Delhi and the surrounding regions have long been renowned as a culinary melting pot, where a multitude of flavors, traditions, and cultures converge to create a vibrant and diverse food scene. In the heart of the nation’s capital and its neighboring regions, food festivals have become a celebrated tradition, uniting food enthusiasts and gastronomes from all walks of life. These festivals serve as a delectable journey through the kaleidoscope of India’s culinary heritage, where the old and the new collide, resulting in an explosion of taste sensations. From street food extravaganzas to high-end gourmet showcases, these food and music festivals offer a unique opportunity to savor not only the country’s rich culinary tapestry but also global gastronomic trends.
Palate fest 2023
Palate Fest, India’s most renowned culinary extravaganza, comes back to the capital after over 4 years, with its latest edition, scheduled for November 18th to 19th, 2023, at the exciting heart of central Delhi – Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. Palate Fest holds the distinction of being one of India’s first international level food festivals, originating in 2014 and growing into an annual multi-city event. This year promises to be a unique and immersive experience that brings together a delightful medley of the best in food and beverage, celebrated chefs, diverse cuisines, talented artists, and passionate food enthusiasts for the whole family whatever your age. The event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, G 20, Incredible India and Delhi Tourism.
Date- 18th & 19th November
Location- Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, Delhi
Indulge in Flavours and Food Stories of New Delhi
Experience the culinary tapestry of New Delhi like never before at the “Indulge in Flavours and Food Stories of New Delhi” event, taking place on January 13th. This two-day extravaganza promises to be a gastronomic delight, where the rich and diverse flavors of the city come to life. From the vibrant streets of Old Delhi with its spicy chaats and kebabs to the upscale restaurants serving contemporary Indian cuisine, this event will offer a delectable journey through the city’s culinary heritage. Join us as we explore the intricate food stories that make New Delhi a true food lover’s paradise, with tantalizing aromas, mouthwatering dishes, and stories that resonate with every bite. Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Date- 13th January 2024
Location- Triveni Kala Sangam, Delhi
The Burrah Project is back with its 2nd Edition!
Head to the biggest celebration of Punjabi music and culinary delights, is all set to return for the most awaited 2nd edition- The Burrah Project in New Delhi. Scheduled to take place on November 25th and 26th, 2023, at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, this festival promises to be an unparalleled experience for music enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike.
Get ready to sway to the melodies of Delhi’s own Ayushmann Khurrana, joined by the musical talents of Jasmine Sandlas, Jordan Sandhu, Parmish Verma, Sunanda Sharma, and Avvy Sra.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this cultural extravaganza! Book your tickets now and join for the ultimate two-day celebration that promises to be the talk of the town.
Event Details:
Date: 25th-26th November 2023
Time: 2 PM omwards
Venue: JLN Stadium, New Delhi
Food festival
Come join us at a place where foodies gamers musicians and graffiti artists come together to buy trade or sell and celebrate the rising food culture in India with delicious food with street-style enthusiasts and a variety of food from different parts of the nation.Oh wait ! there is more to it enjoy amazing games planned for you silent DJ live chef corner flea market competitions for kids and performance by renowned artists who will grace their presence to light up whole arena.
Date- 23rd December
Location- Surajkund, Faridabad Haryana
One-of-A Kind Independent Music Festival, Musicathon is back in Bir
The widely renowned and loved two-day musical festival in Bir, Musicathon is back in all its virtue for the 11th edition. This edition slated to take place on December 1st and 2nd, 2023 is another feather added to its successful journey. This edition’s stellar line-up consists of power-packed performances by artists across various genres and will prove to be a perfect blend of music, travelling, camping, and happiness. The enchanting city of Himachal Pradesh, Bir has been a proud home to this soulful festival since its humble beginning in 2019. People can feel the vibe of Musicathon Live on Roposo, as the event will be streamed live on their app.
The 11th edition will be headlined by the acclaimed semi-classical fusion band- Bombay Bandook who will mesmerize the audience with their soulful voices. The exhilarating line-up will have Samar Mehdi, an eclectic singer and songwriter who has carved a niche himself and is widely known for writing and performing his music in ‘percussive fingerstyle’ format. Famous pop singer-songwriter, Shubham Kabra, classical singer, Soumendra featuring Smit and Mahavir and Jaipur based singer songwriter Arjan Singh will surely make the audience swoon to their voice magic. This edition will witness an interesting list of talented bands such as Vahaka, a multi-lingual and multi-genre band and Manzil Mystics, a choir band that will leave the attendees spellbound. Last but not least, Buland Himalay a.k.a. Jatin Sharma, known for his energetic performances will ensure every music lover attending the event is swooning to his Himachal music.
The tickets for the 11th edition are now live. Only limited discounted early bird tickets are available starting from INR 2500 for the music pass, and INR 4500 for the Music Pass + Stay.
Discover the Shoonya festival where less is more: a celebration of nothingness!
The much-awaited 7th edition of Shoonya Festival of Nothingness, a sought-after three-day transformational festival is back with a new scenic address in Palolem, Goa. A one-of-a-kind mind, body and soul festival that provides an escape from the daily mundane of one’s life for people from all walks of life to go beyond all name tags, designations, and biases to celebrate the value of Nothingness within and around us. The brainchild of three visionaries- Anuj Agarwal, Manu and Saksham Ghiya, the festival is slated to take place from December 1st to 3rd, 2023 at the eco-conscious festival stay at Colomb beach in Palolem. The festival focuses on specially curated journey of fun activities, intimate experiences, and hands-on workshops to harmonize one’s heart, mind and body and awaken their soul to overcome their fear.
Passes Details-
Festival Pass- INR 15,000 (Inclusion- All Meals and festival Activities Only)
Triple Sharing Pass- INR 19,000 (Inclusion- All Meals, festival Activities and Accommodation (triple-Sharing)
Twin Sharing Pass- INR 21,000 {Inclusion- All Meals, festival Activities and Accommodation (double-Sharing)}
Triple Sharing Pass- INR 24,000 {Inclusion- All Meals, festival Activities and Accommodation (Single accommodation)}
Kathakar Storytellers Festival
16th Edition of Kathakar Storytellers Festival returns with 3 Days Packed line-up of artists & celebrities like Mohit Chauhan, Imtiaz Ali and Mukesh Chhabra
Young readers get ready as we’ve some incredible, award-winning authors coming to the festival.
16th edition of Kathakar: International Storytellers Festival’ will be held at Sunder Nursery, Opposite Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin, National Zoological Park, Sundar Nagar, New Delhi from 1st December 2023 to 3rd December 2023. Kathakar is the only oral storytelling festival in India and the largest in Asia. Panel discussions and workshops are also organised for aspiring and professional storytellers. This year the festival will host storytellers from Australia, Japan, Turkey, Poland, Columbia, United Kingdom and India.
The event will be concluded by the hit trio of Imtiaz Ali and Mohit Chauhan on 3rd December, Plus a special Acting Workshop by Mukesh Chhabra on 2nd December.
In the past the festival has been addressed by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Kiren Rijiju, Giriraj Singh, Meenakshi Lekhi, Vishal Bharadwaj, Mohit Chauhan, Manoj Tiwari, Nandita Das, Sushma Seth, Deepti Naval, Imtiaz Ali, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Bajpayee, Shantanu Moitra, Dr Shashi Tharoor, Godfrey Duncan, and many more. The festival each year gets a diverse set of storytellers from India including, Pandvani, Dastan-goi, Qissebazi, Powada, Allah-Udal, Kesar-saga and from countries such as Poland, UK, Sweden, Caribbean Islands, USA, Hungary, Australia, Japan, Mongolia, France, etc.
The festival has till date reached out to over 1,50,000 adults, children, teachers and parents.
The patron of the festival is well-known singer Mohit Chauhan who is also the Cultural Envoy of Mongolia to India.
Tickets Start Rs. 149 Only.
Dates: 1,2,3 December 2023
Address: Sunder Nursery, Opposite Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin, National Zoological Park, Sundar Nagar, New Delhi
