Events in Bangalore

Events in Bangalore

Looking for things to do in Bangalore this weekend? Check District and BookMyShow for gigs and comedy, Luma and Meetup for the city's huge tech and hobby meetup scene, then add the free regulars: Cubbon Park mornings, talks at Bangalore International Centre, and a walk down Church Street. This is a guide to where to look, not a live listing.

Find events in Bangalore through discovery apps and local listings, then filter by date and interest. The harder question, and the one almost no platform answers, is who you will actually meet when you get there.

This weekend: how to find what is on in Bangalore

No single app lists everything happening in Bangalore this weekend. Check these on Thursday or Friday, since most listings go up a few days ahead.

• District and BookMyShow for concerts, stand-up, theatre and workshops
• Luma and Meetup, which carry more startup and tech meetups in Bangalore than almost anywhere in India
• Bangalore International Centre's programme page for talks, screenings and performances
• Instagram handles of Indiranagar and Koramangala cafes and bookstores for open mics and readings

Free and low-cost things to do in Bangalore most weekends

• Weekend mornings at Cubbon Park, home to reading circles, runners and walking groups
• Talks and conversations at Bangalore International Centre in Domlur, many free with registration
• Rangoli Metro Art Center on MG Road for small exhibitions and performances
• The Lalbagh flower shows around Republic Day and Independence Day

Timings and entry rules change, so confirm on the venue's own page before you head out.

Where events cluster in Bangalore

Koramangala, Indiranagar, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, Whitefield, MG Road are where most of Bangalore's society events, talks, and meetups happen, simply because that is where the density of students and young professionals already is.

• Church Street
• Cubbon Park
• Lalbagh Botanical Garden
• Indiranagar 100 Feet Road
• UB City
• Commercial Street
• Freedom Park
• Bangalore International Centre (BIC)

The events calendar in Bangalore

Bangalore's recurring annual fixtures include Bangalore Karaga (Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, March/April), Bangalore Literature Festival, Echoes of Earth (sustainability-focused music festival), BLR Hubba (citywide arts and culture festival, January, since 2024), and Kadalekai Parishe (groundnut fair at Bull Temple, Basavanagudi, Nov/Dec). Beyond these, expect a steady stream of society events, talks, and meetups year-round, especially around Koramangala, Indiranagar, HSR Layout, Jayanagar, Whitefield, MG Road.

The communities behind the events

Startup and founder meetups in Koramangala and Indiranagar, tech and hackathon communities around Whitefield, and a serious law and policy crowd around NLSIU.

• Startup & founder meetups
• Tech & hackathon communities
• Law & policy crowd
• Classical arts / SPIC MACAY circuit
• Literary & book clubs
• Civic-design / urban studies community
• Toastmasters / public-speaking circuit

What Zyber adds

Every other event platform tells you what is happening in Bangalore. Zyber tells you who to find when you get there, a short list of attendees you are likely to click with and the specific reason why, before you walk in.

See how to meet people in Bangalore, the Communities pillar, the Events pillar, or read what Zyber is.