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Most Attractive Recreational Event in the State

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Nearest Airports

Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA)

Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station

Nearest Airports

Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA)

Most Attractive Recreational Event in the State

The festival will welcome more than 30 professional kite flyers from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and India, who will present an extraordinary aerial display featuring over 200 giant show kites. These professionally flown inflatable masterpieces will transform the skies into a living gallery of colour, imagination and movement. To make this year's festival more accessible and encourage greater domestic tourism, entry to the event will be completely free, enabling thousands of families and visitors to enjoy a world-class international spectacle along Tamil Nadu's scenic coastline.

 

Among the major attractions this year are spectacular international show kites including the giant Sharktopus, the globally popular Labubu, the enormous Octopus, and many more exciting character and marine-themed creations that are expected to captivate visitors of all ages. Adding a uniquely Tamil identity to the festival, Tamil Nadu Team Skyters will proudly showcase its internationally acclaimed, award-winning cultural kites, including the iconic Poikkal Kuthirai (Folk Horse) and the elegant Thanjavur Dancing Doll. These giant cultural kites have represented Tamil Nadu at international kite festivals and have earned global appreciation for creatively celebrating the State's rich heritage and traditions through the art of kite flying.

 

If favorable wind conditions prevail, visitors will also experience the magical LED Night Kite Show, where illuminated kites will light up the evening sky after sunset, creating an unforgettable visual spectacle.

As a world-class professional event, the Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival is designed exclusively as a spectator experience. All kite flying demonstrations are conducted only by invited professional kite flyers with extensive experience in handling giant inflatable and precision kites. To ensure uninterrupted performances and maintain the highest standards of public safety, visitors are requested not to bring or fly personal kites within or around the festival venue, as they may interfere with the professional flying displays.

All kite flying activities are conducted subject to favorable wind and weather conditions. The safety of participants and visitors remains the highest priority, and flying schedules, including the LED Night Kite Show, may be modified or cancelled depending on weather conditions.


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Venue

TTDC Ocean View

Date

14 August 2026 - 16 August 2026

Source

Tamil Nadu Tourism

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