The much-anticipated Ullal Beach Festival 2025 commenced on Friday evening with a spectacular inauguration ceremony attended by thousands of residents and tourists from across Karnataka.

The three-day festival, organised jointly by the Mangalore City Corporation and the District Tourism Department, features over 60 cultural programmes including Yakshagana, Kambala demonstrations, Tulu folk music performances, and a special coastal cuisine expo.

Programme Schedule

Saturday evening will see a grand Yakshagana performance by the renowned Idagunji Mahaganapathi Yakshagana Mandali, running from 6 PM to midnight at the main stage. The closing ceremony on Sunday includes a fireworks display over the Arabian Sea at 9 PM.