1.Catch live music
Dhaka's gig calendar runs year-round — stadium and convention-hall concerts, indie showcases, and acoustic nights in Banani and Dhanmondi cafés. Ticketed shows appear in the events list above the moment organizers publish them.
Things to Do in Dhaka
“Things to do in Dhaka” is a bigger question than it looks — a city of twenty million always has a dozen scenes running at once. This guide pulls it together: live events happening now (from Eventa's daily-updated listings), the recurring scenes worth knowing, and the communities that will keep your calendar full.
Bookmark this page. The events section below refreshes automatically, so it stays a living answer to “what should we do in Dhaka this weekend?”
The Dhaka bucket list
2.Eat your way through the city
Old Dhaka's legendary street food, Banani and Gulshan's café scene, and rotating food festivals and night markets. Foodie events and pop-ups regularly appear on Eventa — and food communities organize group tastings.
3.Join a workshop or masterclass
Photography walks, pottery and art workshops, business and coding bootcamps — Dhaka's workshop scene is one of the busiest in South Asia and most sessions are small-group, so booking early matters.
4.Watch or play sports
Cricket screenings take over the city on match days; between them there are running crews, futsal meetups, badminton ladders and cycling groups — most organized through Eventa communities.
5.Art, theatre & culture
Exhibitions at Shilpakala Academy and independent galleries, theatre nights, poetry circles, and the big seasonal moments — Pohela Boishakh celebrations and the Ekushey Book Fair — fill the cultural calendar.
6.Take to the river
Boat rides on the Buriganga from Sadarghat, sunset river cruises, and day trips to nearby river islands are Dhaka's classic reset button when the traffic gets loud.
7.Join a community
The fastest way to a full calendar: join a Dhaka club that matches your interest and let its meetups find you. Browse clubs in Dhaka on Eventa — most are free.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Dhaka this weekend?
Check the live events list on this page — it updates daily. A typical Dhaka weekend on Eventa includes concerts or live music, food pop-ups, workshops, exhibitions and community meetups, plus online events you can join from home.
What can we do in Dhaka in the evening?
Evening concerts and ticketed shows, rooftop and café hangouts in Gulshan and Banani, food streets in Old Dhaka, night markets, and community game or film nights — many of them listed as events on Eventa.
What free things can I do in Dhaka?
Plenty: free RSVP events on Eventa (meetups, cultural programs, open exhibitions), gallery visits, the riverfront at Sadarghat, park runs and free community meetups. Filter for RSVP events to see what's free this week.
Is Dhaka good for cultural experiences?
Exceptional. Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) turns the whole city into a festival, the Ekushey Book Fair runs for a month every February, and year-round there are exhibitions, theatre and classical music programs — many ticketed through Eventa.