The Jaipur Literature Festival turns 20 in 2027. For five days, from 14 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, writers, thinkers and readers from across India and the world will gather in Jaipur for conversations on books, history, science, politics and the ideas shaping our times.
The first speakers announced for the 20th edition show the festival's range. Nobel laureates Esther Duflo, the economist, and Olga Tokarczuk, the Polish novelist, lead the list, joined by actor and writer Meera Syal, BBC journalist Lyse Doucet, critic James Wood, novelists Isabella Hammad, Tahmima Anam and Omar El Akkad, mathematician Marcus du Sautoy, palaeontologist Steve Brusatte, Hindi poet Anamika and author Sudha Murty. More names will follow. The festival is co-directed by writer Namita Gokhale. The 2027 edition marks two decades of the festival, and its first list of speakers already spans economics, fiction, journalism, criticism, science and poetry.
Where it happens
The festival takes place at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan. During the same dates, Jaipur BookMark – a conclave for the publishing industry – runs at the same venue.
Who it's for
If you love books, this is a festival you don't want to miss. Come to hear writers you already read, discover new ones and join conversations across languages and subjects. Students, families and first-time festival-goers will feel just as welcome as long-time readers. Come for a single day or stay for all five. If you work in publishing, translation or the wider books sector, the festival and Jaipur BookMark together make this the week to be in Jaipur. The registration details and full programme will be added to this listing as soon as they are announced.
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How to Reach Jaipur
1. By Air: Air travel to Jaipur is the most convenient way to reach the city. The Jaipur airport is located at Sanganer, which is 12 km from the heart of the city. It has both international and domestic terminals and is well connected to most of the cities across the globe.
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2. By Rail: You can travel to Jaipur by trains such as Shatabdi Express, which is air-conditioned, very comfortable and connects Jaipur to many important Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jammu, Jaisalmer, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Haridwar, Bhopal, Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Goa. Some of the popular trains are the Ajmer Shatabdi, Pune Jaipur Express, Jaipur Express and Adi S. J. Rajdhani. Also, with the advent of the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train, you can now enjoy the royal splendour of Jaipur even when you are on the move.
3. By Road: Taking a bus to Jaipur is a pocket-friendly and convenient option. The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) runs regular Volvo (air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned) and deluxe buses between Jaipur and other cities within the state. When in Jaipur, you can board the bus from Narayan Singh Circle or the Sindhi Camp bus stand. There is a regular service of buses from New Delhi, Kota, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara and Ajmer.
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1. The weather in Jaipur is sweltering and humid in March. Pack denim, cotton and linen clothes.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and allows bottles to be taken into the venue.
3. Comfortable footwear. Sneakers (a perfect option if it’s not likely to rain) or boots (but make sure they are worn in).
4. A tote bag for all those books and brochures you may want to lug back home.
5. Cash and cards. Most literature festivals have bookstalls with books of invited authors. It’s always a good idea to carry both cash and cards in case technology fails us or if you want to avail of cash discounts that bookstalls give on the spot.
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