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Three days of books, conversations and discovery.
27–29 November 2026Daly College, Indore
12TH EDITION
27–29 November 2026
Daly College, Indore
Let the legacy ofliterature grow.
साहित्य, संस्कृति और संवाद का उत्सव
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About theFestival
Eleven editions. An enduring literary legacy.
Since 2015, Indore Literature Festival has brought writers, poets, artists and readers together to celebrate literature and exchange ideas. From conversations and debates to poetry, storytelling, theatre and music, the festival makes room for different voices and new perspectives.
Organised by the Indore Literary Program Organizing Society, ILF nurtures a love for art and literature, especially among young people. Join us for the 12th edition at Daly College, Indore, from 27–29 November 2026—three days of discovery, expression and shared stories.
More about our story
ELEVEN YEARS OF LITERATUREOur journey. Our shared story.Watch the journey film on YouTube ↗
JOIN THE 12TH EDITIONBe part of the festival
Come as a reader. Share your voice. Help make it happen.
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Open Mic
Bring your poetry, stories or spoken word to the stage.
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Introduce your books, products or creative work.
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Welcome our community and support the festival team.
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Learn behind the scenes and contribute to the festival.
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A MILESTONE WORTH CELEBRATING
More voices.
More stories. One community.
Celebrating 90k+ subscribers on Hello Hindustan’s YouTube channel. Thank you for being part of the conversation.
A legacy of remarkable voicesFestival voices
Since 2015, writers, poets, artists and thinkers have made this a meeting place for ideas. Revisit voices from across our editions, and look ahead to the next chapter.
Kumar Vishwas
Hindi poet & speaker
At ILF 2016
Narendra Kohli
Hindi author
At ILF 2018
Amish Tripathi
Author
At ILF 2016
Vikram Sampath
Historian & biographer
At ILF 2019 2021
Devdutt Pattanaik
Author & mythologist
At ILF 2018 2022
Taslima Nasreen
Writer
At ILF 2017
Tarek Fateh
Journalist & author
At ILF 2015 2016 2019
A place for books &New ideas
Every writer begins with a question, a memory or a story waiting to be told. At Indore Literature Festival, established authors and emerging voices share the same spirit of discovery.
Explore reflections on the craft of writing, the changing world of literature and the journeys of new authors in our festival journal. Publishers, booksellers and creative exhibitors can also connect with the team through the 2026 stall booking form.
Beyond the written wordMusic & poetry
A song can hold a story. A poem can change the mood of an entire room. Music, poetry and performance are woven into the festival’s celebration of expression.
Revisit the words and reflections surrounding Rahgir’s appearance in our festival archive, explore past performances, and discover the stories behind the performances. The new performance schedule will be shared when it is announced.
A festival full ofLiving memories
The full house, the quiet listener, the conversation that keeps going. Look back at people and moments from our festival archive, and imagine being part of the next chapter.
YOUR NOVEMBER PLANS27 · 28 · 29
NOVEMBER 2026
Daly College, Indore
12th Indore Literature Festival
Find the venue on Maps ↗We’ll see you inIndore
Three days of literature, art and conversation await at Daly College. Make room for a favourite writer, an unfamiliar idea and the joy of discovering something together.
Register through the official festival form, explore our visitor information, and speak with the organising team about group visits or accessibility requirements before you travel.
The 2026 programme and entry timings will be announced separately.
Indore voicesListen & watch
Settle into a longer conversation. Discover the people, ideas and personal journeys behind the festival through these video conversations from Hello Hindustan’s 2025 archive.
The story behind the name Rahgir
Rahgir
Listen & watch on YouTube ↗
Pranab Mukherjee’s vision
Sharmistha Mukherjee
Listen & watch on YouTube ↗
Managing social media with life
Sanjay Shepherd & Ankush Kumar
Listen & watch on YouTube ↗KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
More voices. More stories to discover.
What our attendeesSay
In their own words. Handwritten memories and experiences from our festival community.
A LITTLE FILM. A LOT OF FEELING.
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Open the memory wall 17 more photographs
News andUpdates
The latest festival announcement, alongside reporting and perspectives from previous editions.
12TH EDITION · 2026
Three days. A new chapter for Indore.
27–29 November 2026
Daly College, Indore
Registration and participation forms are available.
12 December 2025
Anish Kanjilal explores the craft of writing
Coverage of the author’s Writing Toolkit discussion at the 2025 festival.
Read the coverage ↗17 November 2025
Stories, music and a memorable final day
A report on the closing day, performances and audience reactions at the 11th edition.
Read the coverage ↗1 October 2023
Literature, poetry and conversations at Daly College
From the archive: reporting on discussions and performances during the 2023 festival.
Read the coverage ↗Stories beyond the stageFestival journal
Return to the ideas, encounters and memorable conversations of the festival. Read our diaries and reflections, in the words and languages that make our literary community its own.
Festival diary2025 · 4 MIN READ
इंदौर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल – Day 1
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Festival diary2025 · 5 MIN READ
इंदौर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल – Day 2
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Festival diary2025 · 6 MIN READ
इंदौर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल – Day 3
Read the storyTHE 12TH INDORE LITERATURE FESTIVAL