Maryam Nawaz invites overseas Pakistanis as Lahore ready for Basant 2027

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that Basant 2027 will be celebrated in Lahore on March 12, 13 and 14. The festival is expected to bring back the city’s festive atmosphere with music, cultural activities and other events.

Lahore prepares for a colourful return

Maryam Nawaz said Lahore will once again become a centre of colours, culture and celebrations after the success of Basant 2026. She said the 2027 event will include music, cultural activities and other programmes for visitors.

She also invited young people from Punjab and across Pakistan to take part in Basant 2027. She encouraged them to come together, make memories and bring fresh energy to Lahore.

Invitation for overseas Pakistanis

The Punjab chief minister also invited overseas Pakistanis and international guests to attend Basant Lahore 2027. She asked them to mark March 12, 13 and 14 on their calendars and plan their visit accordingly.

🇵🇰 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PAKISTAN & THE WORLD! 🇵🇰

After successful Basant 2026, I am proud and happy to announce Basant Lahore 2027! 🪁❤️

📅 12, 13 & 14 March 2027

Lahore will once again come alive with color, culture, festivity, music, energy and legendary hospitality. 🎉🪁… pic.twitter.com/Tx7WGGeEKs

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) August 18, 2026

The announcement signals an effort to make the festival attractive not only to local residents but also to visitors from outside Pakistan. The event is expected to highlight Lahore’s cultural traditions and hospitality.

Music and cultural activities planned

Maryam Nawaz said Lahore will once again come alive with colours, culture, celebrations, music and traditional hospitality. She described Basant 2027 as an opportunity for people to enjoy the city’s festive spirit together.

She said, “I will wait, Lahore will wait, Pakistan will wait for you”, and expressed hope that everyone would work together to make Basant 2027 memorable.

What Basant 2027 could bring

The three-day schedule gives visitors more time to enjoy cultural events and entertainment across Lahore. The participation of young people, overseas Pakistanis and international guests could give the festival a wider appeal.

The announcement also puts Lahore in focus as preparations for the next Basant begin. Attention will now likely turn to the detailed programme, arrangements and safety measures for the celebrations.

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