Bolgatty Palace, the venue
Last updated 5 November 2026
Grand Carnival Kochi 2026 is at Bolgatty Palace, Mulavukad, Kochi 682504, on Bolgatty island across the water from Marine Drive.
Come by Water Metro or cab. There is not much parking near the palace.
The palace
Dutch traders built Bolgatty Palace in 1744.
It was the Dutch governor's house, and later the home of the British Resident.
Today it is a Kerala government heritage hotel, run by KTDC.
How to get there
Bolgatty Palace, Kochi, Kerala 682504.
By road, cross the Goshree bridge from Ernakulam and take the Vallarpadam road to Bolgatty.
By Water Metro, get off at Bolgatty.
There is not much parking, and it fills early. Water Metro or a cab is easier.
Open in Google MapsWhat the ground has hosted
Bolgatty's lawns have held big music nights before, including Kappa CULTR and the Free Ground Festival.
On 31 December 2026 it hosts the second Grand Carnival.