A packed May 2026 calendar brings major live experiences across India, from Kanye West’s one-night stadium show in New Delhi to Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy’s Raag-On Tour in Bangalore. Comedy fans can catch Kunal Kamra, Vir Das, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, and Kenny Sebastian, while music lovers get Mochakk’s India debut, Musicland Mumbai, and HYBE India’s K-pop Pop-up Park.
As if summer isn't killing us already, some of the biggest events of the year are lining up on May this year. Big, headline-grabbing shows like Kanye West touching down in Delhi sit alongside the smaller rooms where Kunal Kamra tests material that often spills beyond the stage. The result is a lineup that that has something for everybody, no matter who you are or where you're from.
Below, we collated the biggest events to look forward to this month.
Kunal Kamra performs new stand-up material in an intimate club setting with his signature take on current events and political themes.
When: May 1 – 28, 2026
Where: The Underground Comedy Club
Organised by HYBE Corporation for the first time in India, this multi-location pop-up features K-pop dance events, quizzes, DJ sets, including showcases and interactive booths. Music lineup includes artists like KAYAN and Outstation
When: May 2 – June 14, 2026
Where: Multiple locations
Taking place at Phoenix Marketcity, this festival brings together live performances by Raghu Dixit, The Yellow Diary, and TDT across indie, folk, and mainstream sounds.
When: May 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
Where: Phoenix Marketcity
Kenny Sebastian blends stand-up and music in a live performance combining observational humour with musical elements.
When: May 3, 2026; May 30, 2026
Where: Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad; Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Mumbai
Brazilian DJ Mochakk makes his India debut with a groove-led set blending house, techno, and funk, known for high-energy performances across global festival circuits.
When: May 8-10, 2026
Where: Bayview Lawns, Mumbai, and Terraform Arena, Bangalore
International Emmy winner Vir Das presents a stand-up performance exploring everyday Indian soundscapes through comedy.
When: Sat, May 9 – 15, 2026
Where: Yashobhoomi Convention Center, New Delhi and Buntara Bhavan Auditorium, Pune
Held at Jio World Garden, this large-scale music festival features hip-hop and alternative acts including Badshah, Seedhe Maut, Arpit Bala, and Chaar Diwaari.
When: May 9, 2026, 4:30 PM
Where: Jio World Garden
Biswa Kalyan Rath presents a stand-up tour across venues, building on his observational style, exploring everyday logic and human behaviour through a comic lens.
When: May 10 – Jun 14, 2026
Where: Multiple venues
Techno DJ Sam Wolfe performs a high-energy set known for chart success and festival appearances.
When: May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM onwards
Where: Yet to be announced
Inspired by Spain’s La Tomatina, this large-scale event recreates the tomato-throwing experience with open participation and festival-style engagement.
When: May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Where: The Sikkim Resort
Directed by Rajat Kapoor and starring Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak, this adaptation reimagines Macbeth as a dark comedy exploring ambition and guilt through a contemporary theatrical lens.
When: Sun, 17 May 2026, Multiple slots
Where: St. Andrew's Auditorium, Mumbai
Kanan Gill performs a stand-up set drawing from his global touring experience and previous specials, combining observational humour with storytelling.
When: May 23 – 24 2026
Where: The Laugh Store, DLF cyberhub, Gurugram
Composer trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy perform a live set blending Indian classical, rock, and Bollywood music, led by Shankar Mahadevan.
When: May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
Where: Bangalore Palace
The most awaited event of the month, Kanye West performs a one-night stadium show featuring major tracks and reworked material, presenting a large-scale live production centred on his discography and cultural impact.
When: Sat, 23 May 2026, 8:00 PM
Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi