Black & White Party Season 3 takes over LuLu Mall Open Arena on 1 November with Neeraj Madhav & Team, DJs, fireworks, SFX, a light show and Scary House. Tickets from ₹299.

International Dance Festival 2026 comes to Kerala Arts & Crafts Village in Kovalam on 7–8 November, featuring Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri and contemporary dance. Tickets ₹100 at the entrance.

A free art workshop in Trivandrum on 14 November invites participants to help paint the Alliance Française library wall as part of Digital November. Registration required.

Southern Latitudes in Trivandrum is a group exhibition featuring 30 modern and contemporary artists from South India. On view at College of Fine Arts Kerala until 25 October.

Neon Glow Party in Trivandrum with UV lights, face paint, glow bands and a neon dance floor. 14 November at Hotel Prasanth from 7 PM. Dress code: white casuals.

Halloween party at Joy’s Music Room with a live band, karaoke, games, Halloween quiz and best costume prizes. 31 October from 7 PM. Tickets ₹699.

Free Kathakali, Kutiyattam and Purusharthakoothu performances at Margi Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram from 21–26 October 2026.

111 days of music, Indian classical dance, theatre, cinema and art. Soorya Festival 2026 runs in Thiruvananthapuram from 1 October 2026 to 21 January 2027, with more than 2,000 artists taking part.

Navranga Dandiya Night in Kovalam comes to Kerala Arts & Crafts Village on 17 October. Expect Dandiya and Garba, music, North Indian food, mehendi, games and a colourful festive atmosphere. From 5 PM. Tickets from ₹599.

Dandiya Night 2026 💃 A festive evening of dandiya, dhol beats, music, food and Navratri vibes in Trivandrum. 📅 October 17, 2026🕟 From 4:30 PM 📍 BLND Restobar, Trivandrum 📞 +91 96561 53323 / +91 97466 92735

🎶 Navarathri Sangeetholsavam 2026 brings Carnatic classical music to historic Navarathri Mandapam in East Fort. Hear the celebrated compositions of Swathi Thirunal in a traditional oil-lamp-lit setting. 📅 11–21 October 🕕 usually 6:00–8:30 PM 📍 Navarathri Mandapam, East Fort 💡 Check current access and dress rules before visiting.

Navaratri in Thiruvananthapuram 2026 brings one of Kerala's great living traditions to East Fort. The main procession leaves Padmanabhapuram on 9 October and reaches the Navarathri Mandapam near Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple around 6:30 PM on 11 October - with sacred idols, ceremonial traditions and nearly two centuries of Travancore history. 🎟 Free.

A one-day terracotta sculpturing & pottery workshop will take place at Kerala Arts & Crafts Village on 4 October 2026. Enjoy a hands-on clay experience, learn pottery basics and spend a creative day making something of your own. 10 AM – 6 PM, ₹1999 per person, with a special offer for couples.

Four evenings of Kerala's traditional theatre at Margi Theatre: Chakkiyarkoothu, Nangiarkoothu and Kathakali. From September 20–23, discover performances, solo storytelling and an Arangettam. Entry is free. 📍 Margi Theatre, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram 📅 September 20–23 🎟️ Free entry

💜 Neelakurinji in Munnar The rare mass bloom is back after 12 years. Blue-purple Neelakurinji can currently be seen around Chokramudi and the Mattupetty–Korandakkad hills. 📅 Expected until around September 30 📍 Munnar, Idukki 🌸 Chokramudi / Mattupetty

Grand Festival of Indian Crafts 125+ master artisans from 25+ Indian states come together in Kochi with handlooms, handicrafts, GI-tagged crafts, décor, live demonstrations, food and Rajasthani music. 📅 October 2–11 🛍 125+ artisans 🗺 25+ states

🎬 IDSFFK 2026 Trivandrum The 18th International Documentary & Short Film Festival of Kerala brings documentaries, short fiction, international films, animation, music videos and special programmes to Trivandrum. 📅 September 25–30 📍 Trivandrum 🎟 Visitor details TBA