Thalappavu – The Rhythm of Revolt, Season 1 | Ft. Vedan, Arivu & PA Ranjith| Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram

Thalappavu – The Rhythm of Revolt, Season 1 is a two-day people's cultural festival organized as part of the official launch of Neelam Cultural Centre in Kerala and held in connection with the 163rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Ayyankali. The festival takes place on 27 and 28 August 2026 at Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, bringing together music, culture, literature, books, traditional food, performance, cinema, and conversations. The festival features 250+ artists, with Pa. Ranjith, Vedan, and Arivu among the featured names.

The festival focuses on Kerala's social and cultural history and contemporary issues through art, music, literature, cinema, and dialogue. Its programming includes a Music & Cultural Festival, Literature Festival, Book Festival, and Traditional Food Festival, along with performances from acclaimed and emerging artists and large-scale cultural programming across both days. Thalappavu is presented as an open-air festival experience bringing artists, audiences, and communities together around sound, movement, and conversation.

Thalappavu – The Rhythm of Revolt, Season 1 is scheduled for 27 and 28 August 2026 at Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram. Pass options include Two-Day Family 4 Pass at ₹1,499, One-Day Family 4 Pass at ₹1,399, Two-Day VIP Pass at ₹1,299, One-Day VIP Pass at ₹999, Two-Day Regular Pass at ₹800, and One-Day Regular Pass at ₹500. The Two-Day VIP Pass is valid for one person on both days, while the One-Day VIP Pass provides admission and access to a designated VIP seating area on either day. The One-Day Regular Pass provides general admission for one person on either 27 or 28 August 2026. The event's media partner is Media One, and ticket booking is available through Kynhood.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: 27 & 28 August 2026
• 📍 Location: Salvation Army Ground, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram
• 🎟️ Entry: Passes available
• 💰 Ticket Price: Two-Day Family 4 Pass – ₹1,499; One-Day Family 4 Pass – ₹1,399; Two-Day VIP Pass – ₹1,299; One-Day VIP Pass – ₹999; Two-Day Regular Pass – ₹800; One-Day Regular Pass – ₹500
• 📞 Contact: 9633033070
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