On the occasion of Dasara celebrations in coastal Karnataka, the 3rd edition of Mangaluru Yuva Dasara is set to take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Karavali Utsava Ground, Mangaluru. Presented by Sandys Company, the headline attraction of this year's edition is "40 Years of Gurukiran Nite," celebrating four decades of music composer and performer Gurukiran.
Starting at 6:00 PM, the musical evening features live stage performances by Gurukiran, accompanied by a full orchestra of instrumentalists and guest vocalists. A grand showcase of music and cultural performances ("ವರ್ಣರಂಜಿತ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಮಹಾಪೂರ").
The event is organized under the guidance of MLA Sri Umanath Kotian, alongside Sri Sadananda Poojary and Sri Kiran Kumar Kodikal. Corporate partners associated with the show include Rohan Corporation, Travels World, and Nidhi Land.
The musical celebration is open to the residents of Mangaluru, Udupi, and surrounding regions, offering free entry to attendees as part of the public Yuva Dasara festivities.
Mangaluru Yuva Dasara 2026 offers music fans in coastal Karnataka an opportunity to witness a live retrospective concert by composer Gurukiran. Held at the centrally located Karavali Utsava Ground in Mangaluru, the open-entry event brings together music, cultural performances, and Dasara festive celebrations in an open-air environment.
