Upcoming concerts, cultural festivals, exhibitions, sports and family events happening in Chennai, soonest first. Jump to this week, the next 30 days, or browse the full schedule below. Events that have finished move to the past events archive at the bottom.
The 18th India Game Developer Conference comes to Chennai Trade Centre: a B2B conference on 28 and 29 October and the public IGDC Playground on 30 and 31 October 2026.
Vir Das brings his Sounds of India stand-up show to Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Chetpet, on Saturday 31 October 2026. Tickets, the venue and getting there.
The Chennai Open WTA 250 returns to the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam from 2 to 8 November 2026: draw sizes, the venue, tickets and getting there.
Plan Paperex South India Chennai from 3 to 5 December 2026. Check timings, registration, paper industry themes, buyer tips and venue travel.
Plan for the historic BBL Chennai opener on 12 December 2026. Check match time, Chepauk access, ticket status, teams, stands and stadium tips.
Bharat Kalachar's 38th Margazhi Mahotsav runs 13 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 at Sri YGP Auditorium, T. Nagar. Sid Sriram sings on 20 December.
Plan Chennai's Music Academy 100th Annual Concerts from 15 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. See timings, free sessions, tickets and travel tips.
Kalakshetra's 73rd Annual Art Festival runs 18–27 December 2026 at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, Thiruvanmiyur. Nightly 6 PM programme, tickets on MDnD.
Plan the Music Academy 20th Annual Dance Festival from 3 to 9 January 2027. See free and ticketed recitals, featured forms, travel and visitor tips.
Plan ACMEE Chennai from 27 to 31 May 2027. Check visitor timings, machine tool and automation themes, age rules, buyer strategy and venue travel.
Plan Media Expo and PrintExpo Chennai from 24 to 26 June 2027. Check timings, free trade entry, product themes, buyer strategy and venue travel.
Plan ELECXPO Chennai from 10 to 12 December 2027. Check electrical, electronics, power and renewable themes, buyer tips, registration and travel.
Past events kept for reference. Individual pages remain live so historic search visibility and links are preserved.
PackVision Expo and FoodVision Expo share Chennai Trade Centre from 15 to 17 October 2026: packaging machinery and materials alongside food processing. Free entry, registration and directions.
Windergy India 2026, the wind industry's trade fair and conference, runs 7 to 9 October at Chennai Trade Centre. Free entry for trade visitors over 18, hours, registration and directions.
KYN Live 2.0, The Crossover, brings Benny Dayal, Shruti Haasan and Andrea Jeremiah to Adityaram Palace City on ECR on Saturday 3 October 2026. Tickets, getting there and getting home.
Unavu Expo, the Tamil Nadu Hotels Association's trade show for hotels, restaurants and caterers, runs 1 to 3 October 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre. Timings, registration and how to get there.
Plan for Thaman's OG Tour live in Chennai on 5 September 2026. Check YMCA Grounds access, ticket prices, timing note, age rule and concert tips.
Plan for Kaber Vasuki's Frangipani Tour in Chennai on 22 August 2026. Check Music Academy venue access, ticket guidance, timings and concert tips.
Plan IIOO Expo Chennai from 22 to 24 August 2026. Check optical trade entry, timings, product categories, buyer strategy and Trade Centre travel.
Visit ABI Expo Chennai from 21 to 23 August 2026. Check free registration, timings, architecture and building products, buyer tips and venue travel.
Plan Big Cine Expo Chennai on 18 and 19 August 2026. Check venue, cinema technology themes, registration, buyer strategy and Trade Centre travel.
Plan your CII Foodpro Chennai 2026 visit from 7 to 9 August. Check timings, trade entry, product themes, buyer tips and Chennai Trade Centre travel.
Plan for The One, Santhosh Narayanan live in Chennai on 1 August 2026. Check tickets, YMCA Nandanam access, timings, zones and concert tips.
Explore Kalashraya Festival Chennai on 1 and 2 August 2026. See the dance, music, talk and movement program, tickets, venue access and visitor tips.
Plan your Medicall Chennai 2026 visit from 24 to 26 July. Check venue, registration, product categories, buyer tips and Chennai Trade Centre travel.
Plan for Abhangwari by Mahesh Kale in Chennai on 19 July 2026. Check tickets, timings, Narada Gana Sabha access, seating tips and what to expect.
A.R. Rahman returns to Chennai with The Wonderment Tour , and fans across Tamil Nadu are preparing for what promises to be a landmark musical event. The Wond...
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Rock On Harris 3.0, Harris Jayaraj's live concert at YMCA Ground, Nandanam, took place on 4 October 2025. Past event: venue, organisers and setlist highlights.
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Chennai's nightlife and entertainment landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation in 2025, with pool parties emerging as the hottest trend for...
The musical phenomenon that has captivated audiences across continents is finally returning to where it all began. Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World To...
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Music enthusiasts in Chennai are set for a mesmerizing journey back to the golden age of Tamil cinema with the "Tamil Retro Nite ft. MJ Shriram"...
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The Tamil light music industry is set to witness a momentous celebration as Chennai prepares for an extraordinary musical evening that honors 38 years of Lak...
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