For a brand that has always believed in bringing education closer to students, Future Fiesta 2026 was a moment years in the making. Organised by Future Plus Academy — Kerala's trusted distance-education centre — along with its online skill-learning platform FuturePlus SkillMate, it became Kerala's first fully online Kalolsavam: a celebration of student talent that needed no auditorium, no travel and no crowds.
At Future Plus Academy, we have always stood beside our students — guiding them through open schooling and distance learning. Future Fiesta 2026 was our way of giving those same students a stage to shine on.
The Beginning — A big moment for students everywhere
It all started with an idea: what if a student anywhere in Kerala could take part in an arts festival without leaving home? 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 Future Plus Academy and FuturePlus SkillMate — took part in programs spanning writing, the visual arts, dance, music and drama.
🎪 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)
All programs were streamed live via YouTube on the Future Plus Academy channel, so families, friends and judges could connect with every participant from anywhere in the state.
The Opening Night — A warm and beautiful inaugural ceremony
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.
Participant Feedback — Heartfelt words from our students
After four unforgettable days, students across Kerala shared their feelings about being part of this historic celebration. 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 though it was 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 us these warm words — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your encouragement means the world to our team. 🥰
A grand success, thank you!
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 student who took part: 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.
