The Kerala School Kalolsavam is a grand state-level school arts festival held in Thrissur, showcasing the cultural talents of thousands of students from across Kerala.

The 64th Kerala School Kalolsavam is the upcoming edition of Kerala’s annual state-level school arts festival, widely regarded as Asia’s largest youth cultural event, where students from across the state compete in a wide range of performing and fine arts competitions. It is scheduled to take place in Thrissur, Kerala’s cultural capital, from 14 – 18 January 2026 (after a revised schedule was announced) and will feature hundreds of events with around 14,000 student participants competing in dozens of categories at multiple venues across the city. The festival includes music, dance, theatre, literary and traditional art forms, celebrating Kerala’s rich cultural heritage and youth talent, with prominent cultural personalities expected to attend key functions.