22–23 November 2025 | Rangmanch, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park, Gate No. 2, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow Presented by Kavita Kisse Kahaniyan
Lucknow showed once again why it remains the cultural heartbeat of the country when Spill The Word Fest Season 3 returned with two full days of poetry, storytelling, music, theatre, Sufi nights, workshops, food, and conversations that stayed with people long after they stepped out of the amphitheatre.
The festival, organised by Birspark LLP and supported by UP Culture Department (Uttar Pradesh Sanskriti Vibhag), Lucknow Development Authority, and Lucknow Metro, offered a carefully curated experience across multiple stages including the Main Stage, Kalakaari Adda, and Thikana – the food and shopping arena.
At the heart of Spill The Word Fest Season 3 is Kavita Kisse Kahaniyan, a platform built to celebrate poetry, stories, and performance culture in India. The festival is driven by the vision of Founder Priyanshu AP Singh, whose work over the years has shaped a space where emerging artists and seasoned performers share the same stage. This year’s edition was curated and led by Festival Head Ayushi Tripathi, who ensured the entire experience—right from curation to execution—felt vibrant, warm, and true to the spirit of Lucknow’s creative community. Together, the team has turned Spill The Word Fest into one of the city’s most loved annual cultural gatherings.
DAY 1 – 22 November 2025
MAIN STAGE
The festival opened with a warm wave of poetry and performance featuring:
Mansi Singh (Gorraiya), Vanshika Parmar (04_theflautist), Dr. Krishna Kumar Singh, Harsh Rai, Aishani, Niloy Roy, Adisha, Ruhe, Abhishek Shukla.
Each artist brought their own rhythm and energy.
Gorraiya’s calm presence and effortless connection.
Vanshika’s soothing warmth that settles slowly, like a conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Qawwali Night – Saadagi: The Sufi Band
Sufi nights in Lucknow hit differently, and Saadagi carried that energy flawlessly.
For everyone who loves qawwali, poetry, stories, and that familiar Lucknowi warmth—this was the moment you didn’t want to miss.
DAY 1 – KALAKAARI ADDA
11 AM | Letter Writing Workshop by Ruhe
A quiet, thoughtful space where people slowed down, wrote, and remembered the charm of handwritten emotions.
1 PM | Bol Lucknowi – Open Mic
A stage for emerging voices.
Five minutes. One mic. And a room full of listeners.
Poetry | Music | Storytelling—anyone with a voice found their moment here.
DAY 2 – 23 November 2025
MAIN STAGE | 12 PM
Jhoola – Kids Special Session
A delightful storytelling hour featuring a live reading of A Firefly Journey to the Star by author Shubhangi Narayan.
Stories that sparkle like fireflies—kids loved every minute of it.
Performance Showcase
Featuring:
Jyoti Gupta, Mohit Yadav, Jyoti Pal, Ashutosh Yadav, Vishakha, Atal Narayan, Neel, Faiz
A mix of storytelling, poetry, and music—each artist adding their own flavour to the evening.
Aaj Ki Kavitayein – A Talk Session
When poetry meets the present, new emotions take birth.
This session featured:
Naresh Saxena, Mansi Singh (Gorraiya), Vinay Mishra (Lagbhag Utopia)
Moderated by RJ Tashi (Radio Mirchi)
Thoughtful, sharp, tender—this was a conversation built on experience and truth.
MEERA BAI – A Musical Theatrical Curation
This wasn’t just a performance—it was an experience you felt.
A gentle walk into devotion and surrender.
Narrated by Harsh Vardhan and Shreya, with dance by Priyam, and music by Aakarsh Singh and Tridip Upadhyay, the act blended movement, voice, and melody in a way that left the audience quiet for a few extra seconds after the lights dimmed.
Ishq Ke Saat Maqaam – A Jugalbandi Tribute
Now here’s the thing—love has many shades, and this curation held all of them.
If you’ve ever fallen too fast, too hard, or too deeply, this one felt like home.
The seven stages of love unfolded through stories, sher, and moments that reminded people of things they’ve lived, felt, or never said out loud.
Narrated by Harsh Vardhan and Shreya
Music by Aakarsh Singh & Tridip Upadhyay
Featuring:
Jyoti Gupta, Mohit Yadav, Vishkaha, Anurag Arvind Tripathi, Pallavi Raj, Swejal, Neel
It brought back the magic of old poets and gave it new breath.
Music Band
A closing set that brought everyone back to the same heartbeat, one last time, with Ashutosh Yadav, Niloy Roy, and Faiz.
THIKANA – Food & Shopping Arena (All Day)
From homegrown brands to handcrafted products, Thikana stayed buzzing throughout the festival.
Food, conversations, chai breaks, and impulsive shopping—it kept the mood warm and happy.
Why Spill The Word Fest Season 3 Became Lucknow’s Favourite Weekend
The festival wasn’t just an event.
It was a shared moment for the entire city—students, families, artists, travellers, everyone found their corner here.
Poetry.
Storytelling.
Music.
Theatre.
Food.
Workshops.
Shopping.
A cultural festival that actually felt cultural.
Venue & Details
Dates: 22–23 November 2025
Venue: Rangmanch, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park, Gate No. 2, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Tickets: BookMyShow & District by Zomato
Presented by: Kavita Kisse Kahaniyan
Organised by: Birspark LLP
Supported by: UP Culture Department, Lucknow Development Authority
Partners:
– Radio Mirchi (Entertainment Partner)
– Lucknow Metro (Connectivity Partner)
– Sukoon (Gifting Partner)
