Things to Do in Delhi This Weekend: 45 Ideas (2026 Guide)
Updated 2026-10-04 · 8 min read · by the delhi2go team
This is our evergreen list of 45 weekend ideas in Delhi, grouped by mood: culture, food, outdoors, nightlife, family and free. Each comes with the area and the nearest metro, so you can pair things that are close together. For the events actually happening this Saturday and Sunday (gigs, comedy line-ups, workshops, markets), check our live this weekend in Delhi page, which updates every day.
Pick a weekend in 10 seconds
| If you want… | Do this | Area | Nearest metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| A culture fix | Humayun’s Tomb, then Sunder Nursery | Nizamuddin | JLN Stadium or Jangpura (Violet) |
| To eat your way around | Old Delhi food walk (go Saturday) | Chandni Chowk | Chandni Chowk (Yellow) |
| Fresh air | Lodhi Garden, then the Lodhi Art District | Lodhi Road | Jor Bagh (Yellow), JLN Stadium (Violet) |
| A big night out | Comedy at The Laugh Store, then CyberHub | Gurugram | Cyber City (Rapid Metro) |
| Live music | Jazz at The Piano Man | Safdarjung Enclave | Green Park (Yellow), then auto |
| A day with the kids | National Science Centre, then the zoo | Pragati Maidan | Supreme Court (Blue) |
| To spend nothing | Bangla Sahib langar, then Agrasen ki Baoli | Connaught Place | Patel Chowk (Yellow), Barakhamba Road (Blue) |
| A smog-day plan | Museum of Illusions, then a CP café | Connaught Place | Rajiv Chowk (Yellow/Blue) |
Culture and heritage
1. Humayun’s Tomb. The Mughal garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal is at its best in late-afternoon light. Tickets are ₹35 online, and under-15s go free. Nizamuddin; JLN Stadium (Violet), about 2 km.
2. Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park. See the 12th-century tower (₹35 online), then wander the free archaeological park next door. Mehrauli; Qutub Minar (Yellow).
3. Red Fort by day, “Jai Hind” show by night. The fort’s daytime ticket is ₹35. The Amitabh Bachchan-narrated light and sound show runs twice after sunset, with tickets from ₹250, and both are closed on Mondays. Old Delhi; Lal Quila (Violet).
4. A heritage walk. Delhi Tourism runs three-hour walks every Saturday and Sunday morning through Shahjahanabad, Mehrauli, Hauz Khas and Connaught Place, at ₹1,000 plus GST per person. More options are on our heritage walks page. Various; starting points near metro stations.
5. A play at Mandi House. NSD, Kamani, Shri Ram Centre and LTG all stage plays on weekend evenings, usually from 6:30–7:30 pm. Mandi House; Mandi House (Blue/Violet).
6. National Museum. It stays open until 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, which makes it a good evening option. The Harappan gallery alone is worth the trip. Janpath; Udyog Bhawan or Central Secretariat (Yellow).
7. Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. A free modern and contemporary art museum, open until 8 pm and closed on Mondays. Saket; Malviya Nagar (Yellow).
8. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. The museum of India’s prime ministers has VR and hologram add-ons and a 7 pm light and sound show. Weekend tickets are ₹100 for visitors aged 12 and over. Teen Murti; Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow), then auto.
9. Rashtrapati Bhavan. Book a tour of the main building (₹50) or the Saturday-morning Change of Guard ceremony (₹50) online in advance. Central Vista; Central Secretariat (Yellow/Violet).
Food
10. An Old Delhi food walk. Parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali, jalebis and chaat along Chandni Chowk, and dinner at Karim’s near Jama Masjid. Go on Saturday, because many shops shut on Sunday. See our Old Delhi guide. Chandni Chowk (Yellow) or Jama Masjid (Violet).
11. Majnu ka Tilla. Momos, laphing, butter tea and Tibetan bakeries in the lanes of Delhi’s Tibetan colony. North Delhi; Vidhan Sabha (Yellow), about 1.5 km.
12. Dilli Haat INA. State food stalls and crafts under one roof, for ₹30 entry. INA; INA (Yellow/Pink).
13. Khan Market. Brunch, bookshops and a long coffee, followed by a stroll to Lodhi Garden. Khan Market; Khan Market (Violet).
14. A Qutub-view dinner. Qla and Dramz in Mehrauli look out towards the minar, at around ₹4,000 for two, and Olive Bar & Kitchen is close by. Mehrauli; Qutub Minar (Yellow).
15. Noida’s Sector 18. Street food at Atta Market and a mall food court next door. Noida; Noida Sector 18 (Blue).
16. A food festival or pop-up. Weekend food festivals are common from October to March. Check our food festivals page. Various.
Outdoors
17. Lodhi Garden at sunrise. Free, open from 6 am in winter, with 15th-century tombs among the joggers. Lodhi Road; Jor Bagh (Yellow), Khan Market (Violet).
18. The Lodhi Art District. Large murals across the lanes of Lodhi Colony, free to walk at any time. Lodhi Colony; JLN Stadium (Violet).
19. A Sunder Nursery picnic. Lawns, Mughal monuments and a children’s playhouse. Tickets are ₹50, and it’s open until 10 pm. Nizamuddin; JLN Stadium or Jangpura (Violet).
20. Hauz Khas lake and Deer Park. The madrasa at sunset (₹20), then the free Deer Park. Our Hauz Khas guide has more. Hauz Khas; Green Park (Yellow).
21. Boating at Purana Qila. Boating returned to the Old Fort’s lake in 2025 (₹125 for 20 minutes). It began on a trial basis, so check before you go. Mathura Road; Supreme Court (Blue).
22. Aravalli Biodiversity Park. Free native-forest trails in Gurugram, best before 9 am. Gurugram; Guru Dronacharya (Yellow).
23. Okhla Bird Sanctuary. Migratory waterbirds on the Yamuna wetlands in winter. Bring binoculars. Noida border; Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Magenta).
24. Sultanpur National Park. A winter day trip for birders, about 16 km from Gurugram, best from November to February. Drive.
25. Kartavya Path and the National War Memorial. Free, lit up after dark, with a short retreat ceremony at the memorial each evening. India Gate; Central Secretariat (Yellow/Violet).
Nightlife and entertainment
26. Stand-up at The Laugh Store. NCR’s best-known comedy club, where solo shows are typically ₹599–₹699. DLF Cyber City, Gurugram; Cyber City (Rapid Metro).
27. Hauz Khas Village comedy. The Comedy Theatre, Laughter Nation and The Social House run weekend line-ups from about ₹199. Hauz Khas Village; Green Park (Yellow).
28. Hideout’s Sunday line-up. Established comics, with tickets from about ₹249. Saket; Malviya Nagar (Yellow). See all comedy this weekend.
29. Jazz at The Piano Man. Sets from 8:30 pm at Safdarjung Enclave, Saket and 32nd Avenue in Gurugram, plus Sunday lunch sessions. Safdarjung Enclave; Green Park (Yellow), then auto.
30. Indie gigs at Depot48. Original music five nights a week. GK-II; Greater Kailash or Nehru Enclave (Magenta), then auto. More in music this weekend.
31. A CyberHub night. Brewpubs, bars and late dinners, with free entry to the complex. Gurugram; Cyber City (Rapid Metro).
32. Rooftops in Connaught Place. Lord of the Drinks, Ministry of Beer and Farzi Cafe, each around ₹2,800–₹3,000 for two. CP; Rajiv Chowk (Yellow/Blue).
33. Live music at Hard Rock Cafe. Bands and DJ nights at the Scindia House outlet on Janpath. CP; Rajiv Chowk or Janpath (Violet).
34. An escape room. Mystery Rooms in Connaught Place (M-94) costs ₹1,200 per person for two players on weekends, with cheaper rates for bigger groups. CP; Rajiv Chowk.
35. A big concert. Stadium shows land at JLN Stadium, IG Arena and Leisure Valley. Check our concerts page. JLN Stadium (Violet) for most big tours.
Family
36. National Science Centre. Hands-on galleries, 3D shows and a walk-through coal mine. It’s open daily, and entry is ₹100. Pragati Maidan; Supreme Court (Blue).
37. The National Rail Museum’s joy train. Steam engines and a ride around the grounds. Weekend entry is ₹100 for adults and ₹20 for children, and it’s closed on Mondays. Chanakyapuri; Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus (Pink), about 1.3 km.
38. Delhi Zoo. Open on weekends and closed on Fridays. Tickets are ₹80 for adults and ₹40 for children aged 5–12. Mathura Road; Supreme Court (Blue).
39. KidZania. A mini city where children role-play jobs, for ages 4–16, from about ₹1,350 per child. Noida Sector 38A; Noida Sector 18 (Blue).
40. Museum of Illusions. Photo-friendly optical illusions, open daily. CP, A-Block; Rajiv Chowk.
41. Akshardham and the water show. Free entry, with a ₹110 evening water show. Phones aren’t allowed, and it’s closed on Mondays. Akshardham (Blue). More ideas are on our kids and family events page.
Free
42. Langar at Bangla Sahib. Cover your head and share the free community meal. Near CP; Patel Chowk (Yellow), RK Ashram Marg (Blue).
43. A concert or film at IIC. Most India International Centre programmes need no ticket. Lodhi Estate; Khan Market (Violet).
44. The Sunday Book Market. Daryaganj’s famous book bazaar, now at Mahila Haat on Asaf Ali Road, about 9 am to 5 pm. Daryaganj; Delhi Gate (Violet).
45. The Lotus Temple. A quiet, free Bahá’í House of Worship, open on weekends and closed on Mondays. Kalkaji; Kalkaji Mandir (Violet/Magenta).
For more zero-rupee plans, read our full guide to free things to do in Delhi.
Weekend tips
- Saturday for Old Delhi, Sunday for parks. Chandni Chowk’s markets largely shut on Sunday, while Lodhi Garden and Sunder Nursery are at their liveliest.
- Mondays catch out long-weekend plans. Museums, Akshardham, the Lotus Temple and the Red Fort show all close on Monday.
- Book ahead for heritage walks, Rashtrapati Bhavan slots, The Piano Man and popular comedy shows.
- Use the metro. Most lines run from early morning until around 11 pm. The Pink Line is now a full ring, so Sarojini Nagar, INA, Lajpat Nagar and Rajouri Garden link up without a change.
- Watch the air from late October. Swap outdoor plans for indoor ones on bad days.
Going out as a couple? Our date night ideas cover every budget. Whatever you choose, the live list of events for Saturday and Sunday is always on this weekend in Delhi.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do in Delhi this weekend?
For a classic Delhi weekend, see Humayun's Tomb and Sunder Nursery on Saturday afternoon, catch a comedy show or a jazz set that night, and do an Old Delhi food walk or a Lodhi Garden morning on Sunday. Delhi2Go's this-weekend page lists every event happening in the next few days.
Which places in Delhi are closed on weekends?
Very few attractions close on Saturday or Sunday, but many Chandni Chowk markets shut on Sunday, so plan Old Delhi shopping for Saturday. Most museums close on Monday instead, and the Delhi Zoo closes on Friday.
What are free things to do in Delhi on a weekend?
Lodhi Garden, the Lodhi Art District murals, India Gate and the National War Memorial, Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Bangla Sahib (with free langar) and the Lotus Temple are all free. The India International Centre also runs many free concerts and screenings.
What is there to do in Delhi on a weekend night?
Stand-up comedy at The Laugh Store or the Hauz Khas Village clubs, live jazz at The Piano Man, indie gigs at Depot48, the Red Fort light and sound show, or rooftop bars in Connaught Place. Sunder Nursery also stays open until 10 pm.
What are good weekend activities in Delhi with kids?
The National Science Centre (open daily, ₹100), the National Rail Museum's joy train, the Delhi Zoo, KidZania in Noida and the Museum of Illusions in Connaught Place are reliable weekend picks for families.
