Signature event
Ugadi — Telugu New Year
Welcome the new year with panchangam, cultural stage performances, classical and folk dance, and community lunch.
- When
- Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM through Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM
- Venue
- Knoxville Convention Center
- 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
- Notes
- Enter via Locust Street entrance; accessible seating available—request when registering.
About this event
Ugadi marks the Telugu new year. KTA brings families together for a full evening of tradition, talent, and togetherness—from the reading of the year’s panchangam to performances by our youth and adults.
Wear festive attire if you like; we close with a seated dinner-style community meal (menu announced closer to the date).
Program highlights
Stage performances
- Welcome and panchangam / cultural remarks
- Youth showcases and community announcements
- Classical and semi-classical vocal and instrumental slots
Dance programs
- Kuchipudi and folk dance presentations by local students and teams
- Intermission with light refreshments
- Finale group folk segment inviting families to join in the celebration
Schedule
Times are planning estimates; final run-of-show is shared with registrants closer to the date.
- 3:00 PMDoors open; registration & cultural displays
- 4:00 PMMain stage program begins
- 6:30 PMDance segment & youth performances
- 8:00 PMCommunity dinner / prasadam-style meal service
- 9:00 PMClosing remarks