Holi 2027 in Bengaluru: Holi Parties & Colour Festivals
Holi 2027 falls on Monday 22 March, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang. Holi is not a general holiday in Karnataka, so in Bengaluru (Bangalore) the celebration is concentrated in ticketed parties on the weekend of 20 and 21 March, with a few on the Monday for those who take the day off. The usual format is a daytime colour festival with DJs, dhol players, organic gulal, food stalls and thandai, held at resorts and lawns on the city's outskirts, in hotel grounds and at brewpubs and clubs with open space in areas such as Whitefield, Sarjapur Road and Hennur. Apartment communities and cultural associations organise their own gatherings. Water has been a sensitive subject: during the 2024 water shortage the city's water board barred the use of Cauvery and borewell water for rain dances and pool parties, so organisers now tend to advertise dry or treated-water events. March is hot by local standards, with afternoon temperatures in the mid-thirties. Dates and line-ups are usually announced from late February. This page lists Holi parties, colour festivals and Holi-themed events across Bengaluru.
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Good to know
- Choose events that use organic or herbal colours, and oil your skin and hair beforehand so the colour washes off.
- Check whether the party uses water at all; restrictions on rain dances and pool parties have applied in dry years.
- Most parties are at resorts and lawns far from the metro, so arrange a cab both ways and don't ride a two-wheeler home after drinking.
- Wear old clothes and sunglasses, and keep your phone in a waterproof pouch.
- Drink water through the day; late March afternoons are hot.
Frequently asked questions
When is Holi 2027?
Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang.
Is Holi a holiday in Bengaluru?
Holi is not a general public holiday in Karnataka, so most parties are held on the weekend before.
Where are Holi parties held in Bengaluru?
At resorts, lawns and hotel grounds on the outskirts and at clubs and brewpubs with open space. Confirmed 2027 events will be listed here as they are announced.
Are rain dances allowed at Holi parties?
Rules depend on the water situation. In 2024 the water board barred the use of Cauvery and borewell water for rain dances and pool parties, so check the organiser's details.
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