The Rock Garden serves as a dramatic and festive backdrop for several of Chandigarh's most important cultural celebrations.
* **Teej Festival:** The most prominent event held at the Rock Garden. Celebrated during the monsoon season, the festival features women in vibrant traditional attire singing folk songs, dancing (Giddha), and riding the garden's famous giant swings. * **Chandigarh Carnival:** Often utilizing spaces around the Rock Garden and Leisure Valley, this annual winter event features parades, music, and food stalls. * **Cultural Evenings:** The garden's open-air amphitheaters frequently host classical music concerts, theatrical plays, and poetry recitals organized by the Chandigarh Administration.