By FuturePlus SkillMate & Future Plus Academy · #futurefiesta2026
Skills have no boundaries — and neither should the stage where they are celebrated. That was the belief behind Future Fiesta 2026, Kerala's first fully online Kalolsavam, proudly powered by FuturePlus SkillMate, the online skill-learning platform of Future Plus Academy.
FuturePlus SkillMate exists to help learners grow their talents online. Future Fiesta 2026 brought that promise to life — giving students across Kerala a single online stage to express, perform and showcase what they can do, no matter where they are.
The Beginning — An idea that went online
It all started with an idea: what if a student anywhere in Kerala could take part in an arts festival without leaving home? On FuturePlus SkillMate, learning already happens online — so why not celebration, too? That idea became Future Fiesta 2026.
When the Future Fiesta logo was first revealed live, over 300 students joined in real time to witness the moment. The chat lit up, screenshots were shared, and students made it clear — they were ready for a Kalolsavam that feels real online. That response told us what mattered: a platform, a purpose, and people who care enough to log in.
The Programme — Four days of talent, one grand stage
Future Fiesta 2026 ran for four full days, from August 29 to September 1, 2026. Students from NIOS, Sree Narayanaguru Open University (SGOU) and IGNOU — along with learners across FuturePlus SkillMate and Future Plus Academy — took part in programs spanning writing, the visual arts, dance, music and drama. It was skill in every form, celebrated online.
Day 1 · August 29 (Saturday) — Inaugural ceremony + 8 opening programs
- Official Inaugural Ceremony
- Poem Writing — Malayalam, English & Arabic
- Essay Writing — Malayalam, English & Arabic
- Pencil Drawing
- Painting
Day 2 · August 30 (Sunday) — Storytelling, speeches & creative design
- Story Writing — Malayalam (10:00 AM), English (11:00 AM), Arabic (12:00 PM)
- Monoact — Live on IGNOU (12:00 PM)
- Digital Poster Making (02:00 PM)
- Speech — Malayalam (Live on SGOU, 03:00 PM), English (Live on NIOS, 04:00 PM), Arabic (Live on IGNOU, 04:00 PM)
Day 3 · August 31 (Monday) — Dance, storytelling & music
- Non-Cinematic Dance (10:00 AM)
- Cinematic Dance (11:00 AM)
- Story Telling — Malayalam (Live on IGNOU, 12:00 PM), English (Live on SGOU, 01:30 PM), Arabic (Live on NIOS, 02:30 PM)
- Kavitha Parayanam — Live on IGNOU (03:30 PM)
- Mappila Song (05:00 PM)
Day 4 · September 1 (Tuesday) — Music, classical dance & a colourful finale
- Light Music — Live on SGOU (10:00 AM)
- Bharatanatyam (10:00 AM)
- Reel Shoot
- Nadanpattu — Live on IGNOU (11:00 AM)
- Mohiniyattam (11:00 AM)
- Kolkali (11:00 AM)
- Dubsmash (12:00–01:00 PM)
- Mime (12:00 PM)
- Folk Dance (12:00 PM)
Every program was streamed live via YouTube, so audiences from every corner of Kerala could watch, cheer and celebrate with each participant in real time.
The Opening Night — A warm and beautiful start
On the evening of August 29, 2026, Future Fiesta 2026 was officially inaugurated with a heartfelt ceremony that set the tone for the four days ahead. It was opened by Hashim Neeladan, Academic Head of Future Plus Academy.
The ceremony line-up:
- Introduction — Sneha VK
- Prayer — Vijisha & Jancy
- Welcome Address — Sudharma
- Swagatha Ganam — Galy Chacko & Shinsy
- Official Inauguration — Hashim Neeladan (Academic Head)
- Vote of Thanks — Vijisha
The Journey — Four days that made history
- Day 1 · August 29 — A grand inaugural ceremony, followed by the first 8 programs in writing and the visual arts.
- Day 2 · August 30 — Story writing, monoact, digital poster making and speeches in three languages.
- Day 3 · August 31 — Dance, storytelling, kavitha parayanam and mappila song kept the energy high.
- Day 4 · September 1 — A colourful finale of music, classical dance and folk performances closed the festival.
Our Participants — Talent that proved anything is possible online
What made Future Fiesta 2026 special was its people. Students from across Kerala — including Viswanathan PK — stepped forward to take part and show that talent, once nurtured, can shine from anywhere.
To every participant like Viswanathan PK who joined us on this journey: your courage and creativity proved exactly what online platforms are for — giving every talent a chance.
Participant Feedback — What our learners said
After four unforgettable days, participants across Kerala shared how much the experience meant to them. Here are some of the beautiful messages we received:
- "Sree…" — "Thank you for giving us a chance to relive things we did years ago — it made us feel alive. The online Kalolsavam ran so smoothly."
- Galy Chacko — "I never expected to take part in a Kalolsavam again. So happy to be part of this wonderful online festival."
- Zakiya Jind — "A beautiful and different experience. Even online, everyone participated actively — a great stage to express our talents."
- Subina & Vijisha Suresh — "This platform helped many awaken their forgotten talents. A wonderfully organised Kalolsavam."
- Ammuzz — "I last stepped onto a Kalolsavam stage in 2018 — so I truly enjoyed this online one."
- Sreedevi Jayan — "It felt just like a real, offline Kalolsavam — a long-dormant dream finally came true."
- Shifna Sharin & Shinsy — "A wonderful occasion to develop our forgotten talents. My first online experience was more wonderful than I expected."
To everyone who sent these warm words — thank you. This is exactly why FuturePlus SkillMate exists: to help talents grow, get noticed and be celebrated online. 🥰
The Finale — A grand success
On September 1, Future Fiesta 2026 came to a close — a historic first online Kalolsavam completed with joy and participation from students everywhere. To every participant: thank you. You made this celebration real.
🎉 The results are coming! Watch this space for the results of Future Fiesta 2026 on 📅 September 5, 2026.
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🏆✨ All the best to every participant!
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