Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Literary Festivals in Delhi and Jaipur 2026
In 2026, two big literary festivals are happening in India.
The Delhi Shabdotsav will take place from January 2 to 4 at the National Stadium and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
It is organized by the Delhi Government and will feature over 100 speakers, including Ajit Doval, and more than 40 book releases.
The Jaipur Literature Festival will be held from January 15 to 19 at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur.
It will have over 300 sessions with more than 500 speakers, including famous authors like Kiran Desai and Banu Mushtaq.
Both festivals will have cultural performances and discussions on various topics.
The Delhi festival is free to attend, while the Jaipur festival has different registration options starting from Rs 100 for students.
These festivals are great places to enjoy literature, music, and cultural activities.
Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 is a literary and cultural festival organized by the Delhi Government from January 2 to 4, 2026, at the National Stadium and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 will be held from January 15 to 19, 2026, at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, featuring over 300 sessions and 500 speakers.
Delhi Shabdotsav will be inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan as the chief guest.
Jaipur Literature Festival will include notable speakers like Kiran Desai, Banu Mushtaq, Leo Varadkar, Vir Das, and Viswanathan Anand.
Both festivals will feature cultural performances, with Delhi having six performances and two poets’ meets, and Jaipur offering music performances by various artists.
- Who
- Organized by Delhi Government and Teamwork Arts, featuring writers, thinkers, artists, students, and readers
- What
- Literary and cultural festivals
- When
- Delhi: January 2 to 4, 2026; Jaipur: January 15 to 19, 2026
- Where
- Delhi: National Stadium and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium; Jaipur: Hotel Clarks Amer
- Why
- To celebrate India’s cultural, literary, and ideological consciousness
- Event 1
- Delhi Shabdotsav 2026
- Event 2
- Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
- Delhi Event Date
- January 2 to 4, 2026
- Delhi Event Venue
- National Stadium and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
- Delhi Event Inauguration
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Delhi Event Chief Guest
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
- Delhi Event Key Speakers
- Ajit Doval, 100+ prominent speakers
- Delhi Event Book Releases
- 40+ books
- Delhi Event Cultural Performances
- 6 performances, 2 poets’ meets
- Jaipur Event Date
- January 15 to 19, 2026
- Jaipur Event Venue
- Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
- Jaipur Event Speakers
- 300+ sessions, 500+ speakers
- Jaipur Event Notable Speakers
- Kiran Desai, Banu Mushtaq, Leo Varadkar, Vir Das, Viswanathan Anand
- Jaipur Event Music Performances
- Soumik Datta, Vasu Dixit Collective, Parvaaz, Thaikkudam Bridge
- Jaipur Event Registration
- Student: Rs 100, General: Rs 200, Friend of the Festival: Rs 14,000
Sources
Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Date, time, venue and key speakers including Ajit Doval and CP Radhakrishnan
‘India faced numerous invasions, yet strong roots enabled it to re-establish itself every time’: CM as she inaugurates ‘Delhi Shabdotsav’
Jaipur Literature Festival 2026: Dates, venue, star speakers and registration details – Check complete guide
A month of litfests: KLF 2026 to host writers from 17 countries
