Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Lucknow's Gomti Book Festival Opens to Celebrate Literature
Imagine a big party just for books!
That's the Gomti Book Festival.
It's happening in Lucknow and it's all about celebrating reading and stories.
People who love books, writers, and the government are all involved.
There are tons of book stalls, so you can find your next favorite story.
Plus, you can meet authors and enjoy fun events like music and talks.
The government wants kids to read more than just school books, and they're even giving away books.
It's a great chance to discover new stories and enjoy the world of books!
The 4th Gomti Book Festival was inaugurated in Lucknow on September 20, 2025.
The festival is organized by the National Book Trust, India, in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the University of Lucknow.
The event featured over 225 publishers and over 200 bookstalls.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the importance of reading, urging students to read more books.
The festival includes author interactions, workshops, and cultural performances and will last until September 28, 2025.
- Who
- Book lovers, publishers, and government officials.
- What
- The 4th Gomti Book Festival, a literary event with book stalls, author interactions, and cultural performances.
- When
- Inaugurated on September 20, 2025, and continuing through September 28, 2025.
- Where
- University of Lucknow, India.
- Why
- To promote reading, literature, and culture.
- Event Name
- 4th Gomti Book Festival
- Location
- University of Lucknow
- Dates
- September 20-28, 2025
- Organizers
- National Book Trust, India, Govt. of UP, University of Lucknow
- Inauguration Date
- September 20, 2025
- Chief Guest
- Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of UP
- Publishers
- Over 225
- Bookstalls
- Over 200