The Best Events Across The Country To Hit This January

January is what happens after the noise dies down after the new year glitter finally leaves your floor. The group chats go quiet and the pressure to do something memorable gives way to a slower, more monotonous reset. Once the new years parties are over, you're left wondering, now what?

To keep January from slipping into autopilot, we’ve put together a lineup that makes the most of this in-between energy. From unhurried festivals and thoughtful exhibitions to shows that feel like a proper night out without the year-end chaos, these are the events worth anchoring your first month to.

Lollapalooza India 2026 

Four years in, Lollapalooza has become Mumbai’s most reliable answer to post-holiday restlessness. The two-day festival brings together massive global headliners and crowd favourites across rock, hip hop and pop, creating a lineup that rewards both planning and wandering. With Linkin Park, Playboi Carti, Yungblud and Kehlani leading the bill, it is designed for long days, tired feet and the kind of collective energy only a festival this scale can pull off.

Dates: 24 – 25 Jan 2026

Venue: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai

Link: https://lollapaloozaindia.com

Linkin Park: From Zero World Tour 2026

For a band that soundtracked an entire generation’s angst, this moment feels overdue. Linkin Park finally make their India debut, bringing the From Zero world tour to Bengaluru for a one-night-only show. With Emily Armstrong stepping in as the band’s new frontwoman, the set balances legacy tracks with a renewed sense of urgency. Expect catharsis, volume and a crowd singing every word.

Dates: Multiple dates 

Venue: Multiple venues across India

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/linkin-park-from-zero-world-tour-2026/ET00469594 

Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama

This is not an exhibition you rush through. Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room invites you to step inside and momentarily lose your sense of proportion, time and self. The mirrors and shifting lights create a quiet, immersive pause that feels especially right for January. It lasts only a few minutes, but the feeling lingers far longer than you expect.

Dates: 31 Dec 2025 – 22 Feb 2026

Venue: Infinity Room, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/infinity-mirrored-room/ET00364831

Papa Yaar by Zakir Khan

Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar tour is built around fatherhood, family and the quiet things Indian men rarely say out loud, balancing warmth with sharp observational humour. It’s reflective without being heavy and funny without trying too hard. A solid January pick if you want laughter that feels familiar.

Dates: 8 – 27 Jan 2026

Venue: Multiple venues across India

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/papa-yaar-by-zakir-khan/ET00434989 

Re:Sound with Lucky Ali

Lucky Ali, the voice that defined a generation with songs like O Sanam and Safarnama, is back on the stage with a six-city tour under “Re:Sound by Jet ALive.” The tour began in November and will continue till January. The singer has hinted that this could be his final tour before he bows out of touring for good, so a expect a setlist built on nostalgia, raw emotion, and the unmistakable calm his music brings. If there’s one concert this winter you shouldn’t postpone, it’s this one.

Dates: 11th,17th, 24th and 31st January 2026

Venue: Multiple venues 

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/re-sound-with-lucky-ali-mumbai/ET00456624 

PS – I Love You by Pranav Sharma

Pranav Sharma’s stand-up clips have been going viral online lately, and this live set is a chance to experience them live. PS – I Love You leans into observational humour, internet-age anxieties and sharply timed punchlines that land because they feel uncomfortably familiar. It’s light, fast-paced, and perfect for a January evening when you want laughs without committing to anything too heavy.

Dates: Multiple dates in January

Venue: Multiple venues

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/taaza-phool-ft-pranav-sharma/ET00408533 

Aditya Rikhari – Live in Mumbai

Aditya Rikhari’s rise has been unmistakable, and Sahiba made sure of that. The song became a streaming favourite, turning into one of those tracks that soundtracked long drives and late nights alike. His live sets carry the same intimacy, built around honest songwriting and an audience that knows every word. Expect a slow-burning, emotionally charged evening rather than a high-decibel spectacle.

Dates: 16 Jan 2026

Venue: DOME, SVP Stadium, Mumbai

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/aditya-rikhari-live-in-mumbai/ET00476519 

Piyush Mishra’s Aarambh 2.0

Following the huge success of his band Ballimaran’s tours, veteran actor-singer Piyush Mishra is back for another tour around the country, blending poetry, music and theatre for an unforgettable winter concert experience.

Dates: multiple dates

Venue: Multiple venues

Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/piyush-mishra-s-aarambh-2-0-by-toi-bengaluru/ET00461990 

Zakir Hussain: Learning to Learn

This is a quiet, deeply personal exhibition that rewards slowing down. Through decades of photographs, Dayanita Singh traces her relationship with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain as a student, observer and friend, exploring mentorship, discipline and the idea of lifelong learning. The exhibition offers a rare, reflective look at a master through the eyes of someone who truly knew him.

Dates: 31 Dec 2025 – 3 Feb 2026

Venue: Dilip Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, Mumbai

Link: https://www.ncpamumbai.com 

India Watch Weekend 2026

For all the watch enthusiasts out there, the India Watch Weekend is returning in January, bringing together heritage maisons, independent watchmakers and serious collectors under one roof. It's a focused, quietly indulgent weekend for anyone who appreciates the mechanics behind luxury.

Dates: 17 – 18 Jan 2026

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai

Link: https://indiawatchweekend.com