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Things to do in Delhi this week

Discover what's worth doing in Delhi this entire week!

Nayantara Singh
Written by: Nitya Choubey
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We’ve beaten a week of overcast mornings and moody weather to make it to the second week of February, and things are looking up! The sun’s managed to peek through, afternoons are becoming balmy, and everyone’s starting to make plans for the Valentine’s Day weekend. Fear not if you’ve got nobody to engage in a lovefest with – Galentine’s goes just as hard as date night with your significant other. 

There’s some stuff going on through the week – there’s a couple of T20 World Cup matches being hosted at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, for instance, and Bharat Rang Mahotsav is on as well, with more than one play lined up everyday at Mandi House. Solid shopping opportunities at the Surajkund Mela, and of course, some stellar exhibitions at NGMA and the Humayun’s Tomb museum. 

The weekend, though, is reserved for stuffing your face at the city’s best restaurants and hanging out with friends. Catch the two-day workshop organised by Opn Art House x Gaysi Family at Max Mueller Bhavan for some artsy-crafty fun, or check out some of these bowling alleys in Delhi if you’re planning to head out with a big bunch. It’s also just really great weather for being outdoors and doing nothing, and while Delhi’s famous for its monuments, some stunning heritage sites have flown under the radar, and are worth checking out if you don’t like crowds. 

Here’s everything you need to plan a week that’ll keep you busy round the clock. 

What to do in Delhi this week

The Journey Within: Exhibition

Scottish artist Olivia Fraser’s solo exhibition, supported by Nature Morte, will feature her signature fare of using Indian miniature iconography to explore the universalist appeal of motifs like the lotus and Hindu gods. The opening night, especially, is set to feature a very special performance with dance and Dhrupad-inspired live music.

Preview: February 26, 6-9pm (performance at 7pm).
On view until: March 25 
Opening hours: Mon-Sun. 10am-5pm.
Address: British Council. 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi

Karan Aujla P-Pop Culture India Tour 2026

Returning for its 39th year, the mega exhibition brings together hundreds of artisans, handloom and handicraft artists from across and beyond India. Alongside stalls selling knick-knacks, rugs, furniture, ornaments and other handicrafts, the mela will host workshops, folk music, and dance performances. Tickets priced under very affordably, at about ₹200.

This year’s theme revolves around Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya, so expect a strong showcase from these states, along with international participation from Egypt, the partner country this year.

When: Until February 15
Where: Faridabad, Haryana
How to get there: The Delhi Metro’s violet line will take you to the Badarpur border, from where the fair is a short auto-rickshaw or cab ride away.

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Sufi Heritage Festival 2026

 The Sufi Heritage Festival’s positioned against the gorgeous backdrop of Sunder Nursery, featuring a star-studded lineup included Sona Mohapatra, Daler Mehndi, Sonam Kalra, Saumya Kulshreshta and Buland, Marham Poetry, The Aahvaan Project, Sabr Se – Mujtaba Khan, Shinjini Kulkarni, and the Murad Ali Ensemble, amongst others. The two-day event’s not just about music – it’s also going to host some dance, craft, and storytelling workshops, as well as a curated artisanal bazaar featuring handwoven textiles, carpets, perfumes, and other handcrafted items. 

When: 28 Feb-1 March
Where: Sunder Nursery, Delhi
Tickets: ₹1,500
How to get there: We recommend using the metro and walking the rest of the way – entry towards the Sunder Nursery-Humayun’s Tomb complex is a dicey, crowded affair. JLN Metro Station (violet line) is your best bet. 

Satish Gujral 100: A Centenary Exhibition

The exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is an ode to one of India’s most celebrated, most daring artists. The show, said to have been five years in the making, is curated by Kishore Singh in partnership with the Gujral Foundation, and spans 167 works tracing the artist’s life.

What to expect: It’s an incredibly moving show. The displays encompass his works, juxtaposed with old photographs that piece together his career as a painter, collector, artist, and cultural thinker, alongside his life with his family. Much of the work spans the horrors of Partition, but also his time in Mexico. One to watch out for is Mourning en Mass, along with gorgeous sculptures and reliefs, and some of his personal items.

When: Until March 30
Where: NGMA, Delhi

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