Lahore Literary Festival

Lahore Literary Festival 14th edition of LLF took place February 6-8 / Alhamra Arts Center. Our next edition takes place early 2027.

The Lahore Literary Festival celebrates the pure power of the written word and explores the interconnections between literature and art, theater, film, television, journalism, and activism. The festival is being held in Pakistan's creative capital. Lahore has a proud and long tradition of producing literary stars and inspiring enduring works.

Sarmad Khoosat at LLF, 2020
10/09/2026

Sarmad Khoosat at LLF, 2020

From the Archives: LLF at the British Library, London — 2018A memorable session at the British Library, London, featurin...
07/09/2026

From the Archives: LLF at the British Library, London — 2018

A memorable session at the British Library, London, featuring three distinctive voices: acclaimed Sri Lankan novelist Romesh Gunesekera, Pakistani writer Osama Siddique, historian and author Shrabani Basu; moderated by The Guardian’s renowned literary critic Claire Armitstead.

The conversation explored literature, history, identity, and the enduring connections between South Asia and the wider world.

A look back at LLF’s international journey—and at the conversations that continue to resonate.

LLF 2018 London, Time Past, Time Present with Osama Siddique, Romes...

Umber Khairi interviewing David Tonge on Turkey and its Ottomanesque politics.
01/09/2026

Umber Khairi interviewing David Tonge on Turkey and its Ottomanesque politics.

Delighted to announce the programme for LLF New York 2026, at the Asia Society. 🇵🇰 🇺🇸 Featuring a stellar line-up, inclu...
31/08/2026

Delighted to announce the programme for LLF New York 2026, at the Asia Society. 🇵🇰 🇺🇸

Featuring a stellar line-up, including Salima Hashmi, Suketu Mehta, Dr Azra Raza, Dur e Aziz Amna, Hazel Kahan, Sunita Kohli, Fifi Haroon, Ayeda Husain and more, for a day of ideas, around art and literature.

Join us on October 10 in New York!

Explore the full programme:

"A safe place for dangerous ideas", the Lahore Literary Festival returns to New York in 2026. Join us for a series of engaging conversations with authors, artists and experts across artistic, cultural and scientific fields.

27/08/2026

The pioneering Japanese artist talked openly about how her mental health and neurodivergence informed her creativity, paving the way for the likes of Turner prize winner Nnena Kalu

Lyse Doucet launched The Finest Hotel in Kabul at LLF in Lahore earlier this year. Roger Crowley was in conversation wit...
24/08/2026

Lyse Doucet launched The Finest Hotel in Kabul at LLF in Lahore earlier this year. Roger Crowley was in conversation with her.

22/08/2026
Ayesha Jalal and Wendy Doniger at the LLF in New York in 2019
22/08/2026

Ayesha Jalal and Wendy Doniger at the LLF in New York in 2019

معروف شاعرہ، ادیبہ اور دانشور فہمیدہ ریاض نے ۲۰۱۴ میں لاہور لٹریری فیسٹیول میں شرکت کی، جہاں انہوں نے اپنی شاعری، ادبی س...
15/08/2026

معروف شاعرہ، ادیبہ اور دانشور فہمیدہ ریاض نے ۲۰۱۴ میں لاہور لٹریری فیسٹیول میں شرکت کی، جہاں انہوں نے اپنی شاعری، ادبی سفر اور سماجی و سیاسی شعور پر گفتگو کی۔ ان کی شرکت نے فیسٹیول میں اردو ادب کی ایک بے باک، مزاحمتی اور منفرد آواز کو نمایاں کیا

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