Kolkata Literature Festival

#The 12th Kolkata Literature Festival (KLF) 2026 is the intellectual highlight of the International Kolkata Book Fair, scheduled for January 24 and 25 at the SBI Auditorium within the Boimela Prangan, Salt Lake. This prestigious event offers free entry to all visitors on a first-come, first-served basis, making high-level literary discourse accessible to the general public. Curated to bridge global and local perspectives, the festival provides a unique platform where world-renowned authors and scholars engage in "Addas" and debates right in the heart of Asia's largest book fair.

This year’s stellar lineup features international luminaries such as Pulitzer Prize-winner Jhumpa Lahiri, Booker-winner Kiran Desai, and the acclaimed Amitav Ghosh, alongside cultural heavyweights like Javed Akhtar and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji. A significant portion of the programming is dedicated to centenary tributes for legendary figures including Mahasweta Devi, Uttam Kumar, and Bhanu Bandyopadhyay, celebrating their enduring impact on Indian arts. Additionally, the festival will explore cross-cultural ties with the 2026 theme country, Argentina, through special sessions and panel discussions led by Argentine writers and academics.