Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Ernakulam to Host Kerala School Arts Festival After 20 Years
Ernakulam will host Kerala’s school arts festival in 2027.
This is the first time the city has hosted it in 20 years.
About 14,000 students from across Kerala may take part.
They will compete in 249 different events.
The festival will last five days, from January 4 to 8.
Marine Drive will be the main location, with 27 other places also being used.
Students will receive extra school marks based on their festival grades.
The government says the festival helps children develop their talents and keeps traditional arts alive.
Ernakulam will host the Kerala School Kalolsavam from January 4 to 8, 2027, after a 20-year gap.
Around 14,000 students are expected to compete in 249 events across five days.
Marine Drive will serve as the main venue, supported by 27 sub-venues.
Students receiving A, B or C grades will earn 20, 15 or 10 grace marks, respectively.
Minister N Samsudheen said the festival supports student talent and helps preserve endangered art forms.
- Who
- Around 14,000 school students from across Kerala, with preparations overseen by an organising committee and General Education Minister N Samsudheen.
- What
- The Kerala School Kalolsavam, featuring 249 arts events and grade-based grace marks.
- When
- January 4 to 8, 2027; preliminary school sub-district and district competitions are to be completed by November 30.
- Where
- Ernakulam, with Marine Drive as the main venue and 27 sub-venues.
- Why
- To encourage extracurricular participation, develop student talent, and preserve art forms at risk of disappearing.
- Festival
- Kerala School Kalolsavam
- Host city
- Ernakulam
- Dates
- January 4-8, 2027
- Expected participants
- Around 14,000 students
- Number of events
- 249
- Venues
- Marine Drive and 27 sub-venues
- Grace marks
- 20 for A grade, 15 for B grade, and 10 for C grade