SENSES Vol. 5 in Trivandrum takes place on 14 November at The Reading Room, bringing together live music, visual art, dance, storytelling and sensory experiences.

Patakha ’26 brings a Bollywood Diwali Night to Amigoz Hub, Trivandrum on 7 November. Starts at 7 PM, tickets from ₹499, entry 23+.

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.

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

🛍️ Gather by On Fleak A curated one-day pop-up featuring fashion, jewellery, home and independent brands - many coming to Trivandrum from outside the city. 📅 September 12 🕙 10 AM–8 PM 📍 Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandrum 🎟 Free entry

🎬 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

🐕 Trivandrum Dog Weekend Championship dog shows meet a pet-friendly city festival in Poojappura: Rottweiler, Labrador and Beagle speciality shows, two All Breeds Championships, plus ANANTHAM with pets, food, shopping and live music. 📅 September 19–20 🕙 ANANTHAM: 10 AM–10 PM 🐾 Pets welcome

🦚 Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026 Celebrate Krishna's birthday with ISKCON at Nishagandhi - devotional music, kirtan and a festive public programme. 📅 September 4 🕔 From 5:00 PM 📍 Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakkunnu 🎟 Free entry

🎉 Onam Pageantry 2026 The grand finale of Trivandrum's Onam Tourism Week: 100+ cultural traditions, musicians, dancers and colourful processions through the city centre. 📅 August 30 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Manaveeyam Veedhi → East Fort