Our very own city of Nawabs is always brimming with fun-to-do adventures, spectacular events and ever-so-amazing culinary experiences. Whether you're an art lover, a foodie, or an adrenaline junkie, there's something for everyone in Lucknow. With so many options available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

Fret not, we're here to your rescue! From hue-filled cultural festivals depicting vibrant themes to awe-inspiring stage performances, here's a list of 5 events happening in Lucknow this week, that you can be a part of.

Featuring art, music, theatre, literature, dance, and cuisine, the 14th Sanatkada Festival happening in the city is the place where tradition meets progress in the City of Nawabs.

Dive into the rhythms of Awadhi culture and explore the rich traditions and cultural performances reflecting the Lakhnawi culture. Don't miss this chance to experience the grandeur and uniqueness of Awadh at the Sanatkada Festival!

When: Feb 3-7

Where: Baradari, Qaiserbagh

Looking for an event that you can enjoy with your entire fam? The ongoing Lucknow Hastship Mahostav is what you need to check out:

The exhibition has dozens of stalls featuring diverse indigenous products ranging from furniture, idols & figurines, spices, textiles and so much more. Not only this, but the place also features cultural shows such as folk performances, etc to woo the visitors!

When: till Feb 7

Where: Kashiram Smriti Upvan Sanskritik Sthal, Near Bangla Bazaar, Aashiyana, Lucknow

If you love books and can't get enough of them then you gotta attend the Bookland book festival happening at the Hazratganj Metro Station. The festival showcases a great selection of books across various genres and eras, and of course everything's gonna be discounted (coz its a book fair).

When: till Feb 16

Where: Hazratganj Metro Station

Lucknowites! 7th Awadh Queer Pride events have finally made their way to the city. And what better way to explore the diversity with a special movie screening of celebratory films.

Head to the two-day queer movie screening session at IIM Lucknow to witness pride on film, specially curated by the visionaries of our society to showcase these noteworthy stories on the big screen!

When: 10-12 Feb, 4 pm onwards

Where: IIM Lucknow

Wanna feel bedazzled with the immersive and indulgent theatre performaces? Well, here's your chance, coz the Manchkriti Samiti, a Lucknow-based stage play group will be organizing acts throughout Febrauary.

The '30 days 30 plays' show brings you a continuous showcase of new plays from noteworthy playrights everyday. So don't forget to catch the acts live, maybe during your next weekend, or perhaps even on a weekday.

When: Feb 3 to March 4

Where: Sant Gadge Auditorium, Sangeet Natak Academy, Lucknow