Thiruvananthapuram is ablaze with color this week, as the Kerala Mural Fest 2026 unfolds across the city’s iconic heritage sites. Artists from Kottayam, Palakkad and even abroad are reviving the ancient palazzo style, turning the walls of the National Gallery of Modern Art into living murals that narrate mythic tales and modern struggles alike.

Meanwhile, at the revered Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a week‑long showcase of traditional temple art—Raasam, Thira and Kathakali—will mesmerise devotees and tourists. Performances will begin at sunset on Thursday, culminating in a grand procession on Sunday.

Local galleries such as the Venu Art Gallery and the Trivandrum Cultural Centre are hosting retrospectives of contemporary Kerala artists, blending traditional motifs with contemporary media. Book your tickets early, because seats are selling fast in this artistic whirlwind!