The Events Kicking Off 2026 in Delhi NCR & Mumbai
While the calendar may still be finding its footing, Delhi NCR and Mumbai are already in full cultural sprint mode, trading post-holiday slowness for stadium sing-alongs, quiet listening rooms, immersive art, global festivals and high-design pop-ups. The plans for the month are all about choosing your mood. From cathartic indie anthems to meditative mehfils, January has something for everyone. If 2026 needed an opening act, this is it. Read on.
Delhi
SNKRHOOD
India’s sneaker culture steps into its own spotlight with SNKRHOOD – Desi Drip Powered by AMD Ryzen AI, the country’s first sneaker-led cultural festival, taking over Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, on 31 January and 1 February 2026. Curated by sneaker and fashion creator Suhana Sethi, the festival features boundary-pushing fashion and streetwear labels, sneaker drops, immersive art installations, and live performances by artists and DJs including Rebel, Prabhdeep, Sickflip, Lush Lata, DJ Nash, and more. Expect brands like VegNonVeg, Superkicks, Comet, HUEMN, Wrogn, and Gully Labs reflecting the breadth of India’s evolving sneaker ecosystem.
When: 31 January & 1 February, 2026
Where: JLN Stadium, Pragati Vihar, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
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Anuv Jain ‘Dastakhat’ Tour
Anuv Jain’s Dastakhat World Tour marks a major milestone in the rise of one of India’s most beloved indie singer-songwriters, kicking off with its India leg in New Delhi on January 16, 2026. The tour represents his first truly global live outing, following the success of his earlier India tours Dastakein and Guldasta. Dastakhat will ultimately span 23 cities worldwide into 2027, bridging intimate emotional songwriting with large-scale performances that reflect both his Indian roots and international appeal.
When: 16 January, 2026
Where: JLN Stadium, Gate 14, Pragati Vihar, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
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Lifeyoga Presents Sukoon
Lifeyoga presents Sukoon, an intimate evening of soulful song with Kavita Seth, conceived as a close-listening mehfil where chants and bhajans rooted in Indian classical tradition unfold without interruption. Curated in collaboration with Lifeyoga, the experience reflects the platform’s commitment to lineage-led, contemplative programming at the intersection of sound, breath, and mindfulness.
When: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM; 24 January, 2026
Where: Lifeyoga, 16/48, Malcha Marg, Block C, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Book here.
Shiva Immersive
The Shiva Immersive is an experience of theatrical grandeur, where timeless narratives merge with the latest technology. Step into a 360° cinematic world brought to life by high-definition projections, intelligent lighting, multi-colour lasers, animated sculptures and kinetic movement, creating the first of its kind show in India.
When: 8 January – 31 January, 2026
Where: DLF Avenue, Press Enclave Marg, Saket District Centre, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110017
Book here.
Mumbai
Lollapalooza India 2026
Mumbai’s post-holiday answer to restlessness returns bigger and louder. With global heavyweights like Linkin Park, Playboi Carti, Yungblud and Kehlani, Lollapalooza remains the rare festival that rewards both meticulous planning and accidental discovery. Expect long days, sore feet and the kind of collective energy only a mega-lineup can deliver.
When: 24 to 25 January, 2026
Where: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai
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Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama
This is not an exhibition you rush through. Kusama’s mirrored universe offers a fleeting but deeply immersive pause a few minutes of disorientation, reflection and quiet wonder. It feels especially right for January, when the year still feels soft around the edges. Step into the iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room: a universe of breathtaking optical illusions and endless imagination, in India for the first time.
When: Till 22 February, 2026
Where: Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre,Jio World Centre, G Block Rd, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
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Re:Sound with Lucky Ali
Lucky Ali’s voice has always carried a certain emotional stillness, and this tour leans fully into nostalgia. Rumoured that this may be his final run, the setlist is built on memory, melancholy and songs that feel like they have aged alongside you.
When: 11 January, 2026
Where: DOME, SVP Stadium, Mumbai
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India Watch Weekend 2026
India Watch Weekend (IWW), India’s premier platform for haute horology returns for its second edition on January 17–18, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. Following its acclaimed inaugural edition in 2025, IWW 2026 strengthens India’s position on the global watch map, uniting collectors, experts, and heritage maisons in a celebration of craftsmanship, design, and modern collecting. IWW 2026 features an illustrious lineup including Jaeger-LeCoultre, A. Lange & Söhne, Panerai, Grand Seiko, Roger Dubuis, Ming, Genus, Moritz Grossmann, DOXA, Tutima, Baume & Mercier, EPOS, and more. HSBC returns as Title Sponsor, reinforcing the event’s stature, while YSL Beauté joins as the official Fragrance Partner, adding a sensorial dimension to the experience.
When: 17 & 18 January, 2026
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai
Torii x Fatboy Izakaya: Bangkok’s Bold Flavours Take Over Mumbai
Mumbai’s contemporary Asian hotspot Torii ushers in January with the Fatboy Izakaya Bangkok Takeover on the 29th and 30th, promising a high-octane fusion of flavours, energy, and creativity. Flying in specially for the event, Chef Andrew Martin brings his boundary-pushing izakaya philosophy to Torii’s kitchen, curating a menu that spans bold signature plates like the BKK Spider Roll and Ramen Cacio e Pepe, alongside playful bar creations such as the Sumo Sour and Hot Mess, crafted in collaboration with Fatboy’s head bartenders. Across two nights, guests can expect a conversation between cities, a dialogue of bold techniques, inventive cocktails, and flavour-forward storytelling that turns dining into performance.
When: 29 & 30 January, 2026
Where: Torii,21, Pali Hill Rd, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052
