December’s Coolest Events: From AP Dhillon & Post Malone To Comic Con & Jashn-e-Rekhta

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your winter travel plans are looking a little too relaxed, let India’s upcoming festivals fix that. From massive hip-hop concerts and eco-conscious music gatherings to literature festivals by the sea, this December is packed with reasons to get on the road. Here’s your calendar of the biggest events worth experiencing!

Jashn-e-Rekhta, Delhi (Dec 5–7)

The country’s biggest ode to Urdu returns, and this time it’s pulling out the full sher-o-shayari arsenal. You can attend mehfils under winter sun, qawwalis evenings, ghazals that'll make you teary in a good way and poetry recitals that have made this event a legend in its own right. Like every year, their roster of artists is incredible with legends like Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Salim–Sulaiman and more setting the stage on lyrical fire.Where: Baansera Park, New DelhiWhen: From 5 pmTickets: From ₹7,500

Sunidhi Chauhan – I Am Home Tour (Dec 6, 24, 27)

Sunidhi is going city-hopping and belting out the songs we’ve been screaming since school. From Pune to Mumbai to Delhi, her vocals are basically your December anthem playlist and this nostalgic concert is certainly on every millennial's bucket list! Where: Multiple venuesWhen: From 7 pmTickets: From ₹1,000

Delhi Comic Con 2025 (Dec 5–7)

This is where fandoms come to flex. Comics, anime, gaming, merch drops, celebrity meets, massive cosplay moments—Delhi Comic Con is a full-blown pop-culture theme park. Even if you don’t know the difference between Marvel timelines or Naruto arcs, you’ll still have the time of your life.Where: NSIC Exhibition GroundWhen: 11 am onwardsCost: From ₹899

Grub Fest, Delhi (Dec 6–7)

If food is on your mind this December, you can't do better than Grub Fest, with smoky grills, global cuisines, indie pop-ups, and way too many desserts for you to choose from. Beyond food, there’s live music by artists like Darshan Rawal and Bombay Rockers, brand experiences, and spice stalls to keep your busy all day! Where: Gate No. 14, JLN Stadium, DelhiWhen: From 1 pmTickets: From ₹799

Post Malone Live in Assam (Dec 8)

After his India debut in 2022, Post Malone returns, this time bringing his country-meets-hip-hop vibe to Guwahati. Expect a night of massive singalongs to hits like Sunflower and Better Now. As his first-ever performance in the Northeast, this one promises a charged, cross-genre night out. A great excuse to add Assam to your winter travel plans.Where: Khanapara Veterinary Ground, GuwahatiWhen: From 5 pmTickets: From ₹3,499

ZIKR by IBTIDA – Ek Mehfil (Dec 13)

Usha Uthup, up close, telling stories, laughing, singing… need we say more? With just 150 seats, this intimate mehfil is one of the Delhi-NCR's most incredible experiences, and this time, it comes with a curated single-malt tasting session. Where: The Quorum, GurugramWhen: 7 pm onwardsCost: From ₹15,000

Echoes of Earth, Bengaluru (Dec 13–14)

The festival where music meets Mother Nature. This year’s theme—“The Sixth Sense: Celebrating Nature’s Intelligence”—comes alive with eco-art installations, sustainable design, and a lineup featuring Monolink, Bedouin, Submotion Orchestra, Tribal Need and more. If green festivals are your thing, this is your December pilgrimage.

Pet Fed Delhi (Dec 13–14)

Dogs in sunglasses. Cats being pushed in strollers. Humans losing their minds over tiny paws. Pet Fed is India’s happiest pet carnival, complete with agility tracks, pet fashion shows, games, adoption drives, workshops, and 100+ stalls. Warning: You might return home wanting to adopt at least three animals.Where: NSIC Grounds, OkhlaWhen: 11 am onwardsCost: From ₹699

Sunburn Festival, Mumbai (Dec 19–21)

Asia’s biggest EDM-ish madness is rolling into Mumbai with enough bass to shake off your entire 2025 stress. Sara Landry brings hardcore techno, David Guetta brings the earworms, and Axwell closes it with his signature progressive house wizardry. If you want to end the year dancing like no one’s watching (but everyone is), head here.Where: Infinity Bay, Sewri

A.R. Rahman – Harmony Of Hearts, Delhi (Dec 20)

Listening to AR Rahman should certainly be on every music lover's bucket list. And his Harmony of Hearts concert brings his emblematic Sufi soul, orchestral warmth, and pure emotional magic to Delhi. Adding to the fun, Jhalaa, India’s first raag-based band curated by Rahman, opens the night.Where: Indira Gandhi Indoor StadiumWhen: 7 pm onwardsCost: From ₹999