Wadia Hall hosts book releases, Musical concerts and also public lectures which are regularly organized on relevant and contemporary topics. These are blended with programs of music and dance to enrich the cultural life. On an average, 150 programs are organized yearly, with not less than two programs each week.

Among the many distinguished scholars who have honoured the Institute by their visits, special mention could be made of Sir C P Ramaswamy Ayiar, Prof. Julian Huxley, Prof . Arnold Toynbee, Shri C Rajagopalachari, Lord Boyd Orr, H H the Panchen Lama, Dr. J V Narlikar, Dr. K G Saiyidain, Dr. Karan Singh, H. H. Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar and Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr, and many other world renowned persons.