Upcomingcultural
International Sand Art Festival
Chandrabhaga BeachTue, 1 December 2026 – Sat, 5 December 2026
About this festival
Sand sculptures by 100+ artists from 30+ countries on Chandrabhaga Beach, next to the Konark Sun Temple. Pioneered by Sudarsan Pattnaik. Open-air gallery viewable through the day; lit installations at night.
Traveller tip
Daytime is best for the sand sculptures; come back after dark for lit installations.
Essentials
Tue, 1 December 20269:00 am – Sat, 5 December 2026
Free to attend
OrganiserOdisha Tourism + Sand Art Society of India
ContactSand Art Festival Office · +91-6758-236820
ParkingBeach approach paid lot
Dress codeCasual / smart casual — evenings cool, carry a light shawl.
PhotographyAllowed without flash · professional cameras may need a press pass
AccessibilityOpen-air or auditorium — generally wheelchair-friendly, but uneven ground at heritage venues.