Avial (the Indian alternative rock band from Kerala) is scheduled to perform live at The Grand Carnival Festival at Kinfra International Exhibition Centre near Infopark, Kakkanad (Kochi) on 31 December 2025 as part of a New Year’s Eve music celebration with other artists like Crishna. The event is a night-long outdoor music+festival experience built around music, dance, lights, and celebration leading up to New Year’s countdown.  Tickets are available in different categories (festival access, fan zone, VIP etc.) and once booked generally cannot be exchanged or refunded. The festival starts in the evening (around 6 PM) and runs into late night on 31st December 2025. Avial is known for combining Malayalam lyrics with rock music and has been active since the early 2000s, pioneering alternative rock in Kerala. 

• What to expect from Avial’s performance:
– A high-energy band set blending alternative rock, folk, and indie styles with Malayalam lyrics. – A mix of their iconic songs played live in front of a party crowd.  Their stage presence typically brings powerful riffs, crowd engagement, and signature rock sound perfect for a festival vibe.  Other acts: Alongside Avial, the festival also features performance by Crishna — a rising crowd favourite — and overall it’s a music, dance, lights, and party event finishing with the midnight New Year countdown. Venue & experience: It’s an open–air festival space next to Infopark, with a large outdoor stage, visual lighting, lively crowd, and festival feel.  Tickets: The event has multiple categories like Festival Pass, Fanzone, and Gold tickets (₹1,200+, ₹2,000+, ₹3,000+) — each granting access to the full festival including Avial’s live set — and early booking is recommended. Avial’s live programme at this event means you’ll get to see one of Kerala’s most iconic alternative rock bands perform live as part of a big NYE music festival in Kochi, with an energetic crowd, lights, music, and a countdown to welcome 2026.