Things to do in Vadodara
Vadodara — Baroda to locals — pairs Gujarat's cultural heritage with a fast-growing scene of food, music, and design. Whether you have an afternoon or a full weekend, here's how to spend it well, and where a curated night market fits in.
Markets, shopping & lifestyle
The city's most talked-about evenings now happen at curated markets, where independent brands, food, and live music come together. BDQ Social is the premium take on this — a designed, grown-up alternative to the usual mela.
A curated evening, not a crowd
One unforgettable evening a year, set to a warm fairy-light glow: handpicked brands, gourmet food, and live music. Read more about BDQ Social or plan your visit.
Good to know
What is there to do in Vadodara on weekends?
Vadodara's weekends range from heritage spots like Laxmi Vilas Palace and Sayaji Baug to live comedy, concerts, exhibitions, and curated markets. For a premium evening out, BDQ Social brings together handpicked brands, gourmet food, and live music.
What is BDQ Social?
BDQ Social is Vadodara's premium curated lifestyle festival and night market — a single, designed evening of indie brands, gourmet food, and live music, held the weekend before Diwali.
How is BDQ Social different from a regular flea market or mela?
It is curated, not crowded — every brand is handpicked, the food and music are sequenced through the evening, and the whole night is produced with the polish of a premium festival rather than a sprawling bazaar.
Where can I find upcoming events in Vadodara?
See the BDQ Social events page for dates and tickets to the next edition, and the brands page to preview who you'll meet.