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Republic Day Rehearsals 2026: Delhi's Best Show (That Nobody Knows About)

  • Writer: Mohit Singh
    Mohit Singh
  • Jan 9
  • 2 min read

🎫 Tickets on Aamantran portal | Daily shows Jan 7-25 | Download Pinaak app for experience logging and Delhi exploration


Republic Day rehearsals 2026
Republic Day rehearsals 2026

What's the Deal?

Tanks. Fighter jets. Motorcycle pyramids. Cultural performances from every Indian state. All happening DAILY at North, South and Vijay Chowk from January 7-25.


Cost: ₹20

Vibe: Main character energy

Content potential: 📈📈📈



Why Rehearsals Hit Different

Jan 26 (actual day): Tickets vanish instantly, crazy security, stressful

Rehearsals (Jan 7-25): Easy tickets, same show, better for content, chill vibes


Real talk: You get 95% of the spectacle with 30% of the hassle. Plus you can go multiple times.



How to Book (Takes 3 Minutes)

  1. Go to aamantran.mod.gov.in

  2. Register (email/phone)

  3. Pick your date (Jan 7-25)

  4. Select seats (any category works)

  5. Download e-ticket


Best dates:

  • Jan 15-20: Easy tickets, good weather

  • Jan 23-24: Full dress rehearsal (complete experience)



Day-Of Essentials

Timing:

  • Arrive: 7:00 AM

  • Show starts: 9:00 AM

  • Duration: 90 min


Bring:

  • 📱 Phone (charged + portable charger)

  • 🎫 E-ticket screenshot

  • 🆔 Any photo ID

  • 🧥 Jacket (mornings are cold AF)

  • 💧 Water + snacks


Metro stations: Central Secretariat / Udyog Bhawan / Patel Chowk




Content Strategy 📸

Story gold:

  • Boomerang of jets overhead

  • Time-lapse of setup

  • Reaction vids to motorcycle stunts

  • Squad pics with tanks


Reel ideas:

  • "POV: Your winter break plans"

  • "What ₹0 gets you in Delhi"

  • Before/after energy levels


Post vibes:

  • Tricolor outfit coordination

  • Carousel of best moments

  • Sunset at India Gate after


Trending sounds + military footage = viral potential



After the Show

You're literally at India Gate. Keep the day going:

🏛️ India Gate - 15 min walk, perfect for photos

🎖️ National War Memorial - Free, actually moving

🎧 Pinaak app - Audio tours of monuments (way better than reading plaques)


Lunch: CP food scene or India Gate street food



Pro Tips

✅ Book 2-3 days before

✅ Go with your squad (4-6 people)

✅ Coordinate tricolor fits

✅ Charge to 100%

✅ Metro > everything else

✅ Post real-time for engagement



Real Talk

This isn't your typical "educational trip." This is:

  • Fighter jets at eye level

  • Tanks rolling 10 feet away

  • Motorcycle dudes forming pyramids WHILE RIDING

  • Every Indian state showing off

  • National anthem with 50,000+ people

  • Main character moment of your winter break


All free. All spectacular. All happening RIGHT NOW.



Your Move

  1. Open aamantran.mod.gov.in

  2. Book tickets (literally takes 5 min)

  3. Download Pinaak app

  4. Show up Jan 7-25

  5. Create legendary content


Winter break just got interesting.



📍 Kartavya Path, Delhi | Jan 7-25, 2026

Tag your squad. Book tickets. Make it happen. 🇮🇳



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