FAQs
What is Lamakaan?
Lamakaan (the abode of the homeless) is an inclusive cultural space
that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, theatre, debate and dialogue
with a commitment to being open and accessible.
Who are the people behind Lamakaan?
Lamakaan is run by the Lamakaan Trust, a non-profit entity. However, all the events and activities of Lamakaan are guided by its appointed curators, who have the complete freedom to explore the Lamakaan space.
How does Lamakaan work?
Lamakaan is a non-commercial collective. It is funded purely through private donations and generated revenues. We neither solicit nor accept corporate donations from corporations and businesses. Lamakaan does not take any margins or cuts from sales of tickets or artists’ works.
How do I Donate to Lamakaan?
You can send your checks addressed to Lamakaan Trust, Hyderabad.
You can also send money online through paypal to Lamakaan.
How Can I perform/organize an event at Lamakaan?
All events at Lamakaan have to be curated / approved by any of the curators listed on this site. Send us an email about the kind of event you want to organize.
We don’t charge anyone for performing at Lamakaan, nor do we take any cut/margin from the ticket sales. However, we encourage performers make their art accessible and charge very little from the audience, visitors.
Open Mike Nights
Open Mike Nights are held every second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Anyone is welcome to perform, recite or enact in a twenty minute slot. You must contact the manager a day in advance to book your slot. (See the contacts page)
How do I get to Lamakaan?
Lamakaan is in the lane next to the CBay Building (opposite the GVK One Mall) on Road 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
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