Festivals

Holi in Lucknow has a “poetic” touch compared to the rowdy celebrations elsewhere.

In the “City of Nawabs,” Eid is celebrated with a level of sophistication and culinary scale that is hard to match elsewhere.

Lucknow is the primary center for Shia culture in India, making its Muharram observance world-famous for its solemnity and artistry.

This is the city’s grandest cultural extravaganza, usually held in January or February (in 2026, many cultural sessions like Shiksha Mahotsav are scheduled for late January).

Unique only to Lucknow, this festival is the ultimate symbol of communal harmony.