Jaipur Literature Festval 2026
The 2026 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, presented by Vendanta, returns from 15th to 19th January at the amazing location of the Hotel Clarks Amer. Like each year, this unmissable event will continue to foster powerful literary discourse and engage with the most pertinent global themes. Bringing together leading voices from literature, politics, science, and the arts, the Festival is a forum for diverse perspectives and meaningful exchange. The Festival remains an empowering space for informed intellectual dialogue, where ideas are debated and stories shared.
The Jaipur Literature Festival, presented by Vedanta, is a sumptuous feast of ideas. The past 18 years have seen it transform into a global literary phenomenon, having hosted nearly 2000 speakers and welcoming over a million book lovers from across India and the globe.
Every year, the Festival brings together a diverse mix of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders, sports people and entertainers on one stage to champion the freedom to express and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue. Writers and Festival Directors Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple, alongside Festival producer Teamwork Arts, invite speakers to take part in the five-day programme set in the historic and dynamic state capital Jaipur.
The Festival has featured eminent speakers from various fields, including Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, Booker Prize winners, Sahitya Akademi Awardees, JCB and Baillie Gifford winners. With its rich tapestry of voices and ideas, musical performances, art installations, an artisanal shopping space, food stalls and a host of satellite events, the Festival continues to inspire and captivate attendees worldwide.
The 19th edition will host an impressive line-up of insightful sessions, performances, book signings, and the simultaneously held BluOne Ink presents Jaipur BookMark and First India News Jaipur Music Stage.
For the entire and detailed programme, please visit their website and register to attend. Whether you’re a passionate book lover, a student eager to learn, or a member of the media, they have a category tailored just for you.
We cannot wait to see all the great news the JLF is bringing this year!