Nishagandhi Dance Festival 2026 — one of Kerala’s most prestigious Indian classical dance festivals, held at the historic Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. 📍Kanakakkunnu Palace 🗓 February 13–20, 2026 🕕 From 6:00 PM 🎟 Free entry

Kathakali Mela 2026 — eight powerful evenings of Kerala’s iconic classical theatre at Nishagandhi Dance Festival. 📍 Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakunnu Palace, Trivandrum 🗓 February 13–20, 2026 🕠 5:30 PM daily 🎟 Free Entry