Drupal Turns 25: Here’s How the Global Community Is Celebrating the Milestone

Communities across the world are organising events big and small to honour Drupal’s legacy and future. From demo-filled gatherings to casual meetups, the 25th anniversary is an invitation to celebrate the people and projects that define Drupal. Join the #celebratedrupal community channel to stay updated on the latest events and community stories.

Drupal’s 25th Anniversary Celebration — Geneva

The Drupal community in Geneva will host a flagship celebration on January 15 at the Happy Coding offices located at Collectif 36, Avenue Vibert 36 in Lancy. This event brings together local developers, contributors, and enthusiasts for an afternoon of demos, hands-on sessions, and collaborative contribution work. Attendees will preview Drupal CMS 2.0, explore the Byte template and Mercury design system, and experience AI-powered content creation and site template innovations. A mini contribution sprint invites participants to try out the new release, provide feedback, and contribute to documentation. The event runs from 17:30 to 20:30 and is free to attend. Read the full news story.

Celebrating 25 Years of Drupal: Innovation, Community, and What’s Next — New Delhi

On January 15, 2026, at 18:00 IST, the Delhi Drupal community will host a special meetup to celebrate Drupal’s 25th anniversary and look toward its future. Titled “Celebrating 25 Years of Drupal: Innovation, Community, and What’s Next,” the event will trace Drupal’s journey from an open‑source dorm‑room project to a powerful global digital experience platform and explore how technologies such as artificial intelligence are shaping the platform’s next chapter. The meetup aims to foster conversation on open‑source evolution, the role of Drupal in modern web development, and how community‑driven innovation continues to drive adoption and growth. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and discuss how Drupal can lead in an AI‑powered future. Read the full news story.

Drupal 25th Birthday Party — Zürich

Drupal enthusiasts in Switzerland will gather at the Liip ZH office for an informal celebration of Drupal’s 25-year journey. Scheduled for the evening of January 15, the event invites everyone who’s ever contributed to, built with, or benefited from Drupal. The gathering will offer space for shared stories, social interaction, and appreciation for the open-source platform’s impact. It's a relaxed, community-focused way to mark this major milestone. Read the full news story.

Drupal 25th Anniversary Party — Vienna

In Vienna, Drupal Austria and ACOLONO GmbH are hosting a birthday celebration at the ACOLONO office on January 15. Designed as an evening of networking, drinks, and conversation, the event honours 25 years of Drupal's growth, fueled by global contributors. It provides a welcoming space for both veteran developers and new community members to reflect on Drupal’s history and future, and connect over a shared commitment to open source. Read the full news story.

Drupal Drinks — Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Drupal community will gather for their monthly Drupal Drinks meetup at Cold Town House on Grassmarket on January 15 at 6:00 PM. There’s no formal agenda—just drinks, good conversation, and time to talk Drupal with friends and peers. As part of the global 25th anniversary celebration, this meetup offers an opportunity for reflection, local connection, and community building. Attendees can follow updates via the #edinburgh-drupal Slack channel. Read the full news story.

25 Years of Drupal — Montreal Celebration

Hosted by Evolving Web and Symetris, Montreal’s Drupal 25 event will be held at Evolving Web’s office on Saint-Denis Street from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The relaxed evening will include cake, drinks, and conversation among local Drupal users and contributors. It's a space for reconnecting, welcoming newcomers, and recognising the role that Canadian developers and agencies have played in shaping Drupal’s success. Read the full news story.

Monthly Drupal Meetup — Ottawa

Drupal’s 25th birthday is also the theme of the monthly Ottawa meetup, taking place on January 15 at Innovation Drive. This community gathering will reflect on two and a half decades of Drupal’s evolution and highlight local contributions to the global project. It's an opportunity to meet fellow Drupal professionals, discuss key milestones, and envision what’s next for the platform and the local community. Read the full news story.

Denver Drupal Meetup — “This Year in Drupal”

The Denver community is hosting a hybrid event on January 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at DenHac and online via Zoom. Titled “This Year in Drupal,” the session will explore the highlights of 2025 and the goals for 2026. Participants are invited to share stories, pitch new ideas, and contribute to the broader conversation about the direction of Drupal and open-source community building. Read the full news story.

Drupal Social — Costa Rica

Drupal Costa Rica will celebrate its 25th anniversary on January 16 with a Drupal Social event at República Sabana, inside the San José National Stadium. Running from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the event will feature demonstrations of Drupal Canvas and Drupal AI, alongside drinks and food in a festive atmosphere. It offers a space for celebration, learning, and connection among Drupal users in the region. Read the full news story,

Drupal 25th Birthday & New Year Reception — Mechelen

In Belgium, Drupal’s 25th birthday will be celebrated at Technopolis in Mechelen with a unique twist: an escape game specifically designed for Drupal enthusiasts. Hosted by Drupal Belgium, the reception features snacks, drinks, and team-building activities that celebrate Drupal’s collaborative spirit. The event invites both long-time contributors and new users to celebrate the project's success and bright future together. Read the full news story.

25th Year Anniversary Celebration of Drupal and Wikipedia — Thiruvananthapuram

The DrupalTVM User Group, Wikimedians of Kerala User Group, and FSUG TVM will host an in-person community event marking 25 years of Drupal and Wikipedia on January 15, 2026, at the International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS), Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. The programme includes a presidential address by Sunil T T, Director of ICFOSS, and talks by Sebin Jacob on Drupal’s evolution and Mujeeb Rahman on Wikipedia’s journey. The event focuses on bringing together developers, contributors, and open-knowledge advocates to strengthen participation in open-source and free-knowledge communities. Learn more about the event here.

Drupal - 25th Birthday celebration, Drupal Kochi

The Drupal Kochi community will host an in-person Drupal Monthly Meetup to celebrate Drupal’s 25th Birthday on January 15, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST at TinkerSpace, Kochi, Kerala. The confirmed meetup will include technical presentations, discussions on recent Drupal developments, and a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the milestone. The event is intended for Drupal enthusiasts, developers, and newcomers to connect, share knowledge, and engage with the local Drupal community.

Drupal Silver Jubilee Anniversary Kolkata 2026

The Drupal Silver Jubilee Anniversary Kolkata 2026 will be held on January 15, 2026, from 3:00 PM IST as a confirmed hybrid event conducted both online and in person. The programme includes technical sessions on Browser AI, AI-driven test automation, and AI agents in Drupal, led by Souvik Banerjee, Priyanshu Bhattacharya, and Ritarshi Chakrabarty. The event marks 25 years of Drupal by bringing together community members to reflect on its evolution and discuss emerging directions in open-source web development.

Drupal Turns 25: Celebrating the Past, Building the Future — Bhopal

“Drupal Turns 25: Celebrating the Past, Building the Future” is an in-person meetup scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST at Oneworx, Bagmugaliya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The event will bring together developers and open-source enthusiasts to reflect on Drupal’s 25-year journey and discuss its future, with a focus on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Sponsored by Open Sense Labs, the meetup aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, community interaction, and discussion on Drupal’s evolving role in the web ecosystem.