Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Mumbai LitFest 2025: International Authors, Diverse Themes, and Centennial Celebration
Imagine a giant party for books and stories happening in Mumbai!
It's called the Mumbai LitFest and it's happening for the 16th time.
Lots of authors, like 100 of them from 15 different countries, are coming to share their amazing stories and ideas.
They will talk about important things like how to be strong, what's fair, and even have a big talk about if India and China should be friends.
There's also a special event celebrating a very famous old book called 'The Great Gatsby' because it's 100 years old!
There's even a fun part for kids called 'The Little Festival' and a place for poets to share their poems.
The best part is that everyone can go and listen for free!
The 16th edition of Mumbai LitFest, featuring 100 authors from 15 countries, has commenced.
The festival will cover diverse themes including society, gender, health, current affairs, environment, science, history, and poetry.
Key events include a 'Great Debate' on India-China relations, 'Poetry in the Park', and 'The Little Festival' for children.
A special session will commemorate the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' in collaboration with Art Deco Alive.
The festival aims to balance showcasing established authors with providing a platform for emerging writers, with free entry to all sessions.
- Who
- Literature Live! Mumbai LitFest, featuring 100 authors from 15 countries, including festival co-director Quasar Thakore Padamsee.
- What
- The 16th edition of the Mumbai LitFest, a literature festival showcasing diverse themes, established and emerging writers, performances, discussions, and a centennial celebration of 'The Great Gatsby'.
- When
- November 7-9, 2025.
- Where
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point, Mumbai.
- Why
- To celebrate literature, ideas, and achievements, foster discussions on a wide range of topics, and provide a platform for both established and emerging writers.
For The Great Debate: India and China Must Be Friends
Against The Great Debate: India and China Must Be Friends
India and China Relations
For The Great Debate: India and China Must Be Friends
Lt Gen. S. L. Narasimhan and Vappala Balachandran will argue in favor of the motion, likely focusing on diplomacy and economics that necessitate friendship.
Against The Great Debate: India and China Must Be Friends
Sandeep Unnithan and Sriparna Pathak will argue against the motion, potentially highlighting geopolitical tensions or other factors that hinder such a friendship.
- Festival Name
- Literature Live! Mumbai LitFest 2025
- Dates
- November 7 - November 9, 2025
- Location
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point, Mumbai
- Edition
- 16th
- International Participation
- 100 authors from 15 countries
- Featured Events
- Great Debate (India-China), Poetry in the Park, The Little Festival, Book in Focus: The Great Gatsby (100th Anniversary)
- Admission
- Free entry to all sessions
Sources
Tracing The History of Mumbai's Oldest & First Literary Festival, Literature Live! Mumbai LitFest 2025
Mumbai LitFest 2025 Begins Today At NCPA: Check Day 1 Schedule & Complete Guide
