The Kerala Literature Festival, Asia's largest literature festival is preparing for its ninth edition this year with Germany as the guest nation. Set to take place from 22nd to 25th January 2026, the festival will this time host an extraordinary line-up of global thinkers, writers, performers, and artists from all over the world. 

With a footfall of over half a million, KLF has grown to become a household name and one of India's major cultural event with global speakers and delegations flocking to the city to witness the event in its glory. Incidentally, UNESCO has declared Kozhikode as India's first City of Literature in 2023 and KLF was the key catalyst for getting this honour.

The 2026 edition promises to deepen its commitment to dialogue on various genres and disciplines, bringing together voices from across the world who are shaping contemporary thought and cultural expression. This year, KLF will host discussions on literature as well as pressing global issues, including environmentalism, sustainability, feminism, human rights violation, cyber security and more. The festival will feature 600+ speakers from 15+ countries in 300+ sessions. 

The last editions of KLF featured global speakers including Nobel Laureates, Booker Prize winners and noted celebrities. Last year was particularly special as we featured 6 Booker prize-listed authors including Jenny Erpenbeck, Georgi Gospodinov, Paul Lynch and others. Additionally, it hosted Nobel laureates Venki Ramakrishnan and Esther Duflo among many other celebrated guests.