Events in Chandigarh
A city that shows up together.
The festivals, fairs and shows Chandigarh comes back to every year, and where to look for what’s on this week.
Through the year
The annual calendar.
These events come round every year, but exact dates and venues change. Timings below are what organisers usually announce, so confirm with them before you go.
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Feb – Mar
Rose Festival
Also called the Festival of Gardens: a three-day celebration at the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Sector 16. Recent editions have included music nights and stalls.
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Monsoon
Teej at the Rock Garden
For Teej, the monsoon festival, Nek Chand’s Rock Garden takes on a festive look. The date follows the lunar calendar and usually falls in July or August.
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Early Oct
Chandigarh National Craft Mela
A national crafts fair at Kalagram with traditional handicrafts, handlooms and artisans from across India. Usually held in the first or second week of October.
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Nov – Dec
Military Literature Festival
Panel discussions and military exhibitions, held every year since 2017 and organised by the Punjab Government, the Chandigarh Administration and the Army’s Western Command. Recent editions have been at the Lake Sports Complex, Sukhna Lake.
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Late Nov
Chandigarh Carnival
A city-wide carnival with parades, performances, food and family activities at Leisure Valley, Sector 10. Usually held on the last weekend of November.
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December
Chrysanthemum Show
A seasonal flower show of chrysanthemum varieties and gardening skill, traditionally at the Terraced Garden, Sector 33. Check the venue each year.
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Late Dec
New Year Extravaganza
Chandigarh Tourism’s year-end celebrations, held in the last week of December.
Any week of the year
Where the shows are.
For plays, concerts and dance between the big festivals, check these stages’ own listings, or call the Chandigarh Tourism helpline on 1800 180 2116
- Sector 18
Tagore Theatre
The city’s main stage for plays, classical dance and music concerts.
- Sector 16
Punjab Arts Council
Folk arts, poetry recitals and cultural showcases.
- Sector 23-B
Bal Bhawan
Navrang Theatre and an open-air theatre, both used for plays, dance and concerts.
- Sector 17
Plaza Stage
Street shows, music and festive events in the city centre’s pedestrian plaza.
- Sector 1
Rock Garden Amphitheatre
Occasional open-air concerts and cultural nights among Nek Chand’s sculptures.
How this guide is compiled
Usual timings and venues come from Chandigarh Tourism (Chandigarh Administration) and the organisers’ own websites, linked on each event. Last reviewed 17 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know