Crowd at a live concert with stage lights

Pune's Biggest Youth Fest 2026

Sunday, 25th October 2026
Keshavbaug Lawns, DP Road, Karvenagar, Pune
Sports Esports Fitness Entertainment Kids Activities Food & Beverage
Presented by Institute of Sports Science & Technology × Kallakar Factory
1Event
5Arenas
22+Activities
4000+Audience
₹5L+Prize Pool
14Hrs Non Stop
The Vision

A first of its kind youth lifestyle festival.

Pune Youth Fest is organised by the Institute of Sports Science & Technology (ISST) in association with Kallakar Factory — one day where youth culture, sport, gaming and entertainment share the same ground.

Connect

Students, professionals, gamers, fitness enthusiasts, families, creators and brands all in one place.

Compete

From esports tournaments, fashion walk, cosplay and kids workshops to fitness challenges — every participant gets a stage to shine.

Celebrate

Five immersive arenas, each offering a distinct experience within one unified youth culture ecosystem.

A lightbulb wrapped in flames
Runner competing in a road race
Curtain Raiser

PYF Marathon

Kickstart Pune Youth Fest 2026 with an energetic community marathon that brings together fitness enthusiasts, students, families and runners of all age groups. Designed to promote health, unity and active living, the marathon sets the tone for a vibrant day of competitions, experiences and entertainment — while creating strong community engagement from the very start of the festival.

Five Arenas

One ground. Five worlds.

Each arena runs its own programme of competitions, showcases and experiences — all inside a single festival footprint.

Arena 01 Gamers competing at PC stations under neon light

Gaming & Esports Arena

Powering the future of competitive gaming. Creating unforgettable esports experiences for players and fans.

  • Competitive GamingEA FC · Valorant · Free Fire Max
  • Experience ZonePlayStation 5 zone · Car racing simulator
Arena 02 Athlete sprinting through an outdoor functional fitness circuit

Fitness Arena

Stronger everyday, healthier for life. Inspiring performance, discipline and wellbeing.

  • Beat The Clock Circuit (Team of 2)Complete a full functional fitness circuit against the clock
  • Push Up & Plank ChallengeMax reps push-ups and longest plank hold competitions
  • Live LeaderboardReal time rankings displayed throughout the day to fuel competition
  • Other Fitness ChallengesTest reflexes and agility in this high energy challenge
Arena 03 Child with paint on their hands at a creative workshop

Kids Arena

A dedicated learning and entertainment zone for children, with interactive activities and workshops encouraging creativity and innovation.

  • Chess CompetitionOpen category chess tournament for young strategists
  • Drone WorkshopHands on drone flying and basics for curious kids
  • Robotics WorkshopBuild and program robots in an interactive STEM session
  • Puzzle & RC ChallengeSpeed puzzle and remote control car racing challenges
  • Kids Cosplay & Fitness CompetitionCreative cosplay competition and crossfit for kids
Arena 04 Crowd with raised hands in front of a lit main stage

Entertainment Arena

The beating heart of Pune Youth Fest. The main stage delivers a full day spectacle that keeps the energy alive from afternoon to evening.

  • Awards CeremonyChampions crowned across all arenas
  • Stand-Up ComedyLive comedy sets by emerging artists
  • Fashion WalkStudent designers and models take the ramp
  • Live Music PerformanceLive bands electrify the crowd

Expected arena footfall: 2000+ students, young professionals, families and community visitors.

Arena 05 Street of food trucks serving a busy crowd

Food & Experiences Arena

The central hub of Pune Youth Fest — strategically positioned as the gateway through which every visitor passes to reach all other arenas. Maximum exposure, maximum engagement.

  • Food CourtCurated vendors serving through the full festival day
  • Product DemosHands-on brand sampling and trials
  • Networking SpacesOpen seating for creators, students and partners
  • Sponsor ActivationsCustom brand experiences at the busiest point on site
  • Brand Experience BoothsDedicated booth real estate for partners

This arena sees the entire festival audience, making it the most valuable real estate for brand partners.

Phone filming a concert stage through festival bokeh
Highlights & Partnership

Why brands belong here.

A single day that puts your brand in front of a high-intent young audience across sport, gaming, fitness and entertainment.

Highlights

  • Sports · Gaming · Fitness · Entertainment
  • Professional event management
  • Arena wise competitions & events
  • Influencers & guest appearances
  • Networking & community building

Benefits to Sponsors

  • High brand visibility
  • Premium sponsor engagement
  • Ideal for brand activations
  • Strong consumer engagement
  • Multi-platform marketing reach
  • High footfall & quality audience
By the Numbers

Event Metrics

1Event
5Arenas
12+Challenges
₹5L+Prize Pool
14+Hrs Non Stop
18+Stalls
36+Prize Categories
22+Activities
50+Brands
80+Creative Talent
120+Management Team
200+Content Pieces
300+Participant Teams
600+Sq. Ft. LED Setup
750+Participants
1800+Sq. Ft. Branding
4000+Audience
10K+Human Hrs Engagement
40+Performers
10M+Digital Reach
Site Layout

Pune Youth Fest 2026 Floor Plan

Keshavbaug Lawns, DP Road, Karvenagar — main stage, esports stage, fitness arena, children arena and the food & beverage gateway, with dedicated parking and pathways.

Site plan showing the main stage, gaming and esports arena, children arena, fitness arena, food and beverage arena, pathways and parking
Who's Behind It

The organisers.

Institute of Sports Science & Technology

Institute of Sports Science & Technology (ISST)

Recognised as one of Asia's leading institutions in sports education, ISST brings you Pune Youth Fest 2026. Having worked with all top leagues and events in the country — IPL, ISL, PKL, WT20, Davis Cup, Cricket World Cup and Chess World Cup — our student team brings a wealth of experience to managing this mega event.

ISST student teams working at Tata IPL, Davis Cup, WT20, ISL, Khelo India, Pro Kabaddi and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
Kallakar Factory

Kallakar Factory

Kallakar Factory is a leading creative and experiential event company specialising in large-scale events, live entertainment, artist management, brand activations and end-to-end event production. Known for delivering engaging and high-impact experiences, the organisation combines creativity with seamless execution.

Kallakar Factory event photography — celebrity cricket, conferences, style summits and fashion ramps
Do Connect

Let's talk
partnership.

A detailed proposal will be submitted on interest from the brand. Special promotion deals can also be worked out across the table.