May is the month when summer truly kicks in – the time of the year when many of us return to our native places and go on exciting, long-planned vacations. However, if you’ve decided to spend the month of May at home, here are some fun events and festivals that you can attend instead of being a couch potato!
Festivals And Important Days Across India In May 2025
1st May: Maharashtra Din/International Labour Day
The Maharashtra Din and the International Labour Day fall on the same day. It is a state holiday in Maharashtra as this was the day in 1960 when Maharashtra was declared statehood after a long, laborious struggle.
1st to 3rd May: Moatsu Festival
Moatsu Mong is a three-day celebration held in the first week of May. It marks the end of the sowing season and acts as a time of relaxation for the hardworking Ao Naga tribe. People participate in communal activities like feasting, music, and dance during this festival in Nagaland. If you want to experience this festival, visiting Nagaland is a good option.
6th May: Thrissur Pooram
The Thrissur Pooram is an important festival in Kerala, taking place in the Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur. Many elaborate rituals, ceremonies, and activities take place during this festival. These include customary fireworks, musical performances, and elephant processions, among others. And if visiting Kerala, has always been on your list, plan a trip around this festival and embrace the true beauty and culture of Kerala.
7th May: Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in West Bengal and is one of India’s most influential personalities in modern history. He became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The polymath’s birth anniversary is celebrated widely and is a state holiday in West Bengal.
11th May: International Mother’s Day
11th May is the day when the world celebrates mothers and everyone assuming the role of a motherly figure. Children and relatives these women vibrant Mother’s Day gifts and appreciate them for their unconditional love and sacrifice. The day is a reminder to celebrate the strength of these women and express our gratitude towards them.
12th May: Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, born as Siddhartha in Lumbini, Nepal in 623 BCE. In India and Nepal, Lord Buddha’s birth anniversary is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Vaishakh/Vesakh. It is a gazetted holiday, meaning government offices, schools, and banks will be closed on May 12, 2025.
Exciting Concerts, Stand-Up Shows, And Events Across India
Master Peace – Trial Solo By Madhur Virli
If there’s one stand-up comedian nailing comedy and public awareness, it has to be Madhur Virli. Many of his performances feature him discussing taboo topics like sex education, menstruation, and the queer community, all while taking you on a laugh riot. This brand-new set by Virli is going to be full of fresh jokes and hilarious stories, so book your tickets now!
Date: 27th April to 31st May
Time: 3:00 PM onwards
Venue: The Laugh Store: DLF Cyberhub, Shop No 4d, Ground Floor, Tower 8 C, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, Sector 24, Gurugram, Haryana – 122002
Tickets: INR 699 on BookMyShow
AR Rahman : The Wonderment Tour – Global Premiere
Many of us have grown up cherishing the musical maestro that A. R. Rahman is. The musician is now set to deliver never-seen-before musical experiences and enchant us with his soulful voice. The Navi Mumbai concert will feature other artists like Neeti Mohan, Jonita Gandhi, and Sukhwinder Singh delivering mesmerizing performances as well!
Date: 3rd May
Time: 4:00 PM onwards
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400706
Tickets: INR 2,499 onwards on District by Zomato
The Great Inflate Run 2025 – Bangalore
You must’ve heard of plenty of marathons and obstacle runs, but have you heard of an ‘inflate’ run? The Great Inflate Run, India’s first inflatable obstacle course race, will have 10+ inflatable obstacles per lap on a 1.23-kilometre loop. And with live music, food stalls, and fun zones, the obstacle race is about to be even more fun!
Date: 4th May – Ahmedabad, 10th May – Bangalore
Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Venue: Ahmedabad, Bangalore (venue to be announced)
Tickets: INR 1,499 onwards on District by Zomato
Ashish Bagrecha: Tum, Mai, Aur Ishq India Tour
One of India’s most well-known poets and storytellers of today, Ashish Bagrecha, has carved a niche for himself. The artist is famous for his viral specials like Pyar, Ummed aur Roshni and Sab Theek Ho Jayega. With his new India Tour, the artist will share stories of love, heartbreak, and everything in between. So, did you book your tickets yet?
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Date: 3rd May – Pune, 4th May – Mumbai, 10th May – Ahmedabad, 11th May – Delhi
Time: 8:00 PM onwards
Venue: Kindly check on BookMyShow for the respective cities
Tickets: INR 499 onwards on BookMyShow
Swiftie Night At Informal By Imperfecto
Taylor Swift shows no signs of including India on her world tour, but that doesn’t stop desi Swifties from enjoying her songs! Informal By Imperfecto will host a grand Swiftie Night, playing more than 40 of her chartbuster songs. Not just that, but the event will also have tattoo and glitter stations, 3.5 hours of Taylor Swift-DJ, as well as a party that will make you “shake, shake, shake” as Swift says in her 2014 hit Shake It Off!
Date: 10th May
Time: 4:00 PM onwards
Venue: Informal by Imperfecto, 52, Tolstoy Ln, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi – 110001
Tickets: INR 350 onwards on BookMyShow
All Hearts Tour – Homecoming Concert by Shreya Ghoshal
Renowned Indian singer and performer Shreya Ghoshal has been in the news for her All Hearts Tour. The prolific, National Award-winning artist is busy on her All Hearts Tour, touring in multiple cities like Surat, Chennai, Bangalore, and Indore, among many others. Now the artist will perform in Mumbai, where it will be her ‘Homecoming Concert’.
Date: 10th May
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
Venue: Jio World Garden, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400051
Tickets: INR 2999 on BookMyShow
Sitar for Mental Health by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma
Bangalore’s about to experience the magic that Rishab Rikhiram Sharma weaves into the air with his sitar. An internationally acclaimed sitarist, music producer, and mental health advocate, he also has the honor of being the youngest and final disciple of Sitar Maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar. The immersive musical experience will take the audience on a therapeutic journey that celebrates the healing power of music.
Date: 11th May
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
Venue: TERRAFORM ARENA, Survey No – 147/15, Taluk, near Embassy Riding School, Jala Hobali, Yelahanka, Tharahunise, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 562157
Tickets: INR 9,999 onwards on District by Zomato
Guns N’ Roses India 2025
The iconic rock and roll band Guns N’ Roses will perform in India in 2025 after last playing here in 2012. As part of their Asia tour, they will perform in Mumbai, India, and the best part is, they’ll do so with their full original band members!
Date: 17th May, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM onwards
Venue: Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400034
Tickets: INR 6,499 on BookMyShow
23rd Zee Cine Awards 2025
Who doesn’t love tuning into film awards on television? But, what if you can actually watch your favorite celebrities shake a leg right in front of your eyes? The 23rd Zee Cine Awards 2025 will feature some of the most famous stars from the Hindi film and television industry attending the event. Are you excited to know which Hindi film will bag the coveted ‘Best Film’ award? If yes, book your tickets now!
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Date: 17th May
Time: 5:30 PM onwards
Venue: Dome SVP Stadium, Lala Lajpatrai Marg, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai – Maharashtra 400018
Tickets: INR 2,999 onwards on District by Zomato
Rekha Bhardwaj Live In Mumbai
Rekha Bhardwaj has carved her niche in the Indian music industry with her distinct voice and understanding of Indian classical music. She is also known for her soulful takes on Ghazal and Sufi music, along with lending her voice to commercial Bollywood films and shows. The award-winning artist will now perform in Mumbai, enchanting Mumbaikars with her breathtaking voice.
Date: 31st May, 2025
Time: 6:45 PM onwards
Venue: Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, 292, Com. Harbanslal Marg, Sion East, Mumbai – 400022
Tickets: INR 2,249 onwards on BookMyShow
Harsh Gujral: Jo Bolta Hai Wohi Hota Hai
There are many talented comedians in India, but the witty, charming sense of humor and immaculate comic timing Harsh Gujral carries is something no other comedian has. Now, the actor-comedian is performing his ‘Joh Bolta Hai Wohi Hota Hai’ set for the last time throughout India. In May, Gujral will have his shows lined up in Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, and Patna.
Date: Kindly check the dates for your respective city on BookMyShow or the official Instagram handle of Harsh Gujral
Time: 7:30 PM onwards
Venue: Kindly check the venue for your respective city on BookMyShow
Tickets: INR 799 onwards on BookMyShow
Summing Up
A lot is about to happen in May 2025! From Shreya Ghoshal’s mesmerizing concert and Ashish Bagrecha’s soulful poetry show to festivals and days like Buddha Purnima and Maharashtra Din, May 2025 is packed with exciting events for everyone. So, mark your calendars, book your tickets, and may your May 2025 be as fun as you want it to be!
