STEP INSIDE INDORE LITERATURE FESTIVAL
One festival. A world to step into.
Come for a favourite writer. Stay for an unexpected idea, a moving verse, a conversation that carries on long after the stage falls quiet.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING YOU LOVE
Follow the words.
Find your world.
Our festival brings literature, conversation, poetry, art and music into one shared space. Explore its different sides through our journal, photographs and the voices of previous editions.
01Listen. Question. See things anew.
A different point of view.
Meet authors and thinkers in our 2025 speaker directory, then explore the ideas they brought to the festival through our journal.
Meet the storytellers ↗
02Poetry. Stories. A little silence in between.
Words that feel like home.
Discover the festival’s love of language through Hindi writing, poetry and reflections preserved in the journal.
Read the festival journal ↗
03Expression in every direction.
Beyond the written word.
Revisit the people, performances and shared moments in our festival photographs. Our official YouTube channel keeps more of the conversations alive.
Open the memory book ↗
04Bring your words. Bring yourself.
Maybe the next voice is yours.
Explore the 2026 open mic, volunteering and other ways to take part. Find the official application forms on our participation page.
Explore participation ↗When is the next Indore Literature Festival?
The 12th Indore Literature Festival takes place from 27–29 November 2026 at Daly College, Indore. The programme and speaker collection currently available are from the 2025 edition; the 2026 lineup will be announced separately.
How can I register?
Use the registration links on the homepage or participation page. The team has provided separate Google Forms for festival registration, open mic, stall booking, volunteering and internships for the 2026 edition.
Where does the festival take place?
The 2026 festival takes place at Daly College, Indore. Our Vijay Nagar address is the organising team’s office, not the festival venue.
Can I read the programme on my phone?
Yes. The Schedule page includes the original PDF and a direct open/download link. The downloaded document can be read offline.
Are the speakers shown confirmed for the next edition?
The current directory celebrates the 2025 participants. A new lineup will be announced separately. You can also explore our past-speaker archive.
Where can I watch previous conversations?
Our official YouTube channel hosts festival conversations and performances. Follow the Sneak peek or YouTube links on this site.
Who should I contact about accessibility or visiting with a group?
Please contact the organising team by email before planning your visit. They can advise on arrangements once the venue and programme are confirmed.