Onamamangam 2026 UAE: Tickets, Who is performing @ Sharjah Expo Centre
Onamamangam Season 5 takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Gates open at 10.30am and the programme starts at 11am. Tickets start at Dh65 and include a royal Onam sadhya served to more than 8,000 guests. Actor Kunchacko Boban is the chief guest. Parking is free. Onamamangam 2
Onamamangam Season 5 takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Gates open at 10.30am and the programme starts at 11am. Tickets start at Dh65 and include a royal Onam sadhya served to more than 8,000 guests. Actor Kunchacko Boban is the chief guest. Parking is free.
Onamamangam 2026 is the biggest Onam gathering in the Gulf, and it is the one event still ahead of you. To help you plan it, we have set out the timings, the ticket prices and the full line-up. You can work out what your family pays with the calculator below.
This is Season 5, run by Dubai agency Equity Plus and backed by radio station HIT 96.7 FM. The full billing is Remitly Onamamangam Season 5.
One thing surprises first-timers. It runs all day, not just the evening, so plan for a long one.
Onamamangam 2026
Onamamangam 2026 runs on Sunday 6 September at Expo Centre Sharjah, with gates at 10.30am and the show from 11am. It is a seated indoor event, and everyone aged four and over needs a ticket.
Tickets are sold through District and Platinumlist. Both list the same event, so buy from whichever you already have an account with.
What will your group pay? Children under four go free. Everyone else needs a ticket. Adults and children 4+ Children under 4
Who Is Performing at Onamamangam 2026?
The bill runs from playback singing to stand-up comedy, with Kunchacko Boban as chief guest. Selected ticket holders eat the sadhya at the same table as him.
The Onamamangam 2026 bill
Expo Centre Sharjah, Sunday 6 September
CHIEF GUEST
Kunchacko Boban Selected guests eat the royal sadhya at his table.
The programme runs in English and Malayalam. You do not need Malayalam to follow the music or the dance.
What Do Onamamangam Tickets Include?
Your ticket covers entry, the Grand Royal Ona Sadhya and the whole stage programme. The traditional Onam games are free to join for every ticket holder.
- The sadhya — a full traditional feast, served to more than 8,000 guests, with King Maveli walking the tables.
- The stage programme — music, comedy, dance and the traditional percussion sets.
- Onam games — open to all ages, with prizes given out through the day.
- Free parking at Expo Centre Sharjah.
🎟️ Buying for a family
Children aged four and over need their own ticket. Under-fours go in free. The venue is indoor and seated, so a pushchair is easy to manage.
Pets are not allowed. Washrooms are on site, and the whole event is inside, away from the September heat.
How Do You Get to Expo Centre Sharjah?
Expo Centre Sharjah sits in Al Khan, close to the Sharjah corniche. Drivers from Dubai take Al Ittihad Road or Al Taawun Street.
Leave early if you are coming from Dubai. The Al Ittihad corridor backs up badly on a weekend morning, and gates open at 10.30am.
⚠️ Getting home
Book your ride back before the finale starts. Taxis and ride-hailing thin out fast around Al Khan once a big Expo Centre event empties out.
What Are the Onamamangam Cultural Competitions?
Onamamangam runs nine free competitions ahead of the main day, held on 29 and 30 August at Mark and Save, Muhaisnah, Dubai. There is no entry fee for any of them.
| Competition | Who can enter |
|---|---|
| Pookkalam | Teams of five, no age limit |
| Thiruvathira | Women, 8 to 12 per team |
| Cinematic dance | Groups of 4 to 12, aged 18 and over |
| Vadam vali (tug of war) | Men’s teams of seven |
| Payasam making | Aged 18 and over, half a litre minimum |
| Kids painting | Three age groups, 3 to 15 |
| Fancy dress | Junior 4 to 9, senior 10 to 15 |
| Mr Malayali and Malayali Manka | Photo round, then a ramp final |
Our full guide to the Onam competitions in Dubai covers the rules and how to register. Message the organisers on WhatsApp at +971 50 811 5120 to check whether a category is still open.
What Else Is On for Onam in the UAE?
One more large event follows Onamamangam. Rajakeeyam, a tribute to Mammootty, runs at the same venue on 12 September.
Read our guide to Rajakeeyam at Expo Centre Sharjah for its line-up and ticket tiers. The full Onam 2026 dates in the UAE guide sets out everything else, and our Onam sadhya in Dubai list covers the restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Onamamangam 2026?
Onamamangam Season 5 takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah, in the Al Khan area near the Sharjah corniche. Gates open at 10.30am and the programme starts at 11am. It runs as a full day rather than an evening show, so plan to be there for several hours. The event is indoor and seated, which keeps you out of the September heat.
How much are Onamamangam tickets?
Onamamangam tickets start at Dh65 and are sold through District and Platinumlist. Both platforms list the same event, so use whichever you already have an account with. Everyone aged four and over needs a ticket, while children under four enter free. The entry tier covers the royal Onam sadhya, the full stage programme and the traditional games. Higher seating categories cost more.
Is food included in the Onamamangam ticket?
Yes. Your ticket includes the Grand Royal Ona Sadhya, a full traditional Kerala feast served to more than 8,000 guests in one sitting. King Maveli, the mythical king whose homecoming Onam marks, walks the tables during the meal. Selected ticket holders also get to eat the sadhya alongside chief guest Kunchacko Boban and other celebrity guests attending on the day.
Who is performing at Onamamangam 2026?
Kunchacko Boban is the chief guest. The music line-up features playback singer Shweta Mohan with Bennet and the Band, rapper Vedan, and violinist Sabareesh Prabhakar in a chenda and violin fusion. Sudheer Paravoor performs his comedy character K7 Maman. Kalesh and Mathukutty host, with Nyla Usha, Mithun and the HIT 96.7 FM crew running interactive segments. K-SQUAD handles the choreography and DJ Jazzy plays through the day.
Is parking free at Onamamangam?
Yes, parking at Expo Centre Sharjah is free for the event. The venue sits in Al Khan, and drivers coming from Dubai take either Al Ittihad Road or Al Taawun Street. Leave early, because the Al Ittihad corridor gets heavy on weekend mornings and gates open at 10.30am. For the journey home, arrange your ride before the finale, as taxis around Al Khan thin out quickly once the hall empties.
Is Onamamangam suitable for children?
Yes. The event is listed as kid friendly and entry is open to all ages. Children under four go in free, and everyone aged four and over needs their own ticket. The traditional Onam games run through the day and are open to every age group, with prizes given out. The hall is indoor and seated, so managing a pushchair and young children is straightforward.
Who organises Onamamangam?
Onamamangam is organised by Equity Plus Advertising, a Dubai agency, and supported by radio station HIT 96.7 FM. The 2026 edition carries the full billing Remitly Onamamangam Season 5. The organisers also run the cultural competitions held in the weeks before the main event. You can reach them on WhatsApp at +971 50 811 5120 or by email at marketing@equityplusdubai.com.
What language is Onamamangam in?
The event runs in both English and Malayalam. The stage announcements and comedy segments lean heavily on Malayalam, so some of the humour lands better if you speak it. The music, the dance performances, the chendamelam percussion and the sadhya need no language at all. Non-Malayali guests attend every year and follow most of the day without difficulty.
Sources: Onamamangam official site and District event listing (accessed 28 August 2026); Gulf News (19 August 2026).
