Folk troupes, classical artists, nautanki and theatre groups, puppet and magic performers, music bands and institutions — register for a confirmed slot on the main stage at Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow.
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Send your troupe details. Our cultural committee confirms your date and stage slot.
The cultural stage runs for all 21 evenings — a fresh audience every single night.
After review, your performance date and time are confirmed to you in writing.
Evenings draw the heaviest crowds — families, young people and local audiences.
Performing troupes receive a certificate and an honorarium as approved by the organisers.
Coverage in leading Hindi dailies plus social media clips of your performance.
Troupes from Uttar Pradesh and every other state are given stage time.
UP Mahotsav and Awadh Mahotsav follow in the same season — three events, one relationship.
Folk, classical, theatre, puppetry, bands or institutional programmes — choose your form.
6–30 artists
State folk forms — Rai, Dhobiya, Charkula, Bhangra, Garba, Bihu and more.
Stage slot, honorarium as approved & certificate
Solo to 15 artists
Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, classical vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Prime evening stage slot
5–25 artists
Theatre, street plays and social-message performances.
Stage slot & certificate
2–10 artists
Traditional puppetry, magic shows and street entertainment.
Daily performance slots
4–20 artists
Live bands, orchestras and sufi/qawwali ensembles.
Evening stage slot
10–50 students
Institutional cultural presentations and annual-day showcases.
Stage slot & participation certificates
Troupe name, art form, number of artists, and a video or photos of your work.
The cultural committee reviews your entry and picks a suitable evening.
Date, time and duration are confirmed in writing on WhatsApp and email.
Take the stage on your evening — sound, lighting and stage are arranged by the organisers.
Still have a question?
Only a handful of troupes perform each evening. If you want a good date, apply early.
