Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Kolkata Celebrates Culture with Book Fair and Festivals
Kolkata is hosting a bunch of fun events this month.
The big International Kolkata Book Fair is happening until February 3rd at Central Park.
There are special gates named after famous people and places.
You can get around easily with extra Metro trains and even book tickets using your phone.
There are also celebrations for Saraswati Puja with cool themes and performances by singers.
If you love pets, there's a pet carnival with games, a fashion show, and even a dog squad showing off their skills.
For shoppers, there's a big fair with over 200 stalls selling beautiful clothes and home stuff.
And if you love flowers, there's a flower show with all kinds of plants and arrangements.
It's a great time to explore Kolkata's culture!
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair is underway at Central Park until February 3, featuring special gates named after notable figures and Argentine architecture.
Saraswati Puja festivals include Saraswati Puja o Mela with a Red Fort theme and performances by singers, and Diya 2026 with activities like sit-and-draw, dance contests, and a concert by Amit Kumar.
Petcetera is a pet carnival on January 25 at FE Park, featuring bonding games, a pet adoption counter, and a pet fashion show.
State Sabala Mela 2026 is a fair with over 200 stalls selling saris, jewellery, and home decor items, along with a play area for children and a food corner.
A flower show is being held from January 24-26 at Banabitan car parking area, showcasing a wide range of potted plants and flower arrangements.
- Who
- Organizers and participants of various cultural events in Kolkata
- What
- A series of cultural events including the International Kolkata Book Fair, Saraswati Puja festivals, a pet carnival, a state fair, and a flower show
- When
- Various dates in January and February 2026
- Where
- Different locations in Kolkata, including Central Park, CD Park, EE Park, FE Park, New Town fairgrounds, and Banabitan car parking area
- Why
- To celebrate culture, craft, and community through various festivals and events
- Event
- International Kolkata Book Fair
- Location
- Central Park fairgrounds
- Duration
- Till February 3
- Special Gates
- Named after Argentine architecture, Prafulla Roy, Pratul Mukhopadhyay, Sailajananda Mukhopadhyay, Rahul Purakaystha, Mayukh Chowdhury
- Transport
- Increased Metro frequencies, last Metro at 10pm, UPI ticket booking, app cab-booking counter
- Event
- Saraswati Puja o Mela 2026
- Location
- CD Park
- Date
- January 25
- Theme
- Replica of the Red Fort
- Performers
- Saikat Mitra, Jolly Mukherjee, Rupankar, Jatra troupe
- Event
- Diya 2026 (Saraswati Puja festival)
- Location
- EE Park
- Duration
- January 23-25
- Activities
- Sit-and-draw, dance contest, food and lifestyle fair, performances by city-based singers, Amit Kumar
- Event
- Petcetera
- Location
- FE Park
- Date
- January 25, 11am to 7pm
- Activities
- Bonding games, pet adoption, interactive session with a dog behaviorist, demonstration by a canine squad, pet fashion show
- Event
- State Sabala Mela 2026
- Location
- New Town fairgrounds, next to Biswa Bangla Gate
- Duration
- Till January 28, 2pm to 9pm
- Stalls
- Over 200 stalls selling saris, jewellery, home decor items
- Event
- Flower show
- Location
- Banabitan car parking area, Central Park (next to Netaji statue)
- Duration
- January 24-26. First day 4pm to 9pm, other days 6am to 9pm
- Categories
- Winter specials, fruits, vegetables, foliage, cacti, succulents, flower arrangement competition
