Shillong Literary Festival 2026, 12–14 Nov
By Tour Meghalaya travel desk · Published 19 Oct, 1:47 am · Updated 19 Oct, 1:47 am IST
- Status
- Scheduled
- Where
- Shillong
- When
- 12–14 Nov
- Verified
- Official: Meghalaya Tourism
Poster: Meghalaya Tourism. Tickets and line-up can change — check the official page before you travel.
The Shillong Literary Festival 2026 is a three-day celebration of literature, ideas, storytelling, and creativity, set to take place in Shillong in November 2026. The festival brings together writers, poets, thinkers, artists, performers, and literary enthusiasts from Meghalaya, across India, and around the world. The programme features literary discussions, author sessions, poetry readings, book launches, live art, music, and theatrical performances. Set against the distinctive setting of Ward’s Lake, the festival provides a platform for diverse voices and perspectives while encouraging conversations around literature, culture, society, creativity, and contemporary ideas.
- Dates
- November 12 - 14, 2026
- Venue
- Ward’s Lake, Shillong
- Timings
- 10:00 AM onwards
- Organised by
- The Circus Entertainment
What this means for your trip
- Hotels and cabs fill up around festival dates — book early.
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