Something is always happening in Kanpur, and right now, everything is happening at once. Nine events, nine unforgettable experiences across music, comedy, poetry, culture and more. This city has never had a lineup quite like this. So stop waiting for the perfect night out, it’s already here, already booked, and already filling up. Find your event, call your crew, and make it a night worth remembering. Kanpur, the calendar is full. Are you?
IPL Screening at Aviary Cocktail Nest
Why watch IPL on a small screen when Kanpur’s biggest bar is throwing the ultimate match experience? Aviary Cocktail Nest is bringing the full thrill of the season live, with big screens, an electric atmosphere, and drinks flowing through every over. Whether your team is winning or breaking your heart, there’s no better place to ride every moment with a crowd that’s just as invested. Aviary is where Kanpur comes to watch cricket the right way.
When- May 25-31 | 7 PM onwards
Where- 122/732,733, Basement, near Hotel Bhagyaraj Palace, Industrial Estate, Shastri Nagar
Rohit Rox Live
Kanpur, the weekend just got a soundtrack. Rohit Rox is bringing his band live, and if you know, you know. Bollywood’s biggest hits are performed with the kind of energy that turns a good night into a great memory. From floor-fillers to the songs you can’t help but sing along to, this is a live music experience built for people who want to actually feel it. Get there early, because this one’s going to fill up fast.
When- May 27 | 9 PM onwards
Where- Studio XO Bar, Civil Lines
Grand Bandhni Exhibition
There’s something about Bandhni that just stops you in your tracks, the colours, the craft, the sheer Indianness of it all. Sankalp Bandhej’s Grand Bandhni Exhibition is coming to Kanpur with a gorgeous spread of sarees, dupattas, dress materials, chaniya cholis and more. Handcrafted, vibrant, and made for women who know exactly what they love. If traditional Indian textiles are your weakness, consider this your warning: you will not leave empty-handed.
When- May 27-29 | 9 AM- 9 PM
Where- Hotel Royal Cliff, Swaroop Nagar
Mayur Jassi Live
Kanpur, clear the dance floor. Mayur Jassi is coming in hot. One of Bollywood’s most electrifying live acts brings his full band to the city, armed with every chart-topper you’ve been waiting to hear performed live. This isn’t background music, it’s a high-energy, full-throttle Bollywood experience that doesn’t let up for a single second. Dress up, show up, and let the music do the rest. You’ll thank yourself later.
When- May 29 | 9 PM onwards
Where- Studio XO Bar, Civil Lines
Vandana ki Sufi Baithak
Some evenings aren’t meant to be loud; they’re meant to be felt. Vandana Ki Sufi Baithak is bringing a live Sufi experience to Kanpur that gets right under your skin. Soulful melodies, intimate atmosphere, and the kind of music that slows everything down in the best possible way. If you’ve ever wanted to sit with a song and truly lose yourself in it, this baithak was made for exactly that. Kanpur, this one’s for the soul.
When- May 30 | 9 PM onwards
Where- Studio XO Bar, Civil Lines
Bhajan Clubbing
Kanpur, nothing quite like this has ever happened here before. Bhajan Clubbing, the city’s first-ever high-energy live devotional music experience, is about to completely redefine what a night out feels like. This isn’t your quiet temple morning; it’s devotion turned up loud, infectious, and utterly electric. The beats are live, the energy is real, and the feeling is something between spiritual and unstoppable. Come ready to move, sing, and feel something genuinely different.
When- May 31 | 6:30 PM onwards
Where- Moti Jheel Park, Swaroop Nagar
Naram Lehja 2.0 by Kanha Kamboj
Kanpur, Karan Kamboj is back, and Naram Lehja 2.0 is everything the first one promised, and then some. Poetry that lingers, shayari that hits exactly where it should, storytelling that pulls you in, humour that catches you off guard, and conversations so honest they feel personal. This is an evening that moves between laughter and feeling without missing a beat. If words have ever moved you, this is your night. Come ready to listen, feel, and leave changed.
When- May 31 | 6:30 PM onwards
Where- Studio XO Bar, Civil Lines
Ishaan Chauhan Live
When the music is this good, the food this unconventional, and the cocktails this impressive, you stop calling it a night out and start calling it an experience. Isshaan Chauhan brings his musical extravaganza live to Kanpur, wrapped inside a dining and drinks setup that’s anything but ordinary. Every element of this evening has been built to surprise you. Come for the music, stay for the cocktails, leave with a story worth telling. Kanpur, this one’s different.
When- May 31 | 9 PM onwards
Where- Studio XO Bar, Civil Lines
Abhishek Walia
Kanpur, your sides are about to hurt, and you’ll love every second of it. Abhishek Walia is bringing his stand-up to the city, and this man does not miss. Sharp wit, impeccable timing, and the kind of observational humour that makes you think “how has nobody said this before?” Funny doesn’t quite cover it. Abhishek is genuinely, brilliantly entertaining from the first joke to the last. Clear your evening, bring your crew, and prepare to laugh hard.
When- June 7
Where- TBA
