Come to Pondy…
Streets in full bloom.
Heritage lanes become a festival of pop-ups, street performances, art and food, across all three days.
Come meet your next favourite culture
Pondy
Melange.
A 3-day International Culture Carnival
Puducherry · 5–7 February 2027
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Rhythm on the waterfront.
Folk music, stand-up comedy and an international dance showcase fill three vibrant nights.
Ideas in bloom.
Spiritual, entrepreneurship, education and health conclaves, with awards honouring exceptional contributions.
Five venues, one ride.
Hop between White Town, Expo Ground, the Auditorium, Botanical Garden and Old Port Ground.
Sweet moments.
Rides, games and playful attractions run the full three days, a family-friendly centrepiece.
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5–7 February 2027Step into the carnival ↓
More than a festival
Where the world meets Pondicherry.
The first South Indian mega cultural carnival of its kind, bringing international cultures, entertainment, thought leadership and social impact together on one extraordinary platform.
Culture, music, entertainment, fashion, spirituality, education, health, business and social impact come together in Puducherry, a celebration of diversity and togetherness for visitors from India and around the world.
The world meets Pondicherry
A global confluence.
A platform for international cultural delegations, artists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and government representatives, strengthening cultural exchange, tourism, business networking and creative collaboration.
India · Mauritius · Singapore · UAE · Malaysia · United States
Small celebrations
Melan turns up where the little moments happen: a street corner jam, a first dance, a stranger sharing a snack. The festival is big, but it is built from small joys like these.
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A kinder festival
Every celebration is shaped by Pondy For Good. Charity Street, community support and youth participation make sure the joy reaches beyond the three days.
Meet the mascot
Say hello to Melan.
The official mascot, a spirited, adventure-loving squirrel dressed for celebration. Move your mouse, tap him.
Five venues. One city.
The city becomes the festival.
Explore each Pondy Melange venue, one story at a time.
01 All three festival days
White Town
Heritage Streets & Charity
Heritage streets transformed into a vibrant experiential zone with pop-ups, performances, art, culture, food, charity and interactive installations.
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The Pondy Melange experience
A vibrant celebration of culture, ideas, people and experiences.
Social impact
Pondy For Good.
At the heart of Pondy Melange is Pondy For Good, our dedicated social-impact initiative. A celebration becomes truly meaningful when it creates happiness, opportunity and impact beyond the festival itself.
Charity StreetNGOs and social organisations showcase
their causes.
Community SupportVisitors can raise support for
participating causes.
Youth ParticipationChildren and beneficiaries join
curated cultural programmes.
Highlights from the programme
3 Days. Infinite Experiences.
Five venues. One city.
Find your way to the celebration.
Hover, focus or tap a pin to discover what is happening at each Pondy Melange venue.
Venue 01
Expo Ground, Uppalam
Music concerts, fashion showcases and the headline celebrity DJ night.
