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The Kerala festival calendar — Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Attukal Pongala, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race — plus recurring event types, season-by-season, and how to find what's on near you.
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For upcoming events in Kerala, the mix runs from the big cultural festivals — Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Attukal Pongala and the Nehru Trophy Boat Race — to music gigs, art shows, food festivals and local temple and church feasts. This guide covers the annual festival calendar, the recurring event types, and how to find what's on near you.
Browse events in Kerala on Aioby, filter by your city and date, and follow venues to get their new listings. For a city-specific weekend plan, see the things to do this weekend in Kochi guide. If your trip is timed to a festival, book a hotel or resort early.
The biggest are Onam (statewide harvest festival), Thrissur Pooram (temple festival), Attukal Pongala (women's offering in Thiruvananthapuram) and the Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Alappuzha. Add the Cochin Carnival, Theyyam season in the north, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in its years, and countless local temple and church feasts.
Onam follows the Malayalam calendar and usually falls in August or September. Thrissur Pooram is held at the Vadakkunnathan temple, usually in April or May. Both dates shift year to year, so check the current year's calendar when planning.
Gigs, art shows, markets, food festivals and temple or church feasts change every week. Browse events in Kerala on Aioby, filter by your city and this weekend's dates, and book tickets where needed.
Yes — Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram host live music through the October–March season and around college fest months, and there are annual literature and cultural festivals in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. Check the events listings for current dates.
Use the events page on Aioby, filter by your city and date range, and follow venues so their new events appear for you. Local college, culture and venue pages are also good sources.
A festival like Onam or Thrissur Pooram is a highlight if you plan for it — book accommodation and transport weeks ahead, expect crowds and road closures, and be ready for some businesses to close on the main day. Turning up without a booking during Onam is difficult.
