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Jaipur Literature Festival 2027
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2027: 14–18 January at Clarks Amer
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The Jaipur Literature Festival 2027 will be held from 14 to 18 January at Hotel Clarks Amer on JLN Marg, according to the festival's website. It is the 20th edition of the festival that began in 2006, directed by Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple and produced by Teamwork Arts. The organisers say each edition features more than 250 speakers and over 100 performing artistes across several stages inside the hotel grounds. Names on the festival's 2027 list in early October included Olga Tokarczuk, Esther Duflo, Geetanjali Shree, Sudha Murty, Homi K. Bhabha, Meera Syal and Lyse Doucet, with more to follow. Entry is by online registration: prices vary by category, students pay less, and everyone aged 12 and above needs their own registration, which arrives as a mobile badge with a QR code. Sessions are first come, first seated. The Jaipur Music Stage runs on the same grounds from 14 to 16 January with separate tickets, Jaipur BookMark, the publishing forum, runs alongside, and Friend of the Festival packages, which add lounges, meals and evening events, start at ₹14,500. The opening day coincides with Jaipur's Kite Festival. This page lists festival sessions and other literary events in Jaipur.
Good to know
- Register online before you arrive. General and student registrants get a mobile badge, and no physical pass needs collecting.
- Carry photo ID for everyone, including children. Under-12s can enter on a parent's registration.
- Pick two or three must-see sessions a day and reach each stage 20 minutes early. Popular talks fill and close.
- JLN Marg jams during festival hours. Stay within a short ride of Clarks Amer or allow 45 minutes from the old city.
- Mornings are cold and afternoons sunny. Dress in layers and carry water.
- 14 January is also Makar Sankranti, when Jaipur flies kites all day. Two-wheeler riders should watch for kite string.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Jaipur Literature Festival 2027?
14 to 18 January 2027, according to the festival's website. It is the 20th edition.
Where is JLF 2027 held?
At Hotel Clarks Amer on JLN Marg in south Jaipur.
Is the Jaipur Literature Festival free?
No. Entry is by paid online registration, with prices that vary by category and lower rates for students. Children under 12 enter on a parent's registration.
What is the Jaipur Music Stage?
The festival's evening music programme at Clarks Amer, on 14–16 January 2027. It is ticketed separately from the literature festival.
What does a Friend of the Festival package cost?
Packages start at ₹14,500, according to the festival's FAQ, and can be bought for single days or all five.
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