The Best Events Across The Country To Hit This December
A curated lineup of December events worth adding to your festive-season calendar
December always ends up being the month where your calendar turns into a Jenga tower. Between planning for Christmas, speedboating through five weddings a day, second-guessing Secret Santa gifts, and arguing about New Year’s Eve plans that never live up to the hype, the month can get chaotic fast.
To save you from the pain of drifting between last-minute group chat plans that underwhelm at the end and gatherings that fail to deliver on the hype, we have curated a list of events that are actually worth stepping out for. This year brings a lineup strong enough to rescue your winter from the usual “So what’s the plan?” doom spiral. Whether you're in the mood for big concerts, cultural immersion, or something that just makes you feel like you didn’t waste the last month of the year, this list has you covered.
Messi G.O.A.T. Tour
Football fans went ballistic when legendary footballer Lionel Messi confirmed his visit to India as part of the G.O.A.T. India Tour. The announcement sent ticket searches into overdrive, and for good reason: this is the rare chance to watch one of the greatest to ever play step onto an Indian pitch. Expect a packed stadium, a crowd running purely on adrenaline, and a night that’ll sit high on every football fan’s memory list long after the season ends.
Dates: 13th - 15th December 2025
Venue: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad
Link: https://www.district.in/events/messi-goat-concert-15-dec-2025-delhi-buy-tickets
Sunburn Festival 2025, Mumbai
Sunburn has become a year-end tradition for a reason. Beyond the massive stages and the long roster of artists, there’s a collective excitement in the air that makes it feel like the unofficial start to New Year celebrations. If you enjoy big festival energy and want one major outing before the year wraps, this one delivers every time.
Dates: 19th - 21st December 2025
Venue: Infinity Bay, Mumbai
Link: https://sunburn.in/
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Delhi Comic Con 2025
The annual nerd takeover is back. Comic Con brings together fans, creators, and an atmosphere that feels genuinely joyful. Between the artwork, panels, gaming sessions and intricate cosplay, it’s the kind of event that reminds you how satisfying it is to share a space with people who love the same things you do. It’s a bright, easy plan to set the tone for December before Christmas gatherings begin.
Dates: 5 – 7 Dec, 11:00 AM
Venue: NSIC Exhibition Ground, Delhi
Link: https://www.comicconindia.com/all-cities-main-page/delhi-comic-con
AP Dhillon – One of One India Tour
High-octane music concerts hit differently in winter, and AP Dhillon’s tour is built for that year-end energy. The production, the crowd, the familiarity of every track promise a night full of bangers and a full-blown concert experience. If you’re looking to step into the Christmas–New Year stretch with something loud, high-spirited and slightly unhinged, this is an effortless win.
Dates: Multiple dates
Venue: Multiple venues
Link: https://tix.to/IndiaTour
Indian Cacao & Craft Chocolate Festival
A warm, community-driven festival that celebrates craftsmanship and creativity. With tastings, workshops, and conversations with chocolatiers, the fourth edition of the Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival is a relaxed way to spend a winter afternoon. It also pairs naturally with the season - comforting, indulgent, and perfect to slip into your pre-Christmas plans.
Dates: 5th - 7th December 2025
Venue: Sabha Blr, Sivaji Nagar, Bangalore
Link: https://craftchocolateindia.com/
Sunidhi Chauhan – I Am Home Tour
Few playback singers in India can pull a performance at Sunidhi Chauhan’s level. Whether it is singing your heart out loud to Sheila Ki Jawani or reliving your childhood through the Ben 10 title track (did you know it’s her voice in the Hindi version? Yes, that’s how iconic she is), this concert is bound to be a December win for people who want one guaranteed good night out amid the holiday season fatigue.
Dates: 24th and 27th December 2025
Venue: Mumbai and Delhi
Link: https://www.district.in/events/sunidhi-chauhan-i-am-home-mumbai-2025-buy-tickets
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Nutcracker on Ice, NMACC
Watching a theatre adaptation of The Nutcracker is as Christmas as it gets, but that aside, if you are a figure skating fan, you absolutely cannot miss the Tony Mercer production coming to the NMACC this December. Featuring two-time Olympic gold medallist Evgeny Platov and dual World Champion Maxim Staviski, this ice dance performance has a stacked cast and crew, promising an evening that will blow your mind with its sheer brilliance.
Dates: 4th - 14th December 2025
Venue: The Grand Theatre, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai
Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/the-nutcracker-on-ice/ET00459045
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: 6th, 13th and 20th December 2025
Venue: Multiple venues
Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/re-sound-with-lucky-ali-mumbai/ET00456624
Delhi-i-Rajasthani Mehfil
Mehfils are arguably the best events to experience in Delhi. Rich with folk music, storytelling, and traditional performances, this mehfil offers a cultural depth that stems from three generations of musicians performing on the same stage. It’s a thoughtful way to experience something rooted and reflective before the more festive days take over.
Dates: 13th December 2025
Venue: The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, Mumbai
Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/delhi-i-rajasthani-mehfil/ET00471661