Every January, Jaipur transforms into a living library. Courtyards echo with ideas, conversations spill over cups of chai, and books become bridges between cultures. The Jaipur Literature Festival is not merely an event—it is an annual pilgrimage for readers, writers, thinkers, and dreamers.
Now in its 19th edition, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, running from January 15 to January 19, once again proves why it is often called the greatest literary show on Earth. Hosted at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, the festival brings together global voices, Indian languages, and urgent contemporary questions under one vibrant sky.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2026: Dates, Venue & Overview
- Dates: January 15 – January 19, 2026
- Venue: Hotel Clarks Amer, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Edition: 19th
- Sessions: ~300
- Speakers: 500+ voices from across the world
This year’s Jaipur Literature Festival balances intellectual depth with cultural celebration, offering discussions, readings, performances, and publishing dialogues across indoor and outdoor venues.
Themes That Define Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
The 2026 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival engages with questions that matter now—and will matter tomorrow.
Key Themes Explored
- Artificial Intelligence and the future of creativity
- Climate sustainability and environmental ethics
- Democracy, law, and civic responsibility
- Regional languages and cultural memory
- Publishing in a changing global landscape
These themes ensure that the festival remains rooted in literature while remaining deeply connected to real-world conversations.
Notable Speakers at Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
This year’s speaker list blends literary excellence with cross-disciplinary insight.
Global & Indian Voices
- Esther Duflo – Nobel Laureate in Economics
- Justice D.Y. Chandrachud – Former Chief Justice of India
- Viswanathan Anand – World Chess Champion
- Amish Tripathi – Author & cultural commentator
- Kiran Desai – Booker Prize–winning novelist
- Anne Applebaum – Historian and journalist
- Banu Mushtaq – Keynote speaker, Day 1
Each conversation at the JLF feels less like a lecture and more like a shared intellectual journey.
J LF 2026: Five Days That Celebrate Ideas
Day-wise Highlights & Special Programs
📘 Day 1
- Booker Prize–winning voices
- Opening keynote by Banu Mushtaq
🎶 Jaipur Music Stage (Jan 15–17)
- Evening performances blending folk, fusion, and contemporary music
📚 Jaipur BookMark
- South Asia’s largest annual publishing conclave
- Rights, translations, and future-of-publishing dialogues
🏛 Heritage Evening (Jan 18)
- Cultural showcase and curated dinner
💃 Writers’ Ball (Jan 19)
Closing celebration marking the end of five literary days
Attendee Information & Registration Details
The Jaipur Literature Festival remains accessible, inclusive, and well-organised.
Entry & Registration
- General Admission: ₹200 per day / ₹800 for all five days
- Student Pass: ₹100 for five days (valid ID required)
- Friend of the Festival (FOF): Premium access from ₹14,000 per day
- Virtual Sessions: Free (registration mandatory)
Facilities & Accessibility
- Multiple stages: Charbagh, Front Lawn, Durbar Hall
- Book stalls & food courts serving Rajasthani cuisine
- Wheelchair-accessible venues
- Interactive art installations
Photo ID and registration QR code are mandatory for entry.
Why Jaipur Literature Festival Still Matters
In an age of scrolling and short attention spans, the Jaipur Literature Festival insists on listening. It protects slow thought, long conversations, and the power of language. More than ever, it reminds us that literature is not escape—it is engagement.
Highlights of JLF 2026
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 returns from January 15 to 19, transforming Jaipur into a global meeting ground for stories, ideas, and debate. With over 500 speakers across 300 sessions, the festival explores themes from AI and climate change to regional languages and democracy. Hosted at Hotel Clarks Amer, JLF 2026 blends literature with music, publishing, and cultural heritage—reaffirming why it remains the world’s most beloved literary gathering.
- Complete guide to Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
- Speaker lineup and session themes
- Registration details and venue information
- Cultural programmes and publishing events
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The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 stands at the intersection of tradition and transformation. With global thinkers, Indian storytellers, and young readers sharing the same space, the festival becomes a mirror of our collective intellectual life.
For anyone who believes stories can still change the world, Jaipur in January remains the place to be.
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