Kavi Sammelan
The heart of the evening: renowned poets performing hasya, veer ras, ghazal, geet, shringar and social commentary on one grand stage.
Grand Shaam-e-Awadh
Kavi Sammelan◆Cultural Experience◆Ratna Samman
An extraordinary evening where Awadh ki tehzeeb meets the timeless power of Hindi kavya. Experience poetry, cultural performances, and the felicitation of Lucknow's finest, all in one grand mehfil.
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Entry is subject to registration confirmation, venue capacity and organiser approval.
The Experience
A Grand Evening of Kavya, Culture & Recognition
Three powerful experiences woven into one unforgettable evening, celebrating poetry, the living culture of Lucknow, and the city's most inspiring achievers.
Lucknow Cultural Experience
Sangeet, Kathak, Awadhi storytelling and city nostalgia, an immersion into the living tehzeeb of Lucknow.
Lucknow Ratna Samman
A felicitation ceremony honouring Lucknow's finest achievers across business, healthcare, education, arts, literature and social impact.
The Series
Har Shahar, Ek Nayi Mehfil
The Navbharat Times Kavi Sammelan Series is a premium multi-city cultural platform, bringing Hindi poetry, humour, culture and city pride to a grand auditorium experience across India's most culturally rich cities.
More than a stage event, it's a modern media-led format where the warmth of a live mehfil meets the reach of digital and social amplification. Every edition is curated for quality, cultural authenticity and a family-friendly experience.
Premium auditorium-led cultural experience
Curated poet line-up across genres
City-specific cultural flavour and pride
Curated, invite-led audience
Digital and social media amplification
Family-friendly, brand-safe environment
Lucknow Edition
Grand Shaam-e-Awadh
Jahan Lucknow ki tehzeeb milti hai Hindi kavya ki taaqat se.
Lucknow, one of India's most culturally rich Hindi-speaking cities. Home to tehzeeb, poetry, music, humour, cuisine and refined public life. A city where language is art, and every gathering carries the grace of a tradition centuries old.
Grand Shaam-e-Awadh celebrates this cultural soul through a dignified, premium and family-friendly evening, where prominent citizens, cultural voices, professionals and literature lovers come together for an unforgettable mehfil.
Celebrating Lucknow's language, laughter, legacy and leadership.
The Format
Language becomes experience.
Kavi Sammelan is one of India's most loved live cultural formats. It brings humour, satire, patriotism, emotion, geet, ghazal and social commentary together on a single stage, creating an evening of deep emotional connection with the audience.
In an age of fleeting digital interactions, this is a rare opportunity to experience the power of live words, shared laughter, and collective cultural pride.
- High-attention environment through poetry and humour
- Family-friendly, dignified cultural gathering
- Premium Hindi-speaking audience connect
- Local city relevance with digital scalability
- Strong emotional recall beyond conventional formats
Lucknow Ratna Samman
Felicitation of Lucknow's Finest
A ceremony of recognition and city pride, honouring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Lucknow and its community across diverse fields.
Business & Enterprise
Healthcare
Education
Law & Public Service
Arts & Culture
Literature & Language
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Jewellery & Lifestyle
Social Impact
Women Leadership
Young Achievers
Legacy Contribution
The Journey
Proposed City Journey
27 November 2026
Lucknow
Grand Shaam-e-Awadh | City of Tehzeeb
City order, dates and venues will be confirmed closer to each edition.
The Evening
A curated evening of culture, poetry & celebration.
Every edition is designed as a 3–4 hour premium experience at a reputed auditorium, where venue, stage, lighting, seating and guest flow come together for a refined and memorable cultural evening.
Proposed Evening Flow
- 1
Guest arrival & registration
- 2
VIP & sponsor welcome
- 3
Ceremonial lamp lighting
- 4
Welcome address
- 5
Cultural opening act
- 6
Kavi Sammelan: Part 1
- 7
Lucknow Ratna Samman felicitation
- 8
Kavi Sammelan: Part 2
- 9
Headline Kavi closing performance
- 10
Vote of thanks & close
Event flow may be adjusted based on venue, guest availability and artist line-up.
The Audience
A curated, dignified cultural gathering.
Grand Shaam-e-Awadh brings together Lucknow's most respected and influential voices, not a generic crowd, but a carefully curated assembly of the city's finest.
Poetry Genres
Hasya se ghazal tak, har rasa ka ek curated balance.
Each edition features a carefully curated mix of poets, balancing humour, emotion, poetry, patriotism and contemporary thought for a complete, unforgettable experience.
Humour & mass appeal
Patriotic energy
Literary beauty
Powerful expression
Emotional depth
Contemporary relevance
The Poets
Indicative Poet Pool
DB
Dinesh Bawra
AD
Akhilesh Dwivedi
JB
Jani Bairagi
MN
Mumtaz Naseem
GR
Govind Rathi
ST
Sakshi Tiwari
SS
Shambhu Shikhar
RM
Ramesh Muskan
CC
Chetan Charchit
AA
Ajay Anjam
HP
Hemant Pandey
PM
Piyush Malviya
KT
Kavita Tiwari
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and others
Final poet line-up will be confirmed based on city relevance and artist availability.
Partnership
Celebrate Hindi, culture and city pride with us.
If your brand seeks meaningful engagement with premium Hindi-speaking audiences through a trusted, cultural and family-friendly platform, Grand Shaam-e-Awadh offers a distinctive partnership opportunity.
Let your brand be remembered not just for visibility, but for celebrating the emotions, elegance and cultural spirit of Lucknow.
Partnership Enquiry
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Be a part of Grand Shaam-e-Awadh
Register your interest to attend a premium Kavi Sammelan evening in Lucknow. Our team will reach out once registrations open and event details are confirmed.
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Reach out to our team for any enquiries or support.
Avnish Singh
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Sagun Kumari
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Deepika Pawar
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Simran Singh
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Gaurav Vats
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Shaam-e-Awadh?
Grand Shaam-e-Awadh is the Lucknow edition of the Navbharat Times Kavi Sammelan Series, a premier cultural evening featuring Hindi poetry performances, Lucknow cultural acts, and the Lucknow Ratna Samman felicitation ceremony.
When and where is the event?
The event is scheduled for 27 November 2026 in Lucknow. The specific venue will be announced closer to the date and is subject to finalisation.
How can I register for the event?
You can register your interest through the registration form on this website. Entry is subject to registration confirmation, venue capacity and organiser approval.
What is the Lucknow Ratna Samman?
It is a felicitation ceremony honouring Lucknow's finest achievers across categories including Business, Healthcare, Education, Arts & Culture, Literature, Social Impact, Women Leadership and Young Achievers.
Can brands and organisations partner with this event?
Yes. Multiple partnership opportunities are available for brands looking to engage with premium Hindi-speaking audiences through a trusted cultural platform. Please reach out via the partnership enquiry form or contact our team.
What kind of audience will attend?
The event brings together a curated mix of city personalities, industrialists, business families, professionals, educators, cultural figures, literature lovers and premium family audiences, not a generic crowd-led event.
Will the event be streamed online?
Select content from the event may be published across digital and social platforms after the event. Details will be shared closer to the date.