Art and culture are the indispensable part of any country and Keralian Art and culture are the soul of Keralas people. The spectacular visual effects and stunning music are the integral part of Keralas performing art. It is a land where monumental architectural feast are the platform for performing arts for thousand of years. It enjoys great patronage from former royals and priest of temples. Perhaps no other states of India can compete with it in terms of grandeur and creativity of Keralas art and culture. They are still kept alive through the states performing arts.

The Keralas performing art has attracted thousand of art and dance lovers across the world. Watching sheer variety of arts forms, performed by consummate artiste with the requisite paraphernalia in gods country, Kerala is really an unforgettable experience. In these dances, there are many historical and mythical legends are narrated by the performing artiste. The audience is mesmerized by the attire, roves and facial expression of the artistes. The northern region of the state is the store house of arts and culture. Many of the performing art is related to cultural history of religious communities while the classical art forms for instance Kathakali and Bharatnatayam are the favorite source of recreation for upper class and people from lower class enjoys dance forms such as Theyyam and Padayani. There is an interesting story related to the performing of dance forms, if the upper class dancer performs in the temple premises, the dancer from the lower strata of the society has to venture on streets to show their artistic prowess.

Apart from these, the tribal enjoys their own art form, known as Cherumarkali, a harvest dance. Dancers both men and women, with hands entwined, perform rhythmically to the drumbeats. The real picture of performing arts comes out during festivals when deities adorned with glittering jewels and colorful garlands are passed through the whole city accompanied with chanting of hymns, blowing of conches and playing of nadswaram.

Thrissur Pooram is one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas, celebrated on first may on every year. Further Kerala is notable for its Boat races competition, held during second or third week of August every year. At that time, tourists find the zeal of Keralas people to celebrate the life.