With its varied literary and cultural heritage, the beautiful historic city of Delhi hosts the three-day Delhi Literature Festival (DLF) every winter, typically around February.
The DLF began in 2013 and features many literary events, including panel discussions, book readings, book launches, workshops, live performances, speaker events, poetry, music, theatre, and cinema. The festival aims to promote art, culture, and literature, attracting renowned award-winning authors, journalists, and young aspiring writers. As Delhi is India’s political capital, the festival also sees participation from the political class, government officials, and diplomats interested in books and literature.
Engage with insightful panel discussions and book readings by prominent authors and literary figures.
Enjoy live musical performances, and poetry sessions, and participate in interactive workshops.
Past speakers include Sahitya Akademi Winners Ashok Vajpai and Munawwar Rana, Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Vikas Swarup, Navtej Sarna, Omair Ahmad, Sanjaya Baru, William Dalrymple, and Dr. Kumar Vishwas.
Delhi Literature Festival:
The Delhi Literature Festival, the first of its kind in the city, provides an excellent opportunity for creativity, imagination, and the exchange of ideas. Featuring plenty of home-grown talent and big-name writers, journalists, poets, and novelists, it offers a vibrant atmosphere with colorful and festive surroundings, including food, cuisines, and handicraft stalls from across the country.