# 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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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: PEGASUS | 2026
  - **Description**: Pegasus is an electrifying intercollegiate fest held at CMC Vellore's Bagayam campus, bringing together the best of sports, culturals, and entertainment shows under one roof — running June 15–20th, with three unmissable proshows headlined by Anand Rath
  - **Date**: Thu, 18 Jun – Sat, 20 Jun (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vellore/pegasus-|-2026-tickets/80003025613273
  - **Venue**: Bagayam Campus, CMC Vellore (College Campus)
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  - **Price**: min: 400, max: 2000, currency: INR
  - **Categories**: concerts, festivals, comedy, sports

## 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**: Do You Have A Minute Series - Live
  - **Description**: This isn’t just another concert. It’s a soul-to-soul tribute from one artist to another. It is a celebration of the music, the memories, and the legend, Shri SP Balasubramaniam. Shri. SP Balasubramaniam wasn’t just a singer. He was the voice of all our
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/do-you-have-a-minute-series-live/3900030021694618
  - **Venue**: Music Academy: Chennai
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  - **Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment, Concerts, performances
- **Event Name**: Quadrant Life Crisis- Stand Up Solo by Navin Kumar
  - **Description**: Navin Kumar is one of the most viral English comics in the country with over 20 million views on Youtube, and Instagram, recently known for his Quadrant Videos that brings about the exposition of life and it`s randomness in a hilarious form.
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/quadrant-life-crisis-stand-up-solo-by-navin-kumar/3900030048403221
  - **Venue**: Trinity Studio: Kodambakkam
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- **Event Name**: NAMMA CHENNAI JUNIORTHON – 4TH EDITION!
  - **Description**: 🎉 NAMMA CHENNAI JUNIORTHON – 4TH EDITION! 🏃‍♂️🏅Get ready, Chennai! 🎉The much-awaited Namma Chennai Juniorthon – 4th Edition is back — bigger, brighter, and more exciting than ever!
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 02:00 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/namma-chennai-juniorthon-4th-edition-tickets/80002295286762
  - **Venue**: Nehru Park Sports Ground, Chetpet, Chennai
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  - **Price**: INR 599
  - **Categories**: sports, kids
- **Event Name**: Independence day KIDZATHON 2026
  - **Description**: Independence day KIDZATHON 2026 organized by Kalam Event Management on 24th May 2026 at SDAT Nehru Park, Chetpet, Chennai.Categories | Distance |TimingLKG | 75Mtrs. | 7:3
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 09 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 08:00 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/independence-day-kidzathon-2026-tickets/80002477348129
  - **Venue**: NEHRU PARK Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu
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  - **Price**: INR 599
  - **Categories**: kids, marathons, virtual-run, independence-day
- **Event Name**: 3rd Edition Playu Pink Run 2026
  - **Description**: About Playu Pink RunAt playu.in, we are organizing the 3rd edition of the “ PLAYU PINK RUN 2026 Powered By Pace N Race , a Breast Cancer Awareness Run, on June 21, 2026, at Island Grounds, Chennai, in association wi
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 09:00 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/3rd-edition-playu-pink-run-2026-tickets/80002302091514
  - **Venue**: Gate-6, Island Ground
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  - **Price**: INR 150 to 550
  - **Categories**: sports, marathons, nonprofit, charities, zumba, health-wellness, dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: all happy 😊
  - **Description**: �Happy Pongal days every one सभी को पोंगल की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! � #highlights #with GreatestHighlights
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  - **Date**: Fri Jan 15 2027 at 12:00 am (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/all-happy/200029724142037
  - **Venue**: Chennai City
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- **Event Name**: viral movie
  - **Description**: Ganesh Chaturthi Aap sab ko Bappa Hum sab insaan ke hain.. Note :- This video has been created purely for entertainment purposes. It is not intended to hurt the sentiments of any religion, caste, community, or individual. Both Hindu and Muslim communities
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  - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 12:30 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/viral-movie/200029326774345
  - **Venue**: Park Town, Tamil Nadu, India
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  - **Categories**: entertainment
- **Event Name**: Ankit yadav ak
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 12:30 pm – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 12:30 pm (+05:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/ankit-yadav-ak/200029724141434
  - **Venue**: Lighthouse, Chennai
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art

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  - **Description**: GEMS KIDS CLUB proudly presents the world-famous Giant Light Puppet Show – a 1 hour 30 minutes show with a 15-minute interval that will amaze both kids and adults.This is not a normal puppet show. It is a fun, s
  - **Venue**: Kamarajar Arangam
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  - **Description**: GEMS KIDS CLUB proudly presents the world-famous Giant Light Puppet Show – a 1 hour 30 minutes show with a 15-minute interval that will amaze both kids and adults.This is not a normal puppet show. It is a fun, s
  - **Venue**: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: Giant Light Puppet Show Kamarajar  Arangam 7pm
  - **Description**: GEMS KIDS CLUB proudly presents the world-famous Giant Light Puppet Show – a 1 hour 30 minutes show with a 15-minute interval that will amaze both kids and adults.This is not a normal puppet show. It is a fun, s
  - **Venue**: Kamarajar Arangam
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- **Event Name**: Giant Light Puppet Show Sir Mutha 7pm
  - **Description**: GEMS KIDS CLUB proudly presents the world-famous Giant Light Puppet Show – a 1 hour 30 minutes show with a 15-minute interval that will amaze both kids and adults.This is not a normal puppet show. It is a fun, s
  - **Venue**: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: Giant Light Puppet Show Kamarajar  Arangam 1pm
  - **Description**: GEMS KIDS CLUB proudly presents the world-famous Giant Light Puppet Show – a 1 hour 30 minutes show with a 15-minute interval that will amaze both kids and adults.This is not a normal puppet show. It is a fun, s
  - **Venue**: Kamarajar Arangam
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69aacef40691f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Giant Light Puppet Show Sir Mutha 1pm
  - **Description**: GEMS KIDS CLUB proudly presents the world-famous Giant Light Puppet Show – a 1 hour 30 minutes show with a 15-minute interval that will amaze both kids and adults.This is not a normal puppet show. It is a fun, s
  - **Venue**: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall
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  - **Venue**: Vinyl & Brew
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  - **Description**: A Run of Respect. A Race of Love. Father’s Day Marathon 2026 This Father’s Day, turn gratitude into action.Run to honor the man who taught you strength, discipline, a
  - **Venue**: Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Do You Have A Minute Series - Live (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at Music Academy: Chennai), Quadrant Life Crisis- Stand Up Solo by Navin Kumar (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Trinity Studio: Kodambakkam), NAMMA CHENNAI JUNIORTHON – 4TH EDITION! (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 08:00 am at Nehru Park Sports Ground, Chetpet, Chennai), Independence day KIDZATHON 2026 (Sun Aug 09 2026 at 06:00 am at NEHRU PARK Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu), 3rd Edition Playu Pink Run 2026 (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 05:00 am at Gate-6, Island Ground).
- **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 Music Academy: Chennai, Trinity Studio: Kodambakkam, Nehru Park Sports Ground, Chetpet, Chennai.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Chennai?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Chennai range from INR 150 to INR 2,000. 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, GAGNER SPORTS, KALAM Sports academy.
- **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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