The TGEP Literary Network
Literary Festivals in India and Around the World
A searchable guide to significant literary festivals, author gatherings and public programmes selected for writers, readers and publishing professionals.
Festivals are places of listening, discovery and literary exchange.
TGEP highlights credible festivals that may help writers encounter new books, ideas, authors and publishing conversations. Every listing links directly to the organiser’s official website.
Upcoming Festivals
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TGEP Recommended · India
Jaipur Literature Festival 2027
A major public literary festival bringing together authors, readers, thinkers and cultural commentators for conversations across books, ideas and public life.
International Book Festival
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026
A large annual festival presenting writers and thinkers from around the world across fiction, politics, science, history, music and live performance.
TGEP Recommended · Global Festival
Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2027
Hay Festival brings together voices from literature, arts, science, politics and public life for talks, debates and creative programmes.
International Literary Festival
Hay Festival Segovia 2026
A Spanish edition of Hay Festival connecting writers, thinkers and audiences through literature, culture and public discussion.
Latin American Literary Festival
Hay Festival Arequipa 2026
An international festival of literature and ideas bringing together writers, thinkers and audiences in the historic city of Arequipa.
International Literary Festival
Hay Festival Cartagena 2027
A major regional gathering of literature, ideas and culture in Cartagena, connecting international and Latin American voices.
African Literary Festival
Nairobi Litfest 2027
A literary gathering in Nairobi creating space for writers, readers and cultural conversations within a growing African literary context.
How writers can use literary festivals well
A festival is most useful when approached with purpose rather than as a general social outing.
Prepare before attending
Review the programme, identify relevant authors and sessions, and understand whether the event is public-facing or professionally focused.
Listen before pitching
Festivals are rarely direct manuscript-submission venues. Use them to learn, build context and understand the publishing conversation.
Verify every arrangement
Confirm tickets, venues, access rules, travel conditions and any programme changes directly with the official organiser.
Please verify before booking travel or tickets
Festival dates, venues, ticket arrangements and programmes may change. Always consult the official organiser’s website before making travel bookings or financial commitments. TGEP provides this guide as a curated information resource and does not administer third-party festivals.
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