23-25TH OCT,at NCPA
MUMBAI'S
LITERATURE FESTIVAL
23-25 Oct.
at NCPA
IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
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Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026 is here!
Ready to dive into three days of stories, ideas, conversations and everything in between? Here’s your quick guide to getting festival-ready:
1. Entry to the festival is free!
2. Create your Literature Lover! account here
3. Once you’ve created your Literature Lover! account, log in to book the events you want to attend. You can book as many events as you like, with a minimum 30-minute gap between them.
4. You will receive a QR code (M-Badge) for all the confirmed sessions on email and/or WhatsApp.
5. Since there is limited seating across all programmes we recommend booking the events in advance.
6. A section of seats across all the events will be available at the festival for on-the-spot entry.
HOW TO ATTEND
1. When you arrive, head to the Festival Desk to collect your physical badge and lanyard. This will be valid for all three days, 23–25 October.
2. Keep your M-Badge handy. Your QR code will be scanned at the entrance to each event you’ve booked, so have it ready as you make your way in.
3. Please arrive at the session venue at least 15 minutes before the event begins. Your booked seat will be held until then. After that, unclaimed seats will be released for on-the-spot entry.
See you at the festival! 📚
Experience The Festival
POETRY IN THE PARK
Diverse verses and resonant voices
A poetry open mic hosted by Poets of Mumbai
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!
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 SWAP
Take a book, leave a book - participate in this exciting exchange and provide old books with new homes.
STORYTELLING
Listen to authors as they bring their stories to life on stage.
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.
BOOK IN FOCUS
The Book in Focus contest at Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest celebrates readers and their love for great stories. This year, participants turn to Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, a powerful coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of revolution and war, exploring themes of identity, freedom, family and belonging.
AWARDS
Celebrate some of the finest authors of our times, with the Godrej Literature Live! Awards.
PERFORMANCES
Literature meets music, poetry and theatre at the festival. Take your pick, and enjoy a stirring evening of performances.
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.
