Movie buffs in Lucknow have another reason to look forward to September as the Jagran Film Festival (JFF) Lucknow Chapter arrives in the city from September 4 to 6, 2026. The three-day celebration of cinema will be held at Crown Mall on Ayodhya Road. Read on to know all about the JFF 2026 in Lucknow.

Established in 2010, the Jagran Film Festival is a travelling film festival that takes meaningful cinema beyond India’s metropolitan cities. The festival showcases films from across the world and creates opportunities for audiences to engage with filmmakers and industry professionals through screenings, Q&A sessions, discussions and other cinematic programmes.

The Jagran Film Festival Lucknow 2026 will offer cinema enthusiasts an opportunity to experience curated films and celebrate storytelling on the big screen. The festival travels to several Indian cities each year, with Lucknow among the destinations on its 2026 schedule.

The Lucknow chapter is scheduled for September 4–6, with the current BookMyShow listing showing entry from ₹100 onwards and an 18+ age limit. The detailed screening schedule and programme updates are available through the festival's official schedule.

For Lucknow’s growing community of movie buffs, independent cinema followers and film enthusiasts, the festival promises a weekend centred around films, conversations and the art of storytelling.