Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without literature? It’s hard to imagine! Literature truly brings a special magic to our lives. To celebrate this timeless enchantment, the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is back! Known as the world’s greatest literary event, it will be celebrating its 19th edition this year with the 2026 festival. This grand celebration of books and ideas will take place from January 15 to 19 at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of literature and start your 2026 on a high note!
All About Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
Jaipur Literature Festival 2026: Dates And Venue
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 (JLF) is a five-day event recognized as Asia’s largest literary festival. It brings together renowned global performers, authors, thinkers, and artists to celebrate culture, ideas, and literature. The festival features panel discussions, debates, cultural performances, music, and book launches with these distinguished guests.
- Event: Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 (JLF)
- Date: January 15 (Thursday) to January 19 (Monday)
- Time: Daily sessions from 9 AM to 6 PM
- Venue: Hotel Clarks Amer, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, opposite Fortis Escorts Hospital, Lal Bahadur Nagar, Chandrakala Colony, Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Ticket: starting from INR 200
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2026: What To Expect
Sessions and Panels
There will be a huge variety of sessions and panel discussions that will take place over the span of five days. The categories include history, politics, cinema, culture, contemporary fiction, poetry, climate, sustainability, and global writing. The speakers will be offering different perspectives, creating space for vibrant discussions.
Music Show
JLF 2026 will feature performers across its Jaipur Music Stage and Heritage Evenings. These events are set to blend literary sessions with cultural showcases, music, and poetry. Acclaimed rock band Parvaaz, singer-songwriter Raman Negi, Jaipur’s own folk-fusion ensemble Yugm, and multi-genre ensemble Thaikkudam Bridge are among the big names that will be performing.
Food Fiesta
The festival features a bustling food court at Hotel Clarks Amer, accessible with all general passes, offering a mix of local Rajasthani flavors and global cuisines to fuel attendees between sessions. Expect stalls serving dal baati churma, pyaaz kachori, laal maas, ghewar, and other Jaipur specialties alongside international options like pizzas, burgers, and healthy bites.
JLF 2026 Tickets Guide
There are various registration options available for the Jaipur Literature Festival, with many categories tailored to your interests.
Student registration: INR 100
This is perfect for school and college students with an ID card, offering them entry for all five days or on specific days for schools bringing students in batches.
General registration: starts at INR 200
This pass is perfect for most literature enthusiasts. It includes access to session venues, merchandise spaces, food courts, book sales, and art installation spaces.
Virtual Sessions: Free
This is for people who wish to attend the festival but cannot do so for some reason. You can sit back at home and enjoy the inspiring discussions and insights from the festival.
Media Registration: Free
This is for all the media professionals who are officially representing print, electronic, and digital media.
Jaipur Music Stage: starts at INR 499
This is the ultimate platform for some of the finest performances by various artists.
Jaipur Bookmark: starts at INR 1500
This is for being a part of Asia’s biggest annual publishing conference.
Friend Of The Festival (FOF): starts at INR 14,000
This is a premium option offering various special facilities like private meals, access to the FOF Lounge, welcome kit, meet-and-greets, and more
JLF 2026 Speaker List
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 is all set to feature over 238 sessions in 46+ languages. The festival will be drawing thousands of speakers across literature, science, politics, and more. Here are the names of some of the renowned speakers who will be joining fellow literature enthusiasts at the JLF 2026.
- Gulzar
- Sudha Murthy
- Namita Gokhale
- Ria Chopra
- Bhavana Somaaya
- Prasoon Joshi
- Ivo de Figueiredo
- Sonya Rhie Mace
- Tanya Talaga
- Lyse Doucet
- Caroline Elkins
- Alexvon Tunzelmann
- Andrew Graham- Dixon
- Debra Diamond
- Fintan O’Toole
- Richard Flanagan
- Jimmy Wales
- Esther Freud
- Jung Chang
- Stephen Fry
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How To Reach Jaipur Literature Festival
Air:
- The venue of the Jaipur Literature Festival is just 10 to 20 km away from the Jaipur International Airport (JAI), which means a 20-30 minute drive.
- You can take a taxi or pre-booked shuttles from the airport.
Rail:
- The venue of the Jaipur Literature Festival is just 7 km away from the Jaipur Junction railway station, which means just a 15-minute drive.
- You can take auto-rickshaws, taxis, or even Rajasthan roadways buses to the venue.
Road
- Jaipur is well-connected to many cities of India by NH48 and NH52. So you can drive to the city and the venue with your private vehicle easily.
- If you wish to take the bus, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) operates frequent buses to Jaipur from major cities like Delhi, Agra, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad.
Tips For Attending Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
- Make sure you book your travel tickets well in advance to avoid an unnecessary surge in prices.
- You must also get your accommodation booking done near the venue, as they will all be booked after a certain date.
- Try and attend the festivals on weekdays as weekends will see a lot of crowd.
- Arrive at the location a bit earlier than the given time to get prime seats.
- Visit the website in advance to check the daily schedule and decide which zones to attend, so that you do not miss anything important.
Summing Up
All in all, the Jaipur Literature Festival is surely going to be a haven for all literature enthusiasts. From intellectual panel discussions, book launches, to music shows and delectable food, the festival is something you must not miss.
