Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Kerala Literature Festival 2026 to Unite 400 Global Voices
The Kerala Literature Festival is a big event where people from all over the world come to talk about books, art, music, movies, and ideas.
It started in 2016 and has grown very popular.
In 2025, over 600 speakers from 15 countries came, and more than 650,000 people visited.
The festival is held at Kozhikode Beach and is a big part of the region's tourist calendar.
Next year, in 2026, the festival plans to bring together 400 global voices to share their thoughts and stories.
The Kerala Literature Festival, founded in 2016, is a major event that combines literature with art, music, cinema, and philosophy.
The 8th edition in 2025 hosted over 600 speakers from 15 countries and attracted 650,000 visitors.
The festival is promoted by the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation and supported by the Government of Kerala.
It is a significant part of the tourist calendar in the region, drawing participants from across India and the world.
The 2026 edition aims to unite 400 global voices at Kozhikode Beach.
- Who
- DC Kizhakemuri Foundation and Government of Kerala
- What
- Kerala Literature Festival 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Kozhikode Beach
- Why
- To unite 400 global voices and celebrate literature, art, music, cinema, and philosophy
- Founded
- 2016
- Promoted by
- DC Kizhakemuri Foundation
- Supported by
- Government of Kerala
- 2025 Edition Speakers
- 600
- 2025 Edition Countries
- 15
- 2025 Edition Visitors
- 650,000
- Location
- Kozhikode Beach