Koshala Literature Festival

Koshala Literature Festival

Music, Fests & Fairs

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025

U P Darshan Park, Lucknow


Koshala Literature Festival

Music, Fests & Fairs

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025

U P Darshan Park, Lucknow


About the Event

Celebrate the rich literary and cultural heritage of the Koshala region at the Koshala Literature Festival, a vibrant confluence of words, music, art, and flavors. The festival offers an immersive experience with panel discussions, book launches, poetry sessions, live performances, a craft bazaar, and melodious music ranging from Sufi, Qawwali, and Mushaira to folk traditions. Discover hidden regional delicacies, making this festival a true feast for the mind, soul, and senses.


Morning Schedule:

Engage with thought-provoking panel discussions, book launches, poetry recitals, and performances, while exploring the artisanal charm of the craft bazaar.

-27th Nov: Experience soulful Sufi music, cinematic storytelling, and cultural reflections through sessions like "The Call of Hearts in Love", "Lights>Camera>Lucknow", and "Tales We Carry". Engage with discussions on India’s "Hindi heartland" in a day woven with music, memory, and meaning.

-28th Nov: Explore powerful voices through sessions like "Rebels and Revolutionaries" and "Poetic Whispers", celebrating journalism’s legacy and diverse expressions in poetry. Reflect on A.K. Ramanujan’s influence with "Windows & Mirrors", celebrate women writers in "Threads of Grace", and reimagine mythological women in "The Other Side of the Epic".

-29th Nov: Immerse in stories and cinema with sessions like "Chalchitra aur Samaaj" and "Kisse aur Kahaaniyaan", exploring films as mirrors of society and tales of longing and magic. Enjoy "Unscripted" with Sanjay Mishra’s personal journey, and Celebrating Umrao Jaan, revisiting the film’s timeless elegance with Muzaffar Ali, Meera Ali, and Alka Pande.

-30th Nov: Celebrate Lucknow’s stories, flavours, and cultural spirit through sessions like "Veg-e-Lucknow" and "Living Legacies", exploring the city’s food, music, and memories. Experience thought-provoking discussions with "Tell All the Truth", "Tell It Slant", "The Tigmanshu Effect", "Revolutionary Voices of Lucknow", and "Clash of Ideals & The Myth of Mythology", delving into art, realism, and the power of ancient narratives.


Evening Schedule:

- 27th Nov: “Tum Pukaar Lo” — a heartfelt musical tribute to the legendary Hemant Kumar.

- 28th Nov: An enchanting evening of Urdu verse, celebrating the beauty, humor, and emotion of Awadhi culture.

- 29th Nov: Mehfil by Vidya Shah, featuring Monica de la Feunte

- 30th Nov: Experience the energy of Chugge Khan – Rajasthan Josh Group, live in Lucknow.

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Language

English, Hindi, Urdu

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Duration

5 Hours

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Tickets Needed For

All ages

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Koshala Literature Festival

Music, Fests & Fairs

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025

U P Darshan Park, Lucknow