Events in Kolkata in January 2027
Kolkata has 1 sourced event in January 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Kolkata calendar for January 2027 leads with these:
- International Kolkata Short Film FestivalJan 18 - Jan 24Kolkāta · Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
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- Jan 23 - Feb 7
Kolkata Book Fair 2027
The Kolkata Book Fair (বইমেলা baimelā or পুস্তকমেলা pustakmelā) is a major annual cultural event featuring book stalls, author signings, literary discussions, and cultural performances.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Republic Day · publicJan 26
- Long weekend with bridge dayJan 23–Jan 26
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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