India’s premier boutique music festival returns to New Delhi with a weekend of live music & its community-driven celebration - October 11-12, 2025 at 1AQ, Mehrauli

New Delhi, India - Jazz Weekender is thrilled to announce the 4th edition of its much-loved boutique festival, taking place on October 11-12, 2025 at the iconic 1AQ in Mehrauli, New Delhi. What began under the branches of a single Banyan tree has now blossomed into one of India’s most anticipated cultural gatherings.

This year's festival showcases boundary-pushing artists from India and around the world, alongside the experiences that make Jazz Weekender special: picnics on the grass, evening grooves under the trees, craft cocktails, flea markets, and food & beverage pop-ups. More than just a festival, Jazz Weekender is an intimate, community-driven celebration of live music and the culture surrounding it.

Lineup Highlights (a-z)

  • Allysha Joy (Australia): Acclaimed singer-songwriter and 30/70 frontwoman teams up with an all-Indian band to create a soul, R&B and jazz experience.
  • Dhanji (India): Ahmedabad's electrifying rapper brings a 13-piece band for a special jazz-funk collaboration.
  • Derek & The Cats (India): Bangalore's high-energy ensemble returns with new material that blurs the line between concert and dance floor.
  • Mark de Clive-Lowe (USA/NZ): Tokyo-based pioneer presents his Live Remix set, fusing jazz improvisation with broken beat and global rhythms.
  • Marthe (France): Dynamic quartet blending Greek and Middle Eastern melodies with jazz, rock, and jungle influences.
  • Meba Ofilia (India): Shillong-born hip-hop and R&B artist makes her Jazz Weekender debut.
  • oreglo (UK): London's rising four-piece group mixing drill, grime, reggae, and jazz with fresh urban energy.
  • RANJ x Clifr (India): R&B duo blending classic soul with space pop and house textures.
  • Sambucáda (India): Country’s leading sextet in distilling the rhythms of Brazilian carnival into a band format and layering it with jazz harmonies. 
  • Sera Kalo's eXante (Germany/USA): German Jazz Award-winning artist and her Berlin band fusing soul, jazz, and electronic sounds.

With more artists and collaborations to be revealed, the 4th edition promises to be the festival’s most adventurous yet - one that embraces both heritage and boundary-breaking jazz expressions.

Festival Details:

  • Dates: October 11-12, 2025

  • Venue: 1AQ, Mehrauli, New Delhi

  • Capacity: 3,000-person experience across two days

  • Genres: Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-hop, Fusion, Funk, Groove, Latin-jazz, Electronica, World music

  • Experience: Two-day boutique festival with curated cocktails, food, art, and lifestyle experiences

Jazz Weekender is curated by boxout.fm, Wild City, Gatecrash, and Jazz in India - four collectives representing India’s contemporary music scene. 

Jazz Weekender is about being part of a movement that believes in the power of live performance to create connection. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or curious about where music is heading, this is your invitation to experience something special.

For media inquiries, artist bookings, and partnership opportunities: 

Contact: info@jazzweekender.in

Website: jazzweekender.in

Instagram: @jazzweekenderindia