Literature Live! – The Mumbai LitFest 2026

Literature Live! – The Mumbai LitFest 2026 is a three-day literary festival bringing together celebrated authors, thinkers, speakers and performers for conversations on books, ideas, culture and contemporary society.

Now in its 17th year, the festival returns to its long-standing venue partner, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai. The programme features sessions, discussions, workshops and performances spanning multiple themes and genres, offering audiences opportunities to engage with diverse perspectives and explore the power of literature.

Featured authors and speakers include:

• Allan Sealy

• Gagan Gill

• Javed Akhtar

• Jerry Pinto

• Kaushik Basu

• Pavan Varma

• Ratna Pathak Shah

• Shanta Gokhale

• Shashi Tharoor

• Shefali Shah

The festival will also host The Little Festival, a parallel programme designed especially for children, making the event an opportunity for families and young readers to participate in literary and cultural activities.

Schedule:

• 23 October 2026: 2:00 PM onwards

• 24 October 2026: 10:30 AM onwards

• 25 October 2026: 10:30 AM onwards

Admission is free, with entry on a first-come-first-served basis. Visitors can explore the festival registration and programme details through the official event registration platform.

The festival offers readers, students, writers and culture enthusiasts an opportunity to discover new ideas, hear from influential voices and participate in Mumbai's vibrant literary community.