Lucknow, 16 August 2026, okay so let’s talk about what went down at Janeshwar Mishra Park this Sunday, because it was genuinely one of those mornings that reminds you why touching grass (literally) is undefeated. Janeshwar Summer Retreat 2026 Monsoon Special brought together families, kids, teens, aunties, uncles and certified fitness girlies for a morning…
Lucknow is all set to host one of India’s most talked-about stand-up comedy shows as Zakir Khan brings his latest live special Papa Yaar to the city. Known for blending humour with deep emotion, Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar has already connected with audiences across India, and now Lucknow gets its turn. If you’re searching for…
“गौतम सिद्धार्थ किसी एक शहर, एक भाषा या एक अनुभव से नहीं आते। वे उन तमाम जगहों से आते हैं जहाँ वे गए, ठहरे, सीखे और जिए हैं।एक घुमक्कड़ व्यक्तित्व, जिसे कहानियों से गहरा लगाव है और कहानियाँ गढ़ना जिसकी कला।” Gautam Siddharth: A Life Dedicated to Stories In the world of Indian theatre, literature,…
Ask someone about Lucknow, and chances are they’ll mention Chikan. But in this city, Chikan has two meanings. One is served on a plate through its famous culinary traditions, while the other is stitched into fabric through the timeless craft of Chikankari. Both are deeply woven into Lucknow’s identity and have carried the city’s name…
Okay bestie, if your bestie group chat hasn’t already blown up about Namak Kam Hai, are you all even chronically online? Vidit Sharma, an ex-radio jockey turned certified rage-comedy king is bringing his most unhinged (in the best way) hour of standup to Karwaan Studio, Lucknow and the internet is so not ready. Let’s get…
Krishna Radha Se Ranbhumi Tak is the next big stop on Manoj Muntashir’s pan-India theatrical tour, bringing his acclaimed live musical on Lord Krishna to the city after a string of housefull shows across Mumbai, Surat, Indore, and Delhi-NCR. Narrated by lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla, the production has been described by its own…
Lucknow doesn’t get a stage production like this every week. On October 2 and 3, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan will host Mere Krishn, a live theatrical experience built around the life of Shree Krishna and if the buzz from its earlier shows in other cities is anything to go by, this isn’t just another mythological play…
Janeshwar Summer Retreat 2026 – The Neighbourhood Was Once the Playground Janeshwar Summer Retreat 2026 takes us back to a simpler summer. Remember when summer meant something else? No screens. No scrolling. Just the sound of kanche hitting the ground. Just a chalk-drawn stapoo grid on a cracked street. Just kids yelling “Kho!” and running…
Spoken word is where a few honest lines can hold a whole room still. This season, LAFZ, a segment of Spill The Word Fest Season 4, gives that power a proper platform. Organised by Kavita Kisse Kahaniyan, this spoken word competition is open to anyone who writes, performs, or tells stories and has wondered whether…
Every city has its festivals. Some celebrate food. Some celebrate music. Some celebrate history. But few celebrate something as powerful as words. In a city known for its Tehzeeb, poetry, literature, and storytelling traditions, Spill The Word Fest as Lucknow’s first spoken word festival, it created a space where poetry, storytelling, music, theatre, dance, and…
