Places to visit in Bangalore at night: an evening plan
Start: Aquarium Paradise, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- 6:30 PM: an expert diver feeds the fish, every day.
- 7:40 PM: the last mermaid show on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, free with entry. Confirm on the mermaid page.
- The jellyfish room with reflective walls and the underwater tunnel, which the venue calls India's longest, are worth a slow evening walk.
- The ocean-view seating lounge is a quiet place to sit.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
| Ticket | Mon to Fri | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Book on the tickets page. Couples on a Wednesday can use FUNWEDNESDAY (buy 1 get 1 free for women 18+). AQUA100 gives ₹100 off online.
After 8 PM: where people go
- MG Road, Brigade Road and Church Street: the central stretch for cafés, pubs and late dinners.
- VV Puram Food Street: a lane of street food stalls in south Bangalore, busiest in the evening.
- Indiranagar and Koramangala: restaurant and café streets that stay busy late.
- A night drive: the roads around Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha are pleasant after dark.
Opening hours change, so check each place before you go, and follow local closing rules for pubs.
Sample evening for couples
- 5:30 PM: enter Aquarium Paradise and walk the tunnel.
- 6:30 PM: diver feeding.
- 7:00 PM: jellyfish room and lounge.
- 8:00 PM: head to MG Road or Church Street for dinner.
Sample evening for families
- Late afternoon: rides at Fun World, which is open until 7:00 PM.
- 6:00 PM: walk over to the aquarium in the same complex.
- 6:30 PM: diver feeding.
- Dinner on the way home. RT Nagar, Hebbal and Sadashivanagar are close to Palace Grounds.
Fun World plus aquarium combos get 20% off with COMBO20.
Good to know
- No bags or backpacks at the aquarium, and no bag storage.
- Outside food is not allowed inside the aquarium.
- Nearest metro is Cubbon Park, about 3.4 km away.
More evening ideas: night places for couples and romantic evening places.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM. Phone: +91 96063 11881.
FAQs
Which attraction in Bangalore is open until 8 PM?
Aquarium Paradise at Palace Grounds is open daily until 8:00 PM, with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM.
Is there a show in the evening?
Yes. A diver feeds the fish at 6:30 PM daily, and the last mermaid show on Wed, Sat and Sun is at 7:40 PM. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
Where can we eat late after the aquarium?
MG Road, Church Street, Indiranagar and Koramangala have restaurants that stay open late. Check timings on the day.
Can I buy aquarium tickets at 7:30 PM?
No. Ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, so book online or arrive earlier.