A vibrant poster for Onam 2026, presented by the Kerala Association of New England, features a traditional Kathakali dancer in the background and a collage of event highlights in the foreground.
Kerala Association Of New England

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Kerala Association Of New England

About this event

KANE ONAM 2026

56 King St

Littleton, MA 01460, USA

Thiruvathira Competition Ticket – Per Head
$10

Join our traditional Thiruvathira dance competition and celebrate the grace and rhythm of Kerala's dance! This is a team event, with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 participants per team. Register per head to be part of the group performance. The winning team will take home a prize money of $1001!


Please note that the registrations for KANE's Thiruvathira Competition does not include admissions to the Onasadya or the cultural programs, including Franco's musical show.


Thiruvathira Rules: https://kaneusa.org/images/documents/ONAM%202026/Thiruvathira_Rules.pdf

Payasam Fest Registration
$15

Bring your tastiest homemade payasam and compete for the title of Best Payasam at KANE ONAM 2026! The winning entry will win a prize money of $200. Plus, you can sell your payasam to guests throughout the day — a great way to share your recipe and earn along the way!


Please note: Bring your payasam heated and ready for both the judges' tasting and for selling to attendees.

Non-Member Adult Tickets(18 and above)
$45

Enjoy a full day of Onam festivities including Onapookkalam, Grand Onasadhya by Vaidyanathan Iyer, Onam cultural programs, Maveli Varavelpu, Payasam Fest, Thiruvathira competition, and a live performance by singer Franco.

  • Regular members will receive an email to access these tickets at discounted rates.
  • ONAM is included in the premium membership and all premium members will receive an evite to their email for exclusive access to KANE ONAM 2026.


Non-Member Kids Ticket (Between age 11 & 17)
$25

Kids aged between 11 and 17 can purchase tickets for a discounted price and enjoy the full Onam celebration — cultural programs, Payasam Fest, Thiruvathira competition, and Franco's live performance.

  • Regular members will receive an email to access these tickets at discounted rates.
  • ONAM is included in the premium membership and all premium members will receive an evite to their email for exclusive access to KANE ONAM 2026.


Non-Member Kids Ticket (Between age 5 & 10)
$10

Kids aged between 5 and 10 can purchase tickets at a discounted price and enjoy the full Onam celebration — cultural programs, Payasam Fest, Thiruvathira competition, and Franco's live performance.

  • Regular members will receive an email to access these tickets at discounted rates.
  • ONAM is included in the premium membership and all premium members will receive an evite to their email for exclusive access to KANE ONAM 2026.


Non-Member Kids Ticket (Age 4 and below)
Free

Little ones of age 4 and below can join the celebration at no cost — including all cultural programs and festivities.

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