If you have not decided what to do this Sunday, there is a surprisingly varied line-up across Delhi NCR.
You could spend the day watching films in central Delhi, take the family to a kids’ carnival in Noida, try pottery, listen to poetry and live performances, watch a classical Assamese dance-drama or end the evening with storytelling at India Habitat Centre.
Pulse of Noida checked event and booking information on the morning of Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Same-day ticket availability, prices, entry conditions and schedules can change. Check the official event or booking page again before leaving home.
At a glance
| Pick | Where | Time | Indicative cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagran Film Festival | Janpath, Delhi | 9:30 AM | ₹500 onwards | Film lovers |
| Kalakkaree 2026 | CR Park, Delhi | Check organiser | Free visitor entry | Families, shopping |
| Gourmet Cinema: In the Mood for Love | Gurugram | 12 PM | ₹3,000 | Cinema + dining |
| Kids Carnival | Noida | 12:30 PM | ₹699 onwards | Families with children |
| Mahaul Open Mic | Noida | 3 PM | ₹149 onwards | Poetry, music, performances |
| Pottery Workshop | Noida | 4 PM | ₹499 | Creative afternoon |
| Parijat Haran | NSD, Delhi | 5 PM | ₹150 | Classical arts |
| Dastan-e-Raahi | India Habitat Centre | 7 PM | ₹200 onwards | Theatre, literature |
1. Spend the day at the Jagran Film Festival
For serious film lovers, this is one of today’s strongest options.
The Delhi chapter of the Jagran Film Festival concludes today at Dr Ambedkar International Centre on Janpath.
The programme is built around film screenings and the wider film-festival experience, including interaction and discussion around cinema.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 9:30 AM
- Venue: Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi
- Duration listed: Around 12 hours
- Age: 18+
- Tickets: From ₹500
- Booking status when checked: Available
If you are reading this later in the day, check the day’s screening schedule before buying a pass.
Check Jagran Film Festival tickets and current availability
Best for: People who would rather make one event the centre of their Sunday than move between several venues.
2. Take the family to Kalakkaree in CR Park
For a more casual family outing, Kalakkaree 2026 is in its second and final day at Bangiya Samaj in Chittaranjan Park.
The programme combines exhibitions, shopping, children’s activities and performances.
The organiser’s official website says general visitor entry is free.
There is an important distinction if you are going with children: the organiser currently says kids’ participation registration is closed because the available slots have been filled. That does not mean general visitors cannot attend.
What to know
- Date: August 22 and 23
- Venue: Bangiya Samaj, CR Park, New Delhi
- Visitor entry: Free, according to the organiser
- Kids competition registration: Closed
- Nearest Metro listed by organiser: Nehru Enclave, around 1.4 km
- Parking: Organiser says parking is available near the venue
Check Kalakkaree’s official event information
Best for: Families looking for a flexible outing rather than a fixed-seat performance.
3. Make cinema the lunch plan in Gurugram
This is the splurge option on the list.
SCC Gourmet Cinema: In the Mood for Love combines Wong Kar-wai’s film with a five-course tasting menu at The Piano Man in Gurugram.
The booking page says entry begins at noon and the film starts at 12:30 PM.
The film is in Cantonese with English subtitles.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Entry: 12 PM
- Film: 12:30 PM
- Venue: The Piano Man, Gurugram
- Duration listed: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Price: ₹3,000
- Food: Five-course fixed tasting menu plus two drinks
- Booking status when checked: Available
The organiser notes that the menu is fixed, so check dietary suitability before booking.
Best for: Couples or film lovers looking for an experience rather than just a screening.
4. A Sunday kids’ carnival in Noida
If you want to stay in Noida, The Ultimate Kids Carnival at Oh Honey is scheduled this afternoon.
The listed activities include a magician, pottery, games, a character appearance and a buffet.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Duration: Around four hours
- Venue: Oh Honey, Noida
- Age: All age groups
- Tickets: ₹699 onwards
- Booking status when checked: Available
Best for: Families with younger children who want a single afternoon activity in Noida.
5. Poetry, music and open-mic performances in Noida
For something more informal, Mahaul Open Mic takes place at AWAAZ Art Centre in Noida this afternoon.
The Sunday gathering is built around poetry, storytelling, music, stand-up comedy and spoken-word performances.
You do not necessarily need to be performing. The event is also positioned as a space for people who want to listen and meet other members of the local creative community.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 3 PM
- Duration: Around three hours
- Venue: AWAAZ Art Centre, Noida
- Age: 12+
- Languages: Hindi and English
- Tickets: ₹149 onwards
- Booking status when checked: Available
Best for: Poetry, storytelling and independent-performance audiences.
6. Try a pottery workshop in Noida
If you would rather make something than watch something, a beginner-friendly pottery workshop is listed at Minerals All Day Diner in Noida.
The two-hour session focuses on basic hand-building techniques, with materials and tools included. Participants can take home the piece they create.
No prior pottery experience is required.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 4 PM
- Duration: Two hours
- Venue: Minerals All Day Diner, Noida
- Age: All age groups
- Workshop ticket: ₹499
- Additional venue condition: Minimum ₹300 food or beverage purchase per participant
- Booking status when checked: Filling fast
That additional food-and-beverage condition is worth noting before booking because it is separate from the workshop ticket.
Check pottery workshop tickets
Best for: Couples, families, friends or solo visitors looking for a hands-on activity.
7. Watch Parijat Haran at the National School of Drama
For a more traditional cultural evening, Parijat Haran is being presented at Abhimanch Auditorium today.
The production is based on Srimanta Sankaradeva’s celebrated work and brings together dance, music, theatre and storytelling associated with Assam’s classical traditions.
It is part of a wider programme around classical performing arts.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 5 PM
- Duration: Two hours
- Venue: Abhimanch Auditorium, National School of Drama, Delhi
- Language: Brajawali
- Age: All age groups
- Ticket: ₹150
- Booking status when checked: Available
Best for: Families and audiences interested in Indian classical performing arts.
8. End Sunday with Dastan-e-Raahi at India Habitat Centre
The evening pick is Dastan-e-Raahi, a storytelling performance marking the centenary of writer Rahi Masoom Raza.
The production traces his journey from Gangauli through his literary work and his later writing for film and television, including his association with Mahabharata.
What to know
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 7 PM
- Duration: Around 1 hour 30 minutes
- Venue: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Delhi
- Languages: Hindustani, Urdu and Bhojpuri
- Age: 12+
- Tickets: ₹200 onwards
- Booking status when checked: Filling fast
Best for: Literature, theatre and storytelling audiences.
If you want to stay close to Noida
You do not necessarily need to cross the Yamuna for a Sunday plan.
The easiest Noida combination from today’s list is:
- 12:30 PM: Kids Carnival, if you are going with children.
- 3 PM: Mahaul Open Mic for poetry and performances.
- 4 PM: Pottery workshop for a quieter creative experience.
Choose one rather than trying to fit everything into the afternoon.
For more local weekend ideas, browse Pulse of Noida’s Experiences & Events coverage.
If you want culture rather than shopping or entertainment
The strongest Delhi pairing is:
Parijat Haran at 5 PM, followed by a separate evening plan, or Dastan-e-Raahi at 7 PM as the main event.
Trying to attend both would leave very little travel margin, so pick the one that better matches your interests.
Before you leave
Same-day events are unusually sensitive to changes.
Before travelling:
- Recheck ticket availability.
- Confirm the latest event timing.
- Read age restrictions before booking.
- Check additional venue conditions, especially food or participation requirements.
- Allow extra travel time between Noida and central Delhi.
- Use the organiser or authorised booking page rather than relying only on social-media posters.
This guide was checked on the morning of August 23, 2026. Ticket inventory and event conditions can change later in the day.
Sources and booking links
- Jagran Film Festival, BookMyShow
- Kalakkaree 2026 official website
- SCC Gourmet Cinema, BookMyShow
- Ultimate Kids Carnival, BookMyShow
- Mahaul Open Mic, BookMyShow
- Pottery Workshop, BookMyShow
- Parijat Haran, BookMyShow
- Dastan-e-Raahi, BookMyShow
Editorial note: Pulse of Noida independently selected these options for their usefulness to NCR residents. Inclusion is editorial and does not imply endorsement or sponsorship. Prices, tickets, schedules and access conditions may change after publication.
