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Free Event Ticketing in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Trivandrum is Kerala's capital and houses Technopark plus prestigious colleges like CET and IIST. From IFFK to college fests, Vihaya Events powers free ticketing across the city with UPI checkout.

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Vihaya Events in Thiruvananthapuram — at a glance

Vihaya Events is an affordable event ticketing platform used by organisers in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where the events calendar peaks december for IFFK, February–March for Attukal, plus Onam in August–September. The city regularly hosts International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), CET Dhwani, Soorya Festival, and organisers run college fests, tech conferences, cultural events at venues such as Kanakakunnu Palace and Tagore Theatre, alongside campus events at College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) and IIST. As of 2026-08-26, free events pay nothing and paid events carry a 1.75–4.5% platform fee, with UPI checkout via Razorpay, QR check-in, and payouts on request inside about 2 working days.

Last updated: 2026-08-26

Already running on Vihaya Events

2,550+
Tickets issued on Vihaya
₹3.8 lakh+
Ticket sales processed
₹1.2 lakh+
Paid out to organisers
₹0
Free for free events in Thiruvananthapuram
1.75–4.5%
On paid tickets only
UPI
PhonePe, GPay, Paytm, BHIM
~2 days
Payout after you request it

Popular event types in Thiruvananthapuram

What Thiruvananthapuram organisers actually run — december for IFFK, February–March for Attukal, plus Onam in August–September.

college fests
tech conferences
cultural events
startup meetups
IFFK film festival
§Calendar · Thiruvananthapuram

The events calendar in Thiruvananthapuram

December for IFFK, February–March for Attukal, plus Onam in August–September.

What actually runs in Thiruvananthapuram

Kanakakkunnu Palace carries most of the ticketed programme. The Nishagandhi Dance Festival runs a week in its amphitheatre each February — the 13th to the 20th in 2026 — with the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters immediately before it, late January into early February. Attukal Pongala follows: ten days from 23 February, the Pongala itself falling on 3 March 2026. Keraleeyam takes the first week of November across venues from Kowdiar to East Fort, and IFFK holds December.

Recurring events in Thiruvananthapuram

  • →International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)
  • →CET Dhwani
  • →Soorya Festival
  • →Attukal Pongala

Vihaya Events is not affiliated with these events — they are listed to show the kind of programming Thiruvananthapuram supports.

Running an event here

IFFK in December absorbs most of the city's cultural attention and venue capacity — programming against it is difficult. Attukal Pongala closes large parts of the city for a day.

College fest organisers in Thiruvananthapuram

5 institutions whose unions and organising committees run ticketed events in Thiruvananthapuram:

  • →College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)
  • →IIST
  • →Government College for Women
  • →University of Kerala
  • →Mar Ivanios College

Venues & districts in Thiruvananthapuram

Where Thiruvananthapuram events actually happen, from Kanakakunnu Palace downwards:

  • →Kanakakunnu Palace
  • →Tagore Theatre
  • →Nishagandhi Auditorium
  • →Mascot Hotel
  • →Technopark

Why Thiruvananthapuram organisers choose Vihaya Events

IFFK in December absorbs most of the city's cultural attention and venue capacity — programming against it is difficult. Attukal Pongala closes large parts of the city for a day.

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§FAQ · Thiruvananthapuram

Event ticketing in Thiruvananthapuram — common questions

Six questions, answered for Thiruvananthapuram specifically. Last updated 2026-08-26.

What is the most affordable event ticketing platform in Thiruvananthapuram?

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Vihaya Events charges Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala organisers nothing for free events and 1.75–4.5% on paid tickets, banded by expected event size. UPI checkout runs through Razorpay, which adds a 3% gateway fee. There is no monthly subscription.

How do I sell college fests tickets online in Thiruvananthapuram?

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Create the event at events.vihaya.app, set your ticket tiers, and share the link. Attendees in Thiruvananthapuram pay by UPI, card or net banking and receive a QR ticket by email within seconds. Setup takes about two minutes.

Can I host college fests and hackathons in Thiruvananthapuram on Vihaya Events?

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Yes. Organisers at College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) and IIST and other Thiruvananthapuram institutions run team registration, multi-track fests and sub-events on Vihaya. Custom registration fields, QR check-in and attendee certificates are included, and free events stay free.

Does Vihaya Events support Thiruvananthapuram venues for concerts and parties?

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Yes — from rooms the size of Kanakakunnu Palace and Tagore Theatre down to a private terrace. Set unlimited ticket tiers (early-bird, general, VIP, table booking), take UPI or cards, and scan guests in at the door from a phone.

When is the best time of year to run an event in Thiruvananthapuram?

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December for IFFK, February–March for Attukal, plus Onam in August–September. Vihaya Events has no seasonal pricing — free events are free year-round and paid tickets carry the same 1.75–4.5% platform fee whenever you run.

What kinds of events already run in Thiruvananthapuram?

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Thiruvananthapuram regularly hosts International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), CET Dhwani, Soorya Festival, alongside a steady calendar of college fests and tech conferences. Vihaya Events handles ticketing for all of them — single or multi-track, free or paid, with QR check-in at the gate.

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