The World Happiness Festival 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 23rd and 24th September 2026 in Bengaluru, bringing together students, educators, and distinguished personalities for two days devoted to happiness, creativity, and purposeful living. 

The first day, held at New Horizon Knowledge Park as part of the World Happiness Summit, was dedicated to celebrating student talent and creativity. Organised by HAPPPYAiR – Atman in Ravi, in collaboration with New Horizon College of Engineering, the festival centred on the theme, “Real Happiness has 3Ps: Pleasure, Peace, Purpose.” Students received a Happiness Kit and participated enthusiastically in competitions spanning short films, group singing, a two-minute talk, acting and group dance. With ₹5,00,000 in prize money, the event encouraged young participants to “Win. Inspire. Be The Change.” 

Day Two featured thought-provoking conversations and panel discussions with distinguished speakers, including Dr. Kiran Bedi, Mr. Nikhil Kamath, Mr. Arjun Kapoor, Ms. Shilpa Shetty, Mr. Sonu Sharma and Dr. Saamdu Chetri, among others. The sessions explored diverse dimensions of happiness, including success, purpose, manifestation, Gross National Happiness and the science and art of well-being. 

The Summit concluded with the Happiness Champion Awards and a Vote of Thanks, reaffirming a shared commitment to spreading happiness and inspiring positive change. Across the two days, the festival brought its central message to life: that lasting happiness embraces pleasure, peace and purpose.