Kannur Carnival 2026 at Police Maidan & Events in Kannur Today — Friday, 29 May 2026

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📅 1–31 May 2026

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Kannur Carnival 2026

കണ്ണൂർ കാർണിവൽ 2026 — പോലീസ് മൈതാനത്ത്

Kannur Carnival 2026 is the big city fair running from 1 May to 31 May 2026 at Police Maidan (Police Ground), Kannur — the city's main fairground right in the heart of town. A full month of amusement rides, food stalls, shopping, live entertainment and games for the whole family.

The carnival is a yearly highlight for people of Kannur and surrounding districts — a perfect evening out for families, students, couples and groups. Follow the official Instagram @kannurcarnival2026 for the latest schedule, performer line-ups and daily highlights.

📍 Police Maidan, Kannur 🗓️ 1–31 May 2026 🕐 Evening & night 🎢 Rides & games 🚗 In Kannur city centre 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

Kannur Carnival 2026 — Police Maidan, Kannur

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Amusement Rides

Giant wheel, swings & more

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Food Stalls

Malabar street food & snacks

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Shopping Bazaars

Clothes, toys, handicrafts

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Live Entertainment

Music, dance & cultural shows

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Games & Stalls

Carnival games, prize counters

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Kids' Zone

Rides & activities for children

🚗 How to reach Police Maidan, Kannur

Police Maidan (also called Police Ground) is right in the centre of Kannur city — walking distance from KSRTC Bus Stand and a short auto-rickshaw ride from Kannur Railway Station (~2 km). From Kannur International Airport (CNN), it is about 30 km / ~45 minutes by taxi. Visit in the evening when the fair is in full swing.

💡 Tips for visitors

🕖 Best time to visit: after 6 PM — the fair really comes alive in the evening
💵 Carry small cash for individual ride/game tickets and food stalls
👟 Wear comfortable shoes — you'll be on your feet exploring
🅿️ Parking can get crowded on weekends — consider an auto-rickshaw if you're nearby
📱 Check @kannurcarnival2026 on Instagram for daily programme updates

📸 Follow @kannurcarnival2026 🔥 Theyyam Calendar 📧 Ask About the Carnival

For exact dates, timings and the daily programme of Kannur Carnival 2026, please follow the official Instagram handle @kannurcarnival2026.

🗓️ This Month in Kannur

Hand-picked happenings, season highlights and ongoing festivities in Kannur — curated by our editors.

🎪 Top Pick of the Month

Kannur Carnival at Police Maidan

The biggest city fair of the year is on right now — rides, food stalls, live shows, kids' zone. See the featured section above for full details.

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🔥 Theyyam Season Finale

Closing Theyyams across Kannur

May is the last chance to catch Theyyam before the monsoon. Maaniyoor Kizhakkekaav (23–25 May) closes the season this year. Our calendar has the full list.

→ Theyyam calendar

🥭 In Season

Malabar Mangoes & Jackfruit

May is peak season for North Kerala mangoes (Naattu Maanga, Kilichundan) and jackfruit. Any roadside stall in Kannur, Thalassery or Payyanur will have fresh fruit at unbeatable prices.

🏖️ Drive-In Beach Season

Last chance before the monsoon

Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach is at its best now — firm sand, calm sea. From June onwards the monsoon makes driving on the beach unsafe and the strip is usually closed to vehicles.

→ Beach guide

📝 Editor's note: Highlights on this page are hand-picked by our small editorial team. Have a festival, exhibition or community event we should feature? Get in touch.

📍 Always On in Kannur

Things you can do today regardless of the date

🔥 Theyyam 🔥 18 km away⭐ Highlight

Muthappan Theyyam

മുത്തപ്പൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu

🕐 6:30 AM & 6:30 PM every day

The only Theyyam performed daily year-round. Open to all visitors regardless of religion. Most accessible Theyyam in Kannur.

🏖️ Beach 🏖️ 15 km away⭐ Highlight

Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach

മുഴപ്പിലങ്ങാട് ബീച്ച്

📍 Muzhappilangad, Kannur

🕐 Always open | Best: Morning & Evening

Asia's longest drive-in beach — 4 km of flat sandy shore you can drive on. Unique experience near Kannur.

🏰 Heritage / Beach 🏰 60 km away⭐ Highlight

Bekal Fort

ബേക്കൽ കോട്ട

📍 Bekal, Kasaragod

🕐 8 AM – 6 PM daily

Kerala's largest fort, famous from Mani Ratnam's film. Keyhole-shaped with stunning backwater and sea views.

🐘 Wildlife / Nature 🐘 105 km away⭐ Highlight

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

വയനാട് വന്യജീവി സങ്കേതം

📍 Muthanga, Wayanad

🕐 Safari: 6 AM – 9 AM & 3 PM – 6 PM

Jeep safari through dense forests. Spot elephants, gaur, deer, and rare birds. Advance booking required.

🌊 Beach 🌊 IN KANNUR

Payyambalam Beach

പയ്യാമ്പലം ബീച്ച്

📍 Payyambalam, Kannur town

🕐 Always open | Best: 6–8 AM & 5–7 PM

Kannur's most popular beach with a wide sandy shore. Perfect for sunrise walks, sunset watching, and evening strolls.

🚤 Nature / Water 🚤 40 km away

Kavvayi Backwater Boat Ride

കവ്വായി കായൽ

📍 Kavvayi, Payyannur

🕐 Boat rides: 7 AM – 5 PM

Kerala's second largest backwater lake. Boat through mangroves, spot migratory birds, visit tiny island villages.

🏰 Heritage 🏰 IN KANNUR

St. Angelo Fort

കണ്ണൂർ കോട്ട

📍 Fort Road, Kannur town

🕐 9 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fridays)

Portuguese fort built in 1505. Stunning sea views, historic bastions, and breezy clifftop walks. Free entry.

🏛️ Museum / Heritage 🏛️ 1 km away

Arakkal Museum

അറക്കൽ മ്യൂസിയം

📍 Arakkal Road, Kannur

🕐 10 AM – 5 PM (closed Mondays)

Museum of the only Muslim royal family in Kerala — the Arakkal royal dynasty. Artifacts, weapons, and royal history.

🧵 Culture / Craft 🧵 5 km away

Kannur Handloom Weaving Experience

കണ്ണൂർ കൈത്തറി

📍 Thottada & Chirakkal, Kannur

🕐 Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 5 PM

Visit working handloom weaving units — Kannur is Kerala's handloom capital. Watch artisans weave traditional fabrics.

🏔️ Nature / Scenic 🏔️ 38 km away

Ezhimala — Naval Academy Hilltop

എഴിമല

📍 Ezhimala, Payyanur (Kannur)

🕐 Open daily (civilian access to hill viewpoint)

Sacred hilltop with Buddhist ruins, panoramic Arabian Sea views, and medicinal plant forests. One of Kerala's oldest historical sites.

🪨 Heritage / Trek 🪨 110 km away

Edakkal Caves

എടക്കൽ ഗുഹകൾ

📍 Ambukuthi Hills, Wayanad

🕐 9 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Mondays)

Ancient rock engravings from Neolithic era in a natural cleft in the mountain. 1-hour trek to reach them.

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