October is going to be a busy month in Lucknow, and there’s something on the calendar for almost every kind of weekend plan. From a big international cricket match at Ekana to theatre, comedy, music, TEDx and a packed Navratri calendar, here are the events to bookmark.
A visually rich theatrical journey through the divine, human and philosophical life of Shree Krishna, combining theatre, music, dance and multimedia.
Date: October 2–3
Venue: Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Gomti Nagar
Tickets: ₹750 onwards
Get ready for observational humour and satire as comedian Amit Tiwari brings his stand-up show to Lucknow.
Date: October 3
Venue: Lucknow Events Club (LEC), Gomti Nagar
Tickets: ₹299 onwards
A night of fresh stand-up acts and unfiltered comedy, perfect for anyone looking for a low-key comedy plan.
Date: October 4
Venue: Lucknow Events Club, Vivek Khand 2, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Tickets: ₹150 onwards
Cricket fans, this is the big one. India will take on West Indies in a live international T20 clash in Lucknow. The match is currently listed for 7 PM, with tickets starting at ₹399.
Date: October 6 | 7 PM
Venue: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium, Ekana
Tickets: ₹399 onwards
Warm up before Navratri with a dedicated Garba workshop and get those festive dance moves ready.
Date: October 7-11
Venue: UPL Studios
Tickets: ₹600 onwards
A multi-day gathering bringing together conversations around education and leadership.
Date: October 8–10
Venue: World Unity Convention Center
Tickets: Check event registration
A multi-day medical conference bringing healthcare professionals and experts together in Lucknow.
Date: October 9–11
Venue: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow
Tickets: Check conference registration
A day dedicated to ideas, stories and conversations designed to get people thinking differently. The event is open to the public.
Date: October 10
Venue: Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Auditorium, IET Lucknow
Tickets: Check organiser listing
Spend your Saturday evening surrounded by candlelight and live Sufi music at this intimate musical experience.
Date: October 10
Venue: Clarks Avadh, Lucknow
Tickets: ₹899 onward
Add some laughter to your October plans with comedian Tushar Basra live on stage.
Date: October 10
Venue: Lucknow Events Club (LEC)
Tickets: ₹399 onwards
A rather unusual October plan — bhajans meet clubbing and jamming in an open-air community music experience.
Date: October 14
Venue: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park, Lucknow
Tickets: ₹99 onwards
One of the city's major Navratri celebrations, bringing together Garba, Dandiya, music, food and festive entertainment.
Date: October 15
Venue: Janeshwar Mishra Park
Tickets: ₹199 onwards
A more premium take on the traditional Dandiya night, with festive décor, music, food, shopping and a dedicated kids' area. The current listing shows tickets from ₹699.
Date: October 18–19 | 5–10 PM
Venue: The Centrum, Lucknow
Tickets: ₹699 onwards
A stand-up comedy evening for anyone looking to take a break from the Navratri madness.
Date: October 18
Venue: Lucknow Events Club
Tickets: ₹250 onwards
Round off the month's comedy calendar with another live experience.
Date: October 25
Venue: The Culinary House, Lucknow
Tickets: ₹499 onwards
If Navratri is your thing, October 15–20 is going to be particularly packed, with multiple Garba and Dandiya events in Lucknow. Taking over venues across Gomti Nagar and other parts of the city. And if dancing isn't your scene, there's still cricket, comedy, theatre, live music and TEDx to choose from.