Koshala Literature Festival 2025: Where Lucknow Celebrates Words, Art & Culture
- Aastha SAWHNEY
- Nov 19
- 3 min read
Lucknow is changing—beautifully. The city that once whispered poetry in courtyards now celebrates stories on grand stages, open parks, indie cafés, and bustling bazaars. And nothing captures this evolving creative pulse better than the Koshala Literature Festival 2025, happening from 27th to 30th November at UP Darshan Park.
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This year, the festival isn’t just an event. It’s a mood. A four-day cultural escape where books, conversations, food, and local talent come together to show how vibrant Lucknow has become.
A Festival that Feels Like Lucknow
Koshala Literature Festival 2025 brings a beautiful mix of classic and contemporary—much like the city itself.
Expect authors, poets, journalists, regional storytellers, and fresh voices taking the stage for sessions that feel more like conversations than lectures. The charm lies in how personal it feels: intimate corners where poetry flows, big stages buzzing with panels, and walk-in spaces where you can sit under a tree and listen to a voice that moves you.
With regional literature getting renewed attention this year—especially Hindi and Urdu—it’s the perfect place to rediscover storytelling rooted in home soil.
Koshala Bazaar: Where Culture Turns Tangible
A favourite highlight every year, Koshala Bazaar returns with a curated selection of:
Local designers
Independent artists
Homegrown brands
Book & stationery stalls
Craft collectives
If you enjoy Lucknow’s rising lifestyle scene—boutique pop-ups, indie markets, or design-led stalls—this bazaar will feel like the city’s creative heart gathered in one place. Great for shopping, gifting, or even capturing gorgeous content for your feed.
Daawat-e-Sukhan: The Koshala Gourmet Dinner Experience
One of the most anticipated elements of the festival is the Koshala Gourmet Dinner, beautifully titled Daawat-e-Sukhan — a celebration where food and poetry meet on the same table.
Think of it as a cultural soirée:
✨ Curated multi-course dinners
✨ Live poetry and storytelling
✨ Slow conversations under warm lights
✨ A gathering of artists, writers, and culture lovers
It’s not just a dinner—it’s a sensory experience.
The kind of evening where clinking cutlery meets verses, where strangers become friends over shared stories, and where Lucknow’s timeless tehzeeb comes alive in the gentlest way.
Night 1:
Mez & Mehfil – Celestial Manor
27th November 2025
A modern celebration where old Lucknow meets the new. Mez & Mehfil brings together golden ambience, fusion flavours, and live music for an evening of effortless charm at Celestial Manor.
🎶 Band: Shadaj
🎟️ Tickets: Book Here
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Night 2:
Jashn-e-Mahal – Khajurgaon Palace
29th November 2025
Step into royal elegance at Khajurgaon Palace for a night of qawwali, kebabs, heritage architecture, and soulful Awadhi dining. A cultural feast where music and flavour share the same rhythm.
🎶 Performance: Qawwali
🎟️ Tickets: Reserve your seat
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Night 3:
The Last Nazm – Rani Bagh, Clarks Awadh
30th November 2025
The final soirée of the festival — an indulgent evening of musical poetry, candlelit dining, and stories that stay with you long after the night ends. A poetic farewell at Rani Bagh, Clarks Awadh.
🎶 Musical Poetry: Amy Singh & Wamiq Saifi
🎟️ Tickets: Get your pass
What to Know Before You Go
📅 Dates: 27–30 November 2025
📍 Venue: UP Darshan Park, Lucknow
🎟️ Tickets: Available on the official KLF website — starting at ₹100
💬 Insider Tips:
Carry a notebook or keep your Notes app open — speakers drop gold quotes.
Reach early on 27 Nov to explore the bazaar before crowds kick in.
Evenings can transition into cocktail-mode, so dress smart-casual.
The Koshala Literature Festival 2025 isn’t just a calendar event — it’s a snapshot of Lucknow’s creative soul right now. It’s where literature flirts with lifestyle, art meets ideas, and every chai conversation could become your next big story.
So block your weekend, charge your phone, grab your pass — and get ready to experience Lucknow in its most artistic, expressive, and poetic form yet.