Events in Goa

Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 Opens in Margao, Celebrating Goa’s Culinary Heritage and Cultural Diversity


The Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 commenced at Margao with a vibrant showcase of authentic Goan cuisine, traditional art forms and live performances, bringing together local communities, self-help groups and artists as part of the State’s ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ tourism initiative.

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Festa do Povo Returns to Panaji with Goan Cuisine, Music and Community Spirit


The third edition of Festa do Povo will be held on January 24 and 25 at the mangrove-lined pedestrian spine at Patto Plaza, Panaji, celebrating Goan cuisine, music and culture with vibrant performances, local home chefs, and a true “of the people, by the people, for the people” spirit.

Events in Goa

Raponkarcho Sea Food Festival 2025 Celebrates Goa’s Fishing Heritage in Arambol


The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will host the Raponkarcho Sea Food Festival 2025 from December 28 to 30 at Arambol, celebrating traditional Goan seafood, fishing culture and vibrant music performances.

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Young Culinary Talent Brings Goan Food Traditions Alive at Serendipity Arts Festival 2025


Students and faculty of Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts showcased Gaud Saraswati Brahmin cuisine at Serendipity Arts Festival 2025, offering visitors an immersive taste of Goa’s culinary heritage through live cooking, storytelling and hands-on service.

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SAF 2025 Culinary Curators Spotlight Disappearing Salts and Vanishing Fish-Fry Aromas from Goa’s Kitchens


At Serendipity Arts Festival 2025, leading culinary curators highlight how Goa’s salt pans, everyday food aromas and traditional kitchen knowledge are steadily disappearing under the pressure of tourism and urban change.