Sawan Ki Bahaar: Lucknow Is Ready for a Monsoon Celebration

If the first rains make you crave jhoolas, mehendi, monsoon songs and a plate of something delicious, you have plans on August 16. Lucknow Bioscope, Sanatkada and Naimatkhana are joining hands for Sawan Ki Bahaar, a celebration of everything that makes the monsoon special in Awadh.

And this isn't just another event to attend. Think of it as a little trip into the Sawan of old Lucknow—with folk songs, stories, crafts, flowers, food and plenty of colour.

From 2:30 PM onwards, head to the Live Leheriya Dupatta & Phoolon Ke Zewar Demonstration. Hosted as part of the celebrations, the session explores two beautiful traditions associated with Sawan and festive gatherings in Awadh.

Then comes the evening's highlight. At 6:30 PM, Jhoola Kinne Daara: Songs and Stories of the Monsoon, presented by Dholak Rani, will bring the sounds and stories of the Ganga-Jamuna region to life.

The performance features singer Shivangini Yeashu Yuvraj, storyteller Isha Priya Singh, tabla artist Shivargh Bhattacharya and Dinkar Dwivedi.If the first rains make you crave jhoolas, mehendi, monsoon songs and a plate of something delicious, you have plans on August 16. Lucknow Bioscope, Sanatkada and Naimatkhana are joining hands for Sawan Ki Bahaar, a celebration of everything that makes the monsoon special in Awadh.

And this isn't just another event to attend. Think of it as a little trip into the Sawan of old Lucknow—with folk songs, stories, crafts, flowers, food and plenty of colour.

While Lucknow Bioscope sets the stage for the cultural experience, Sanatkada brings its signature Awadhi craft sensibility to the celebration. Explore traditional crafts and enjoy 20% off on unstitched fabric from August 16 to 22.

And of course, there's Naimatkhana. A specially curated Sawan menu will bring seasonal flavours to the celebration—because in Lucknow, no festival is complete without food.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Venue: 130, J.C. Bose Marg, Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow
Timing 2:30 PM onwards
Registration: Tickets starting ₹299, Prior registration is required due to limited seating.

So, put on your favourite festive outfit, gather your people and make a Sunday of it. Sawan Ki Bahaar is bringing a little bit of old-world Awadh back to Lucknow—and you won't want to miss the mood.