Royal Enfield has announced that its street culture festival, HunterHood, will make its Kochi debut on August 8, 2026. Inspired by the Hunter 350, the event celebrates music, art, fashion, urban sports and custom motorcycles, bringing together creative communities beyond motorcycling.
Following successful editions in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Shillong and Lucknow, HunterHood now arrives in Kerala with a packed lineup of performances, workshops and interactive experiences.
Community Pre-Jam on August 6
Ahead of the main festival, Royal Enfield will host a HunterHood Community Pre-Jam on August 6 in collaboration with Loop Skatepark. The event aims to bring together Kochi’s skateboarding and street culture communities before the main celebration.
Event details
- Date: August 8, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM onwards
- Venue: The Grounds, Chakola Mill, Ernakulam
- Tickets: Available on District
What to expect
HunterHood Kochi will feature a mix of live performances, art installations, urban sports, and custom motorcycles.
Main stage performances
The music lineup includes:
- Tribe Mama MaryKali
- Ranj x Clifr
- GABRI
- MC Couper
- Baby Jean
- Dabzee
Community stage
The community stage will showcase:
- Ameekha Liyana Ansar
- DJ Dsco Patrol (Nihell)
- We Are The Boom
- Chenda Melam performances
Skateboarding
Visitors can catch demonstrations from:
- Janaki Anand
- Zarah Ann Gladys
- Fly Squad Skateboarding Community
- Kovalam Skate Club
Art and installations
Live graffiti and visual art will be created throughout the festival by:
- HH Art Spaces
- Alan Pappy
- Trespassers
- SquidWorks
- Karthik Venugopal
- Samriddhi Arora
- Om Chopra
Interactive experiences
The festival will also host hands-on activities and workshops covering:
- Skimboarding
- Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Graffiti
Custom motorcycle showcase
Custom builds from some of India’s leading workshops will be on display, including:
- XLNC Customs
- JD Customs
- Garuda Machina
- Kunwar Customs
- Eimor Customs
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Final Take
While inspired by the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, HunterHood is designed as a broader celebration of urban culture. By bringing together artists, musicians, skaters, designers and custom builders, the festival aims to create a platform where creativity and self-expression take centre stage. Kochi becomes the latest city to join the growing HunterHood movement, with Royal Enfield promising an immersive street culture experience for enthusiasts across interests.
