About the festival
Thalappavu is a people-driven celebration of expression, resistance, and shared culture. The event brings together artists, audiences, and communities under one open-air experience built around sound, movement, and conversation.
Thalappavu
Rhythm of Revolt is a major cultural festival on 27 & 28 August 2026 at Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram.
Thalappavu
Rhythm of Revolt is a major cultural festival on 27 & 28 August 2026 at Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram.
Thalappavu
Rhythm of Revolt is a major cultural festival on 27 & 28 August 2026 at Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram.
People's cultural festival
Thalappavu Rhythm of Revolt
One of Kerala's most vibrant public cultural gatherings, bringing music, performance, and collective energy together on 27 & 28 August 2026 at Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram.
Dates
27 & 28 August 2026
Venue
Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar
Featured names
Vedan, Arivu
Style
Open-air festival experience
Upcoming events
REGULAR – SINGLE ENTRY | ONE DAY
Regular – One Day | ₹599: Entry for one person on either 27 or 28 August, with access to all programmes scheduled for the selected day.
REGULAR – SINGLE ENTRY | TWO DAY
Regular – Two Day | ₹999: Enjoy both 27 & 28 August with one pass.
COUPLE / COMBO – ANY 2 PERSONS | ONE DAY
Couple / Combo – One Day | ₹1,099: Any 2 persons—friends, siblings, colleagues, partners, or couples—can attend together with seating included.
COUPLE / COMBO – ANY 2 PERSONS | TWO DAY
Couple / Combo – Two Day | ₹1,699: Any 2 persons—friends, couples, siblings, colleagues or partners—can enjoy both 27 & 28 August with seating included.
FAMILY / GROUP OF 4 | ONE DAY
Family / Group of 4 – One Day | ₹1,699: Any 4 persons—family, friends, colleagues, students, or any group of four—can attend together with seating included.
FAMILY / GROUP OF 4 | TWO DAY
Family / Group of 4 – Two Day | ₹2,899: Any 4 persons—family, friends, colleagues, students, or any group of four—can enjoy both 27 & 28 August with seating included.
VIP – ONE DAY
VIP – One Day | ₹999: Enjoy a premium festival experience with entry for one person on one selected day and access to the designated VIP seating area — just ₹999 per person with comfortable VIP seating.
VIP – TWO DAY
VIP – Two Day | ₹1,599: Enjoy VIP access and designated VIP seating on both 27 & 28 August.
VIP GROUP OF 4 | ONE DAY
VIP Group of 4 – One Day | ₹2,999: Any 4 persons—family, friends, colleagues, or any group of four—can enjoy VIP entry with designated VIP seating.
VIP GROUP OF 4 | TWO DAY
VIP Group of 4 – Two Day | ₹4,399: Any 4 persons—family, friends, colleagues, or any group of four—can enjoy VIP entry and designated VIP seating on both 27 & 28 August.
Event chart
Day 1
Day 2
LITERATURE FESTIVAL
What to expect
- Performances from acclaimed and emerging artists
- Large-scale cultural programming across both days
- An energetic atmosphere rooted in Kerala's public festival traditions
Venue & access
Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram is the planned venue for the festival. The location is well suited for a large gathering and easy access for visitors arriving from across the city.
Festival moments
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Contact Us
Questions about passes, partnerships, accessibility, or the festival? Reach out and the Thalappavu team will be happy to help.