ghatkopar
Ghatkopar is set to come alive with Raas Rang, a 10-day Navratri celebration bringing together Garba, Dandiya and festive music. Organised by Jitendra Mehta, the event marks a return to Ghatkopar after a decade, promising evenings of traditional celebration and high-energy festive spirit for all age groups.
When: 11–19 October 2026| Where: Police Hockey Ground, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai| Time: 7pm onwards |Cost: INR 1,180 onwards
Brew Carnival
Brew Carnival turns the airport journey into a celebration of India’s evolving brew culture. Across eight Adani Airports, travellers can explore special coffee, tea and beer menus, offers, tastings and interactive experiences including coffee-making workshops. Running into October, the month-long carnival offers travellers another reason to arrive early and explore before their flight.
When: Ongoing till 15 October 2026| Where: Across eight Adani Airport
Girls’ Night Out At NOVY, Delhi
NOVY is giving Wednesdays a dedicated girls’ night, complete with creative cocktails, a 1+1 drinks offer, games and keepsakes. The menu puts new spins on Gin & Tonics and Espresso Martinis, while Sip & Spill adds a playful element to the evening before guests leave with a Polaroid memory of the night.
When: Every Wednesday, from 6pm onwards
Where: NOVY| Offer: 1+1 on drinks from the Girls’ Night cocktail menu
Oktoberfest At ICB, Bangalore
Indian Craft Brewery is stretching the Oktoberfest spirit across six weeks with a Bavarian-inspired food and cocktail menu. Highlights include Bavarian Pretzels, German Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, Currywurst, Bangers and Mash and festive desserts, alongside cocktails such as Bavarian Berry and Munich Midnight. The celebration is anchored by ICB’s seasonal Fest Bier.
When: 15 September–30 October 2026| Where: Indian Craft Brewery, Bengaluru
The Lil Flea, Delhi
The Lil Flea is bringing its colourful mix of homegrown brands, food, live music and creative experiences to Delhi for a three-day festival. Expect 300+ brands, 60+ food and dessert options, indie music, workshops, carnival games, art, wellness spaces and a dedicated kids’ zone, making it a full-day experience for friends and families.|
When: 23–25 October 2026| Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Gate No. 14, Delhi| Time: 11am–11pm
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