5th edition of Banaras Lit Fest
काशी साहित्य कला उत्सव
Four days of books, ideas, music and performance by the Ganga. Register once and your pass works for every day of the festival.
Interested in partnering with BLF 2027? Write to info@banaraslitfest.com
Literature sits at the centre, with music, theatre, art and conversation woven around it, the way Banaras has always done it. The full day-by-day programme will be published closer to the festival.
Book launches, author talks, literary debates and publishing culture
Banaras gharana, ragas, thumri and classical performances
Nukkad natak, dramatic storytelling and folk traditions
Conversations with public figures and thinkers
Live painting, installations and visual art
Curated visual stories of Banaras and its culture
Recognising outstanding writing across categories
A talent stage for singing, dance and spoken word
Stand-up, spoken-word poetry and open expression
A public speaking competition for young voices
Novelists, poets, historians, diplomats and translators, with more names added every week. See all BLF 2027 speakers
Fill in the form above. It takes about a minute and one pass covers all four days.
Your delegate pass arrives on email as a PDF with your personal QR code. Keep it on your phone.
Our volunteers scan the QR code at entry. Carry the ID you registered with.
Please read these before you register. Registering for a pass means you accept them.
Questions? Write to info@banaraslitfest.com
