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.

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.

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

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

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

🐕 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

🎨 AFTERWAVE Varkala A new creative festival bringing together art, installations, melodic sessions and Varkala's artistic community. 📅 September 25 📍 Varkala 🎨 Arts & installations 🎶 Music 🤝 Community ⏰ Exact time and venue TBA.

🏖️ National Sand Art Fest 2026 Watch artists transform St. Andrews Beach into a gallery of large-scale sand sculptures beside the Arabian Sea. 📅 August 25 - 30 🕖 7:00 AM–4:00 PM 🏆 Prizes up to ₹50,000

🌼 Onam Pookalam Competition Watch 20 teams create traditional Onam floral carpets live at LuLu Mall Trivandrum. 📅 August 24 🕐 Exact event time TBA

🎨 Art on the Shore More than a painting workshop: two relaxed hours of art, conversation, snacks and drinks overlooking the Arabian Sea at Taj Green Cove. 📅 August 30🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 📍 Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa 📞 +91 99166 71045 💰 Price on request