Kuchipudi by Vidya Chandrika and Reshmi Chovvalloor as part of the Soorya Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, inauguration of the Development Conference organized by the Kottayam-Kochi Diocesan Committee of the Marthoma Church Development Forum in Kottayam, woodcut Printmaking workshop led by G Prathapan in Kochi, 'shramdan' (voluntary labour) by the Social Work students of Devagiri College to create a Miyawaki model micro-forest in Kozhikode, among others, are some of the events in Kerala on January 8, 2026.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Kovalam, Hotel Udaya Samudra: National GST Symposium, 3:30 pm.
• Karthika Thirunal Theatre: Concert by Navaneeth Varma, organized by the Swathi Thirunal Sangeetha Sabha, 6:00 pm.
• Thycaud, Ganesham: As part of the Soorya Festival, Kuchipudi by Vidya Chandrika and Reshmi Chovvalloor at 6:45 pm, and Kuchipudi by Aswani Nambiar at 7:15 pm.
• Poojappura, Kattu Road, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Hall: Release of the book on Kerala's development, co-authored by P.H. Kurian and T. Balakrishnan, 3:00 pm.

Kollam

• Ammachiveedu Moorthy Temple: Kuruthi Festival – Annadanam (free food distribution) at 9:30 AM, Ottanthullal (a traditional dance form) at 4:30 pm, Classical Music Concert at 8:00 pm.

Kottayam

• Indraprastham Auditorium: Reception for the victorious representatives of the Kerala Democratic Party in the three-tier Panchayat elections. Conference inauguration by Chandy Oommen, MLA – 1:00 pm.
• MT Seminary Higher Secondary School Ground: Inauguration of the Development Conference organized by the Kottayam-Kochi Diocesan Committee of the Marthoma Church Development Forum. Inauguration by Minister P. Prasad – 3:30 pm.
• Thirunakkara Ground: IPC Kottayam District Kottayam Convention. Musical Evening, Public Meeting – 5:30 pm.

Ernakulam

• Ernakulam Maharajas College Ground: MLA Cup Football organized by T.J. Vinod MLA – 8:00 am.
• Kaloor Manapattiparambu: Great Bombay Circus – 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm.
• Kakkanad Jain University Campus: International conference on the water hyacinth menace, jointly organized by Future Kerala Mission and Jain University. Inauguration by Union Minister George Kurian, Ramesh Chennithala MLA, and Hibi Eden MP – 3:00 pm. Exhibition inauguration by Minister Roshy Augustine – 4:30 pm.
• Edappally Changampuzha Cultural Centre: Bharatanatyam recital by K H Haritha – 6:30 pm.
• Mattancherry OED Gallery: 'Whispering Clay' exhibition by Vimu Sangvi – 11:00 am.
• Fort Kochi Lottan Exhibition Hall: 'One Another – 4' painting exhibition – 10:00 am.
• Fort Kochi Dravidia Gallery: Painting exhibition by Zakir Husain – 10:00 am.
• Mattancherry OED Gallery: Painting exhibition by K P Pradeepkumar – 10:00 am.
• Fort Kochi Number 18 Hotel Hall: Painting exhibition by 90 artists – 9:00 am.
• Mattancherry Sutra Gallery: Painting exhibition by artist Joshey – 10:00 am.
• Fort Kochi Bastian Bungalow, ABC Art Room: Woodcut Printmaking workshop led by G Prathapan – 10:00 AM – 5:00 pm.
• Fort Kochi Water Metro Station, ABC Art Room: 'Art and Environment' - Workshop led by Abhisheka Krishnagopal – 10:00 AM – 5:00 pm.
• Fort Kochi Bastian Bungalow, Biennale Pavilion: As part of the Experimenta India Special Edition film screening, 'Asanghadithar' (The Unorganised), directed by Kunjila Mascillamani – 7:00 pm.

Kozhikode

• Mananchira BEM Girls' School Premises: Reception for the State School Arts Festival Golden Cup - 8:30 am.
• Town Hall: High Beats Music Troupe's monthly program – 'Ellarum Paadanu' (Everyone Sings) - 9:00 AM. Suvarnageethangal Karaoke Ganamela (Golden Songs Musical Concert) - 5:00 pm.
• Kalanthode MES College: Literature Fest 'Lit Aura 26' - 9:00 am.
• Eranjipalam St. Xavier's Arts and Science College: Khasak Literature Festival - 9:30 am.
• Beach Aspin Courtyard: Kerala Startup Fest 2026 - 10:00 am.
• Calicut Trade Centre: Inauguration of the pre-conference, part of the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave, by M.K. Raghavan MP - 10:00 AM.
• Malabar Christian College: Greener Malabar – Distribution of menstrual cups to 1000 girl students - 10:30 am.
• Collectorate Conference Hall: State Youth Commission's district-level Adalat (public grievance hearing) – by State Youth Commission Chairman M. Shajar - 11:00 am.
• Chelannur AKKR Girls' Higher Secondary School: Annual Day Celebration - 11:00 AM, Inauguration by Block Panchayat President K M Ninu - 3:00 pm.
• Near Ansari Park Fountain, Mananchira Square: Shramdan (voluntary labour) by the Social Work students of Devagiri College to create a Miyawaki model micro-forest - 4:00 pm.
• Kovilakam Residency: Pushpasree Trust's Thikkodiyan Memorial Committee meeting - 4:00 pm.
• Pavangad MES Centre School: Annual Day Celebration inauguration by actress Marina Michael Kurisingal - 5:00 pm.