Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata Book Fair is one of the largest book fairs in the country held every year from the end of January till early February. This 12-day long Book Fair is held over a large area of “Milan Mela” near Science City on E.M.Bypass.
Dover Lane Music Conference
The Dover Lane Music Conference initially started as a small get together of some music lovers in the lanes of Kolkata. But as time flew, it became the biggest musical event in Kolkata.
The festival is organized at Nazrul Mancha every year between January 22 and 26. Renowned classical singers from various parts of India come here to participate in the mega musical event.
Kolkata Film Festival
The Kolkata film festival is organized every year in the month of November. It is a gala event, showcasing films from various countries. This week long festival brings the film fraternity to Kolkata.
National Theatre Festival
National Theatre Festival is probably the biggest event in the Indian Theatre Calendar. It is organized in the month of December every year. Usually, the festival is held at the Academy of Fine Arts attracting thousands of theatre lovers from various parts of the country and also from abroad.
Jatra Festival
Jatra is a form of entertainment, exclusive in Bengal and Orissa. A month-long festival of Jatra shows are held at Rabindra Kanan, Chitpur during the months of December and January. Various Jatra groups of Bengal and Orissa participate in this festival to demonstrate their talents.
Source: https://www.kolkataonline.in/city-guide/festivals-and-fairs-in-kolkata