Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival Returns to Gangtok October 28
Sikkim is holding the second edition of its arts and literature festival.
It will happen in Gangtok from October 28 to 30.
The festival will bring together writers, poets, artists and other cultural practitioners.
They will talk about identity, memories, landscapes and life in the Himalayan region.
There will also be poetry performances and conversations.
Children and other visitors can join workshops.
The event is meant to help young people discover ideas and share their own voices.
Everyone can attend for free.
The second Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival will take place from October 28 to 30 at The Ridge Park in Gangtok.
The festival is presented by Sikkim’s Students’ Welfare Board and education department and produced by Teamwork Arts.
Writers, poets, thinkers, artists and cultural practitioners will discuss identity, memory, landscape, belonging and contemporary culture.
Featured participants include Chuden Kabimo, Mamang Dai, Nawaraj Parajuli, Ranjit Hoskote, William Dalrymple, Yuvan Aves, Guru T. Ladakhi and Stephen Alter.
The event will include conversations, performances and workshops for children and audiences of all age groups, with free entry.
- Who
- The festival is presented by the Students’ Welfare Board and education department of the Government of Sikkim, produced by Teamwork Arts, and will feature writers, poets, artists and cultural practitioners.
- What
- The second Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival will host discussions, performances and workshops focused on literature, art, culture and ideas.
- When
- October 28 to 30; the report identifies the programme as SALF 2026.
- Where
- The Ridge Park in Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Why
- It aims to create opportunities for young people to engage with culture and connect Sikkim’s cultural voices with national and international perspectives.
- Event
- Second Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival
- Dates
- October 28-30
- Venue
- The Ridge Park, Gangtok
- Presented by
- Students’ Welfare Board and education department, Government of Sikkim
- Produced by
- Teamwork Arts
- Entry
- Open and free to all
- Programme
- Conversations, performances and workshops for different age groups