Lucknow is embracing the Navratri spirit with an extensive lineup of Dandiya nights and Garba celebrations across the city. As the festive season is in full swing, event organizers have curated a vibrant calendar, drawing music and dance enthusiasts to various venues. The city is alive with traditional music, energetic dance performances, and the cheerful sounds of dandiya sticks.
Several key events are set to make this Navratri unforgettable. Hindi daily Hindustan is hosting a Dandiya Night on Saturday at the Babu Banarasi Das UP Badminton Academy, featuring a live band and DJ Chestha’s curated playlist. Fever FM is also back with its seventh season of festive nights, offering a blend of live music, dance troupes, and a spectacular light and fire show at Royal Asian, Sushant Golf City, on October 4 and 5. This year also marks a first for Fairfield by Marriott, which is organizing a Dandiya Night on its lawns, complete with live music, festive food, a flea market, and a kids’ zone, with dandiya sticks provided and free entry for children under seven.
The festivities extend to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park with the ‘Rangilo Dandiya Night’ running from Friday to Sunday, featuring artists like Swati Mishra, Annkur Pathak, DJ Viking, and the Parakram Band. Popular singer Simar Kaur will perform on Saturday at Lulu Mall, while Dayal Paradise hosts ‘Garbha Gala 3.0’ throughout the weekend, with DJs Aerreo and DJ Viola taking over on Monday and Tuesday. The Sangeet Natak Academy also has Dandiya Nights scheduled from Friday through Tuesday, with additional celebrations planned at Janeshwar Misra Park, Jhule Lal Park, Dream World Amusement Park, and various city clubs, including Oudh Gymkhana Club, Lucknow Golf Club, and MB Club.
Educational institutions are also joining the celebration, with schools like Study Hall, St. Agnes Loreto Day School, and Saroj Institute organizing their own Dandiya events. GD Goenka School, in particular, is preparing for a grand Dandiya Night on Saturday, anticipating a large turnout from across the city, with DJ Voila set to perform.