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Delhi Metro Extends Services to Midnight for Diljit Dosanjh Concert at JLN Stadium
Delhi Metro will keep its trains running until midnight on Friday, October 30, to accommodate the expected 70,000‑person crowd for Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura India Tour 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The singer has urged fans to arrive early so the concert, which must finish by 10 PM, can start at 7:30 PM. He also asked supporters to use the Metro and avoid private cars, as the stadium has no parking.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that all lines except the Airport Express Line and Gurugram’s Rapid Metro will operate until 00:00 hrs on the day of the event. Additional train trips will run across the network to help disperse spectators after the show, and standby trains will be ready for any unexpected surge. The DMRC also extended the QR ticket‑purchase window on its mobile app by one hour.
Extra security staff will be posted at JLN Stadium Metro Station, with door‑frame metal detectors and enhanced screening to maintain orderly passenger flow.
The nearest Metro station is JLN Stadium on the Violet Line (Kashmere Gate–Raja Nahar Singh corridor). JLN Stadium and Jangpura stations serve Gates 13, 14 and 17, while INA and Jor Bagh stations on the Yellow Line provide access to Gates 3, 6 and 8.
Traffic restrictions will be in place from 1 PM until midnight. Six diversion points are identified, with two additional points ready if needed. Restrictions will affect the Barapullah Flyover between INA and Jangpura, Dayal Singh College Road, and internal roads in the CGO Complex and Lodhi Colony. Traffic on Lodhi Road will continue toward the Lodhi Flyover or Aurobindo Marg. Diversions will also be enforced at intersections on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishm Pitamah Marg. Vehicles will not be allowed on Dayal Singh College Road. No public parking is available near the venue; attendees must park at Sunehri Pula Bus Depot or Dayal Singh College, while taxis and auto‑rickshaws must use designated pick‑up and drop‑off points. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time, follow traffic personnel’s instructions and avoid roadside parking near the stadium.
Frequently asked questions
Until what time will Delhi Metro operate on the day of the Diljit Dosanjh concert?
Until midnight (00:00 hrs) on Friday, October 30, except the Airport Express Line and Gurugram Rapid Metro.
Which Metro stations and lines serve the gates of JLN Stadium for the concert?
JLN Stadium and Jangpura stations on the Violet Line serve Gates 13, 14, and 17; INA and Jor Bagh stations on the Yellow Line provide access to Gates 3, 6, and 8.
What traffic restrictions will be in place during the concert?
Traffic restrictions from 1 PM until midnight, affecting the Barapullah Flyover between INA and Jangpura, Dayal Singh College Road, internal roads in the CGO Complex and Lodhi Colony, with diversions at Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishm Pitamah Marg, and no vehicles allowed on Dayal Singh College Road.