Ninth Edition of Kerala Literature Festival (KLF 2026) to Unite 400 Global Voices at Kozhikode Beach on January 22–25, 2026

The Ninth Edition of Asia’s Largest and the world’s most attended Literary Festival returns with Four Days of Ideas, Performances, and Conversations. Over four days, the festival will feature over 400 speakers and 250 sessions spread across seven parallel tracks, with ten sessions per track each day,15 participating countries, followed by evening performances and musical events on Kozhikode beach.

Festival Details
- Dates: 22–25 January 2026
- Venue: Kozhikode Beach, Kerala — India’s first UNESCO City of Literature
- Scale: Asia’s largest and the world’s most attended literary festival

Participation
- 400+ speakers from around the globe
- 250 sessions across 7 parallel tracks (10 sessions per track daily)
- 15 countries represented
- Evening performances and musical events on the beachfront

Notable Speakers
- Nobel Laureates: Abdulrazak Gurnah, Olga Tokarczuk, Abhijit Banerjee
- Olympian: Ben Johnson
- Business leader: Indra Nooyi
- Artists & Authors: Cheyenne Olivier, Gabriela Ybarra, Peggy Mohan, Shobhaa De, Amish Tripathi, Piyush Mishra, Helen Molesworth, Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi

Special Highlights
- Germany as the Guest Nation with:
- Dedicated pavilion showcasing literature, art, and creative industries
- Writing residency in Vagamon for German authors
- Creative Writing Workshop for young Malayalam writers
- Spectacular light installation on Kozhikode Beach
- Blend of literature, art, cinema, science, and philosophy in open, inclusive spaces
- Cultural evenings with fusion nights, concerts, theatre, and traditional art showcases

Organizers
- Promoted by DC Kizhakemuri Foundation
- Supported by the Government of Kerala
- Chief Facilitator: Ravi Deecee

This edition promises to be a global celebration of creativity and ideas, turning Kozhikode into a vibrant hub of literature, culture, and dialogue.