Kerala School Kalolsavam
| Kerala School Kalolsavam | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Youth Festival |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founder | Dr. C. S. Venkiteswaran |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Participants | 14000+ |
| Area | High School, Higher Secondary school students (Class 8 to 12) |
| Organised by | Department of General Education, Government of Kerala |
| Sponsor | IT@school |
The Kerala School Kalolsavam is an annual event organized by the Government of Kerala, featuring various art competitions for high school and higher secondary students across the state of Kerala. Established in 1956, it was known as the "Kerala State School Youth Festival" until 2024. The participants, students in classes 8 to 12, compete at the state level after advancing from their respective district competitions. The event typically takes place between December and January and is considered one of the largest cultural gatherings in Asia.
The current champions are Kannur District, who won the 64th Kerala School Kalolsavam held in Thrissur from January 14 to 18, 2026. This was the district's sixth overall victory, with their last win in 2024.