Concert halls Kerala

Every day, this center offers Kathakali shows, which start at 5 pm with the actors' make-up session, then the one-hour show at 6 pm. The room is superb, all in woodwork, and there is even a small balcony. From 7 to 8 pm, Kalarippayattu demonstrations. From Sunday to Friday, concerts of Indian classical music take place at 8 pm, while Saturday evening is devoted to South Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam in particular). Dance, singing and music classes are also offered.

This cultural center is an institution in Kochi. All the traditional Kerala arts (Kathakali, of course, but also many others) are studied and presented here. The visit of Prince Charles and Camilla on November 11, 2013 serves as a promotional tool displayed everywhere. An annex is located in Fort Kochi, on KB Jacob Road, close to Hotel 18. Every day the annex offers Kathakali shows, aimed more at tourists than those in Ernakulam, which begin at 4:30 pm with the actors' make-up session.

These 2 cinemas, side by side, programming films in Malayalam and sometimes in English.

Makeup symbolizes the transition from mortal to immortal. The center also organizes, from 6 p. m. to 7:30 p. m., a show that mixes kathakali, martial arts and various dances of South India. To attend pure demonstrations of Kalarippayattu (martial art of Kerala), you must show up at 8 a. m. or 4 p. m.

It is one of the oldest theaters in Kochi. Performances take place every night from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m., makeup session included. The emphasis is on explanations: The programmers expose the story of the Kathakali, its religious significance, etc., and after the representation answer questions from spectators.

The school in Fort is dedicated to learning the Kathakali and Kutiyattom. Shows are scheduled regularly and we can visit the theater every Friday afternoon.

The tourism office in Kerala organises cultural evenings every weekend from mid-December to late March. Entertainment is free and takes place from 18 am to 19 pm on Saturdays and Sundays at the Freedom Center, 5 minutes walk from the Tourist Office.

Program for manoharan and English films.

The magician Gopinath Muthukad founded this academy in 1996. He regularly programs traditional Indian magic shows.

This center has two performance halls dedicated to simplified Kathakali performances (the original temple performances can last up to 9 hours) and demonstrations of Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art from Kerala. The shows are well-practiced, with music, a narrator and a flawless organization. It's a good idea to spend the early evening before dinner and learn about Kerala culture.

Located in an old and beautiful restored building, close to Adventure Park, the 8 Point Art Cafe organizes temporary exhibitions, dance shows, concerts (check the Facebook page of the establishment to know the program which varies constantly). It is a unique and unmissable place in Kollam gathering the youth of the city. The café area with a large open-air terrace offers drinks as well as snacks. The menu could be expanded as it is a great place to hang out.