Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest returns for its 15th edition! Founded in 2010 by Anil Dharker, this much-loved festival is a celebration of literary excellence, and is proud to be recognised as one of the most important arts festivals in India.
With an exciting line-up of authors and a range of conversations, book launches, workshops and much more, the litfest brings all literature lovers together.
EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL
CONVERSATIONS
Enjoy stimulating conversations among authors. Delve into historical worlds, enter future realms, or find out more about your favourite fictional characters!
DEBATE
Who doesn't enjoy a gripping debate? Witness speakers battle each other - armed with only their intellectual prowess - and you get to decide who wins!
BOOK LAUNCHES
The latest books will be launched at the festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your hands on the most awaited books and get personalised signed copies!
POETRY IN THE PARK
Diverse verses and resonant voices
A poetry open mic hosted by Poets of Mumbai
BOOK SWAP
Take a book, leave a book—participate in this exciting exchange and provide old books with new homes.
LANGUAGE IN FOCUS
Celebrate Marathi as our Language in Focus with Jaywant Dalvi, Slovenian poetry, Mahesh Elkunchwar's essays, photos of the Vari, and Dalit food traditions.
STORYTELLING
Listen to authors as they bring their stories to life on stage.
PERFORMANCES
Literature meets music, poetry and theatre at the festival. Take your pick, and enjoy a lovely evening of performances.
WORKSHOPS
If you have always wanted to write poetry or non-fiction, if you have wanted to hone your literary skills, the festival has you covered. Learn from some of the brilliant minds out there.
AWARDS
Celebrate some of the finest authors of our times, with the Literature Live! Awards.
MYSTORY READINGS
Where creativity meets passion. Listen to winners from our online contest read out their original piece of writing.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Get your books signed by your favourite author.
BOOK IN FOCUS
Discuss The Metamorphosis and listen to reviews of Kafka’s seminal novella.
VRWANDLUNG
Experience Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis from a whole new perspective through our virtual reality installation.