Date Night Ideas & Events in Delhi NCR
96 events matching right now across Delhi NCR — mostly music (74), food (6), film (5), dance (5). 2 are free.
The best date nights in Delhi pair a shared experience with a good meal, and the events below are picked for that, refreshed daily. For music, The Piano Man in Safdarjung Enclave is one of the city's few dedicated jazz clubs, and candlelight concerts and acoustic sets run in restaurants and cultural venues most weeks. Theatre at Mandi House and stand-up at clubs such as Hideout in Saket make easy evenings out. Hands-on couples' workshops, including pottery, painting, cocktail-making and baking, are a popular alternative to dinner and a movie. For a view, the restaurants around Kalka Das Marg in Mehrauli look out over the Qutub Minar, rooftops in Hauz Khas Village overlook the lake and Deer Park, and Gurgaon's Golf Course Road has its share of skyline bars. Daytime dates work too: Sunder Nursery, Lodhi Garden and the Mehrauli Archaeological Park are best from October to March. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights, and remember that last metro trains leave most terminals around 11 pm. This page lists date-worthy events across Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
Today
4 October · 15 events
Acoustic Night Live with Samar at Rumours Rooftop
Acoustic Sunday ft. Karan
Acoustic Sunday ft. Krish
Acoustic Sunday ft. Sunny Bhaat
Arabian Night at The Soho Garden
Candlelight Sufi Baithak
Gourmet Cinema: Eat Pray Love
Gourmet Cinema: No Reservations
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Jam Session
Lunch Sessions with Ameet
SCC Candlelight Cinema - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Sufi Baithak by Sufiyaana Saaz at The Soho Garden
Tamanna's Pop Quartet
The Royal Candle Light Affair
Tuesday
6 October · 4 events
Bollywood Acoustic Sessions with Saad
Candle Light Dinner
Candlelight Dinner
Tune In Tuesdays
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Wednesday
7 October · 1 eventThursday
8 October · 1 eventFriday
9 October · 10 events
Acoustic Night
Candlelight Open Air: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Sunder Nursery
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Arijit Singh at Sunder Nursery
Candles & Conversations
Dandiya Night feat. VDJ Shaan
Music Jam Night at The Terrace by Kanaka
Zero Gravity
Candlelight Open Air New Delhi: Tribute to Arijit Singh
Candlelight Open Air: The Best of Hans Zimmer
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Candlelit Casa – Romance, Dining and Ambience
Saturday
10 October · 3 eventsDeck Social
Lil Mama Tips and the Band
SCC Candlelight Cinema: Jab We Met
Sunday
11 October · 2 eventsDandiya Raas - Garba Night
Dandiya Raas – Garba Night at The Soho Garden
Friday
16 October · 5 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Tribute to A.R. Rahman
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to A.R. Rahman at The Boulevard
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Arijit Singh
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Arijit Singh at The Boulevard
Larger Than 90
Saturday
17 October · 3 eventsKAPOW!
Rangrezz Garba Night
Rangrezz Garba Night at Rumours Rooftop
Wednesday
21 October · 2 eventsThe Dey Way – Mohini Dey
The Dey Way – Mohini Dey (GOM 26)
Saturday
24 October · 5 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Mehfil-e-Sufi
Candlelight Open Air: Mehfil-e-Sufi at Safdarjung Tomb
Candlelight Open Air: Shaam-E-Sufi
Candlelight Open Air: Shaam-E-Sufi at Safdarjung Tomb
The Silver Lining Show
Sunday
25 October · 3 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Mehfil-e-Sufi at Safdarjung Tomb
Manon Mullener
SCC Candlelight Cinema - 50 First Dates
Monday
26 October · 2 eventsEskay
Lunch Sessions with Harsh Barar
Thursday
29 October · 2 eventsPuuluup
Puuluup || GOM 26
Friday
30 October · 1 eventSaturday
31 October · 1 eventMonday
9 November · 1 eventFriday
20 November · 4 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Best Movie Soundtracks
Candlelight Open Air: Best Movie Soundtracks at Sunder Nursery
Candlelight Open Air: Queen vs. ABBA at Sunder Nursery
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More
Saturday
21 November · 5 eventsCandlelight Signature: Mehfil-e-Sufi
Candlelight Signature: Mehfil-e-Sufi at The Quorum
Candlelight Signature: Tribute to Pritam
Candlelight Signature: Tribute to Pritam at The Quorum
DOMi & JD Beck WHO ASKED? TOUR New Delhi
Saturday
28 November · 3 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Mehfil-e-Sufi at Qutub Minar
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to A.R. Rahman
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to A.R. Rahman at Qutub Minar
Sunday
29 November · 1 eventFriday
11 December · 1 eventSaturday
12 December · 4 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Bollywood Movie Soundtracks
Candlelight Open Air: Bollywood Movie Soundtracks at The Boulevard
Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran
Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran at The Boulevard
Thursday
24 December · 4 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Tribute to Queen & ABBA
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Queen & ABBA at Travancore Palace
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelight: Christmas Classics at Travancore Palace
Friday
25 December · 2 eventsCandlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman
Saturday
9 January · 1 eventSaturday
16 January · 1 eventSaturday
13 February · 4 eventsCandlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh
Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh at The Quorum
Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special at The Quorum
Sunday
14 February · 4 eventsCandlelight Open Air: Mehfil-e-Ishq
Candlelight Open Air: Mehfil-e-Ishq at Purana Quila
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Arijit Singh
Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Arijit Singh at Purana Quila
Tuesday
23 March · 1 eventGood to know
- Book Friday and Saturday evenings at least a few days ahead; weekday dates are quieter and often cheaper.
- Pair an early show with a late dinner nearby: Mandi House with Connaught Place, or Hauz Khas with Green Park.
- Couples' workshops include materials and usually last two to three hours; reserve early as group sizes are small.
- Plan the ride home: last metro trains leave most terminals around 11 pm.
Frequently asked questions
What are some unique date ideas in Delhi?
A couples' pottery or cocktail workshop, live jazz at The Piano Man, a play at Mandi House, stargazing sessions or a sunset walk in Sunder Nursery.
Where can we have dinner with a view in Delhi?
Restaurants around Kalka Das Marg in Mehrauli overlook the Qutub Minar, rooftops in Hauz Khas Village face the lake, and Golf Course Road in Gurgaon has skyline bars.
Are there affordable date nights in Delhi?
Yes: free concerts and screenings at India Habitat Centre and the India International Centre, open-mic nights, and picnics in Lodhi Garden all cost little or nothing.
What time should we head home after a date night?
Last metro trains leave most terminal stations around 11 pm, so check the DMRC app for your line or plan a cab, especially from Mehrauli, Golf Course Road and other areas away from stations.
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