August Events Guide: Things to Do in Delhi NCR This Month (2025 Edition)
From fake shaadis to storytelling gems, anime meetups, indie gigs, and musical jugalbandis — Delhi NCR’s August calendar is overflowing with unmissable events. Whether you’re looking for a Friday night vibe or a full cultural immersion, this guide has something for every kind of Dilliwala.
Here’s a handpicked list of top events happening across Delhi NCR in August 2025:
Be NAALAYAK at Saulé
After a long wait, Naalayak is back with their unfiltered indie rock energy. Expect a wild, unapologetic night with a roaring fanbase.
📍 Golf Street Hub, Noida
📅 Friday, 8 August | 8:30 PM onwards
💸 ₹499 onwards
🎟 Book here
All Star Comedy Show ft. Your Favourite Comedians
A month-long laugh riot at Nojoto Creator Hub. With a rotating lineup, no two nights are the same.
📍 Nojoto Creator Hub, Saket, Delhi
📅 30 July – 30 August | 8 PM onwards
💸 ₹249 onwards
🎟 Book here
Kahaaniwala – Live Storytelling with Ravie Solanky
An intimate Independence Day special on Partition stories — performed live, with poetic weight and emotional depth.
📍 The Social House, Delhi
📅 Sunday, 17 August | 4 PM onwards
💸 ₹299 onwards
🎟 Book here
Portals | DubFound – DJ Set by Ravana
A heavy blend of jungle, dub, breakcore, and haunting Bollywood samples — Ravana’s set is pure underground fire.
📍 Max Mueller Bhawan, K.G. Marg, Delhi
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 8:30 PM
💸 ₹499 onwards
🎟 book here
Portals | Karigari re Kalyug with Jumme Khan & Party
A rare, live glimpse into the rich Jogi tradition — blending music, mythology, and sharp social commentary.
📍 Max Mueller Bhawan, K.G. Marg, Delhi
📅 Saturday, 2 August | 7 PM
Ladies Sangeet: A Musical Dramedy
A North Indian wedding becomes the backdrop for humour, nostalgia, and critique of gender roles in this must-see play.
📍 Apparel House, Gurugram
📅 Saturday, 30 August | 7 PM onwards
💸 ₹99 onwards
🎟 Book here
Celebrating India Film Festival – CIFF 2025
From regional stories to pan-India docs and dramas, CIFF is your cinematic escape into the heart of Bharat.
📍 NCUI Auditorium & Convention Centre, Delhi
📅 8–10 August | 10 AM onwards
💸 ₹499 onwards
🎟 Book here
Anime-Verse: Anime Fans Festival and Meet-up
Cosplay, trivia, anime-themed snacks, treasure hunts — this isn’t just an event, it’s an alternate universe.
📍 Saket Social, Delhi
📅 8 August | 5 PM onwards
💸 ₹899 onwards
🎟 Book here
Jashn-e-Bharat: Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan
Some of the finest poets of the country gather for an evening of nazms, shayari, and powerful verse.
📍 Ghalib Institute, Delhi
📅 23 August | 4:30 PM onwards
💸 ₹299 onwards
🎟 Book here
Monsoon Ragas 2.0 with Mohan Brothers
Let the sitar and sarod take over your senses in this soulful musical jugalbandi. A concert that’s all about calm, connection, and culture.
📍 Kamani Auditorium, Delhi
📅 Thursday, 21 August | 7 PM onwards
💸 ₹400 onwards
🎟 Book here
Fake Shaadi
No commitments, just chaos. From haldi to sangeet, this two-day fake wedding party is Delhi’s most extra celebration.
📍 Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi
📅 23–24 August | 2 PM onwards
💸 ₹699 onwards
🎟 Book here
Barbaad
A powerful stage adaptation of Pulitzer-winning Ruined, this play explores survival, power, and gender politics in Chhattisgarh.
📍 Museo Camera Centre, Gurugram
📅 9–10 August | 6:30 PM
💸 ₹750 onwards
🎟 Book here
