Things to do in Chennai this weekend
31 live shows in Chennai from Fri 16 Oct to Sun 18 Oct: concerts, stand-up, theatre and sports, soonest first.
Fri 16 Oct to Sun 18 Oct · Updated 15 October 2026
GenZ Bhajan-Day 06 SaiVignesh&Band(Navaratri Spl)Fri 16 Oct, 6 pm · Guru Nanak College · from ₹499
GARBAOKE -GARBA BOLLYWOOD KARAOKEFri 16 Oct, 7 pm · Rhapsody - Courtyard by Marriott
Classic Rock ft. Medium rareFri 16 Oct, 8:30 pm · Hard Rock Cafe, Nungabakkam · from ₹249
GujRaj Navratri Festival at Express AvenueFri 16 Oct, 10 pm · Express Avenue Mall
Couples Not Allowed - A Standup Comedy ShowSat 17 Oct · Trinity Studio
Roast Battle - ChennaiSat 17 Oct · Kreate by Kraft
Garba X Pilates - A Navratri Special by NaerSat 17 Oct, 4 pm · Naer Pilates · from ₹999
Dandiya Raas 2026Sat 17 Oct, 5:30 pm · Shree Venkatesh Mahal · from ₹500
Magic ShowSat 17 Oct, 6 pm · ORNAMENTAL FISH TRADE CENTRE KOLATHUR
Dandiya Dhamaka 2026Sat 17 Oct, 6 pm · 21 Century Event Space · from ₹299
Dandiya Nights by the Beach at MGM Beach ResortsSat 17 Oct, 6 pm · MGM Beach Resorts · 2 dates · from ₹299
Karthik LiveSat 17 Oct, 6:30 pm · Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall · from ₹5,000
CHOCOLATE KRISHNA by Crazy MohanSat 17 Oct, 7 pm · Vani Mahal · from ₹300
Ninaivu Maaligai – நினைவு மாளிகைSat 17 Oct, 7 pm · Museum Theatre · from ₹899
Desi Ratri The Ultimate Garba & Dandiya NightSat 17 Oct, 7 pm · The Madras Taproom · from ₹499
Mindspace REIT Chennai Night Run 2026 – Powered by SIMSSat 17 Oct, 7 pm · Island Grounds · from ₹885
SWAYAM - LIVE IN CHENNAISat 17 Oct, 7 pm · Bharata Kalanjali Natya school
The Grand Garba & Dandiya Night 2026Sat 17 Oct, 8 pm · Double Dribble by Tiki Taka · 2 dates · from ₹499
10 Mani Doctor - Dark & Adult Comedy ShowSat 17 Oct, 9 pm · Trinity Studio · from ₹200
RUN FOR OUR HEROES WITH PRIDE 2026Sun 18 Oct, 5 am · Olcott Memorial High School · from ₹399
Run for the Heroes with Pride 2026Sun 18 Oct, 5 am · Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School · from ₹299
Table Tennis Event Under 15Sun 18 Oct, 8:30 am · Skilpad Academy and Turf · from ₹299
Chennai - Chess - ConnectSun 18 Oct, 9:45 am · Boardgame Haven · 3 dates · from ₹249
Chennai Open Mic - My City My VoiceSun 18 Oct, 12 pm · Punch - Unpaid Therapist · from ₹99
Hindi Thoda Maalum - Hinglish Comedy Open MicSun 18 Oct, 4 pm · Trinity Studio · from ₹150
LITMIC Chennai Open Mic - Edition 52Sun 18 Oct, 4 pm · Black Box at DBICA · from ₹199
Almost Human - MirablisSun 18 Oct, 4 pm · Mirabilis Lounge - Bar & Kitchen
Sacred Pathways: Where Ragas meet SonglinesSun 18 Oct, 6:30 pm · Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra
CRAZY MOHAN'S Meesai Aanaalum ManaiviSun 18 Oct, 7 pm · The Music Academy Mini Hall · from ₹750
- Luxe Night by Adithya RK
Sun 18 Oct, 7 pm · Secret Story · from ₹899
The Chennai Late Night Comedy ShowSun 18 Oct, 8 pm · Trinity Studio
This weekend in Chennai
What is on in Chennai this weekend?
31 shows are listed for Fri 16 Oct to Sun 18 Oct in Chennai (16 music, 2 theatre, 5 sports and 8 stand-up), including GenZ Bhajan-Day 06 SaiVignesh&Band(Navaratri Spl), GARBAOKE -GARBA BOLLYWOOD KARAOKE and Classic Rock ft. Medium rare.
How much do tickets cost this weekend in Chennai?
Of the 22 listed with a price, tickets start from ₹99, and half start at ₹399 or less ("from" prices; the final price depends on the ticket type).