Lucknow's End-of-Year Extravaganza: Cricket, Music, Comedy, Theatre, and More
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The city of Lucknow is gearing up for an unforgettable December, packed with high-energy events that promise to leave a lasting impression. The month kicks off with the fifth and final T20 cricket match between India and South Africa at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium on December 17. But cricket is just the beginning. The next two weeks are set to be a musical extravaganza, with a range of performances catering to diverse tastes. The Repertwahr Festival, starting December 18, will feature silent disco sessions with DJ Skipster, DJ Laapata, and DJ Dr Sangria, as well as live performances by popular artists like Anuv Jain, Nikhil Chinapa, and the Euphoria band led by Dr. Palash Sen. The Boho Festival, starting December 27, will showcase live performances by renowned artists such as Rabbi Shergill, Divine, Mame Khan, and Paresh Pahuja. Additionally, the Indian stage will feature performances by Sanjeeta, Piyush Kapoor, and bands like Last Cigarette Theory, Naacheez, Ansh Thakur, and Jatin Sharma, while the EDM stage will feature DJ Bullzeye, DJ Novna, Nida, and DJ Santana. Theatregoers are in for a treat, with four plays scheduled to be staged at Janeshwar Mishra Park from December 18. These include Pratik Gandhi's solo act 'Mohan Ka Masala', Manav Kaul's production 'Jo Dooba So Paar—a musical dastaangoi', Lillete Dubey's English play 'Vodka & No Tonic', and Atul Kumar's adult drama 'Ambaa'. The Repertwahr Festival will also host a literature session with legendary poet Waseem Barelvi, while Himanshu Bajpai and Pragya Sharma will perform a new Dastaangoi. The festival will also feature performances by Sitarist Chandulal Karburgi, ghazal singer Deveshi Sahgal, Badal Sharma, and singer-songwriters Justh and Ankur Tewari. To cap off the month, stand-up comedians Aakash Gupta, Gaurav Gupta, and Gurleen Pannu will take the stage at the Repertwahr Festival. With so much to look forward to, it's shaping up to be an unforgettable December in Lucknow.
