# Best Festivals Events in Chennai

- **Subtitle**: From temple mahotsavams to theme park fiestas, how Chennai really does festivals
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

Festivals in Chennai do not sit quietly in a calendar, they take over whole pockets of the city. You get the full spiritual drama at things like the 2nd year Radha Kalyana Mahothsavam 2026, where Sri Ganesh Mandali Sankara Hall turns into a sea of silk sarees, sandalwood and seriously committed regulars. It is the sort of festival event where the old Mylapore and T. Nagar crowd feels completely at home, with Carnatic music, rituals and that familiar sabha gossip in the corridors.

Swing the compass a bit and you land at the Epic Summer Fiesta at MGM Dizzee World, loudly promising Buy 3 Get 2 Free and pulling in huge family gangs from across the city. This is the opposite of low key, it is for people who want rides, offers and noise, not silent contemplation. If you want your festivals events in Chennai with neon lights, theme park energy and children who refuse to go home, this is your zone.

Then there is the newer, more performance driven side. Shows like GOAT by Vivek Muralidharan pull the comedy and culture nerds, the ones who treat festival listings like a checklist. Arena, The Art Experience in Chennai feeds that crowd too, with curated cultural and art focused festivals that feel a bit more planned and a bit less "maama decided". You will usually spot the Instagram set here, discussing lighting and lineups.

Chennai also throws in the completely specific things that only locals would plan a whole day around. A one day yathirai around Chennai feels like a rolling mini festival for devotees, temple hopping as if it is a sport. Rongali Bihu 2026 brings Assam to the city for a day, all drums, dance and homesick students. Tamil kids marathon 2026 turns festival energy into a race, with parents treating it like the Olympics of Facebook photos. Put together, these festivals events in Chennai prove one thing clearly: this city will turn anything into a festival if you give it a name and a venue.

Here are some of the best festivals in Chennai to have on your radar:

• 2nd year Radha Kalyana Mahothsavam 2026 at Sri Ganesh Mandali Sankara Hall, for classic devotional festival vibes and sabha culture regulars
• Epic Summer Fiesta at MGM Dizzee World, for loud, offer heavy, ride filled festival chaos with big groups and kids
• GOAT by Vivek Muralidharan, for comedy fans who treat every special as a festival event
• One day yathirai around Chennai, for temple focused devotees who like their festivals on wheels
• Rongali Bihu 2026, for the Northeastern community and anyone curious about Assam in the middle of Chennai
• Tamil kids marathon 2026, for families who want a festival excuse to cheer, run and post about it later
• Festivals at Arena, The Art Experience, Chennai, for art forward crowds who like their festivals with curation and conversations

## Festivals Events in Chennai

- **Event Name**: Route 143 - Anuv Jain
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of Anuv Jain at Route 143 Music Festival. Known for heartfelt songwriting, soulful melodies, and fan favorites like Baarishein, Alag Aasmaan, Gul, and Husn, Anuv has become one of India`s most loved independent artists.His m
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/route-143-anuv-jain/3900030613942254
  - **Venue**: EVP Film City: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Dandiya Dhamaka 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable night of Dandiya, music, celebration and new connections! 🪩✨Dandiya Dhamaka 2026, presented by MK Events, brings the vibrant spirit of Navratri to Sholinganallur with an energetic evening of traditional Dandiya and Garba, gr
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/dandiya-dhamaka-2026/4100030715925545
  - **Venue**: 21 Century Event Space
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  - **Price**: INR 1,099 to 2,499
- **Event Name**: Bhakti Raas Navratri at Leela Palace Chennai
  - **Description**: India`s First-of-its-Kind Curated Union of Sacred Sound Bath and Live Bhajan JammingSome experiences are not just attended, they are felt.Bhakti Raas arrives in Chennai with
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/bhakti-raas-navratri-at-leela-palace-chennai/3900030668042319
  - **Venue**: The Leela Palace: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: bhajan-jamming, meditation, health-wellness, concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Salaam-e-Ishq - Celebrating Star of the Millenium
  - **Description**: SALAAM E ISHQA Glorious Musical Celebration of the Star of the Millennium!!Get ready for an unforgettable evening of melody, nostalgia and timeless Bollywood magic with Salaam e Ishq spectacular musical celebration dedicated to the legend
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/salaam-e-ishq-celebrating-star-of-the-millenium/3900030715665217
  - **Venue**: Vani Mahal: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: live-music, music, entertainment, concerts, nonprofit, performances, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Vidyarambham - Vijayadasami Celebration 2026
  - **Description**: Vidyarambham - Vijayadasami Celebration is a special cultural and educational experience for young children at Nakshatra Pre School. The celebration introduces children to the traditional significance of beginning their learning journey on the
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 11:30 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/vidyarambham-vijayadasami-celebration-2026/3900030560855828
  - **Venue**: Nakshatra Research Foundation: Chennai
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- **Event Name**: Green India KIDZ-Athon Oct 2026
  - **Description**: Green India KIDZ-Athon Oct 2026 organized by Kalam Event Management on 11th Oct 2026 at SDAT Nehru Park, Chetpet, Chennai.Categories - Distance - Timing
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 06:15 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 08:45 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/green-india-kidz-athon-oct-2026/3900030590737103
  - **Venue**: SDAT - Nehru Park: Chennai
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- **Event Name**: RUN FOR OUR NATIONAL HEROES 2026
  - **Description**: Run for Our National Heroes 2026 — Complete Event Description🇮🇳 GAGNER SPORTS PRESENTS 🇮🇳🫡 RUN FOR OUR NATIONAL HEROES 2026WE RUN. THEY PROTE
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 07:30 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/run-for-our-national-heroes-2026-tickets/80005833106900
  - **Venue**: Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School
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  - **Price**: INR 649 to 949
  - **Categories**: Sports, health-wellness, performances, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: PONGAL FESTIVAL DAYS! ❤️👍🙏
  - **Description**: DEAR ALL! 😍😍🥰HAPPY PONGAL ! HAPPY MAKARA SANKRANTHI! TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY! MAY THIS JOYOUS FESTIVAL BLESSED AHEAD WITH ABUNDANCE OF LOVE, KINDLESS, GOODLUCK, GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH, PROSPERITY & SUCCESS IN YOUR LIFE!  அனைவருக்கும் இனிய தைத்திருநாள் வ
  - **Date**: Fri Jan 15 2027 at 12:00 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/pongal-festival-days/200030637408637
  - **Venue**: Tamizhagam, Tamil Nadu, India
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Pongal thiruvizha
  - **Description**: Pongal thiruvizha #farmergirlmoment @
  - **Date**: Fri Jan 15 2027 at 01:30 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/pongal-thiruvizha/200030653485327
  - **Venue**: Tamizhagam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- **Event Name**: Happy Pongal day ❤️🫠🥰
  - **Description**: Tamil Nadu mein ek competition hua Pongal me ���
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  - **Date**: Fri Jan 15 2027 at 12:00 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/happy-pongal-day/200030502995841
  - **Venue**: Park Town, Tamil Nadu, India
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  - **Categories**: harvest-festival, contests
- **Event Name**: shibu
  - **Description**: 26 january republic day🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
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  - **Date**: Tue Jan 26 2027 at 01:30 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/shibu/200030528286613
  - **Venue**: Park Town, Tamil Nadu, India
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Route 143 - Anuv Jain (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at EVP Film City: Chennai), Dandiya Dhamaka 2026 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 21 Century Event Space), Bhakti Raas Navratri at Leela Palace Chennai (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Leela Palace: Chennai), Salaam-e-Ishq - Celebrating Star of the Millenium (Sat Oct 03 2026 at Vani Mahal: Chennai), Vidyarambham - Vijayadasami Celebration 2026 (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Nakshatra Research Foundation: Chennai).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Chennai this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** Bhakti Raas Navratri at Leela Palace Chennai (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Leela Palace: Chennai).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Chennai in September 2026?
  - **A:** Bhakti Raas Navratri at Leela Palace Chennai (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Leela Palace: Chennai).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Chennai on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Chennai include EVP Film City: Chennai, 21 Century Event Space, The Leela Palace: Chennai.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Chennai range from INR 649 to INR 2,499. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Chennai include Event Navigator, Momentum, GAGNER SPORTS.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Chennai.

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