Book Brahma Literature Festival - 2026

Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 | Free Entry | Bengaluru's Biggest Literature & Cultural Festival

📅 August 14–23, 2026

📍 St. John's Auditorium Complex, Koramangala, Bengaluru

🎟️ Free Entry | Registration Recommended 

Register now on bookbrahmalitfest.com

Book Brahma Literature Festival (BBLF) 2026 returns for its highly anticipated third edition, bringing together 10 days of literature, books, culture, music, theatre, crafts, and meaningful conversations at the scenic St. John's Auditorium campus in Koramangala, Bengaluru.

Following two acclaimed editions celebrated for their literary excellence and unique vision, BBLF 2026 expands its cultural canvas with an immersive festival experience from August 14 to 23, 2026.

Visitors are encouraged to Register in advance for a seamless experience.

Festival Schedule

August 14–20: Cultural Fest

The first seven days transform the venue into a vibrant cultural destination featuring:

• BBLF Book World
• Flea & Handicrafts Market
• Live cultural performances
• Food Court

Live Music Performances

• August 14: Shilpa Mudubi
• August 15: Ramachandra Hadapad and Ensemble

August 16: Sunidhi Ganesh with the Gig Man Live Band

August 21–23: The Main Literature Festival

• The signature literary festival spans three days with:
• 200+ curated sessions
• 400+ writers, intellectuals, artists, publishers, booksellers, and subject experts
• 9 parallel venues
• Discussions on literature, society, culture, translation, publishing, and the arts

The festival features participants representing Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English literature, making it one of India's most vibrant multilingual literary gatherings.

Cultural Performances During the Literature Festival

August 21

• 6:30 PM onwards
• Conversation with filmmaker Natesh Hegde
• Special screening of his acclaimed film Vaghachipani

August 22

• 8:30–9:50 AM
• Sitar recital by Rafi Khan and Shafi Khan
• 6:30–8:30 PM
• Carnatic vocal concert by T. S. Satyavathi and ensemble

August 23

• 8:30–9:50 AM
• Hindustani classical concert by Aniruddh Aithal and ensemble
• 6:30–9:30 PM
• Yakshagana performance presented by the Shri Jnanashakti Subrahmanyaswamy Kripaposhita Yakshagana Troupe, Nagavruja Kshetra, Pavanje, under the leadership of Patla Satish Shetty.
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• Festival Highlights
• ✅ Free Entry for Everyone
• Admission is free to all 207 literary sessions, including:
• Panel discussions
• Author conversations
• Book launches
• Cultural performances
• Literary discussions
• Exhibitions
• Festival activities
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Festival Stage

Experience the festival across nine curated Stage:

• Mantapa (Main Stage)
• Angala (Dedicated Kannada Stage)
• Akshara
• Mathana
• Mukha Mukhi
• NewGen
• Anavarana
• Chinnaraloka (Children's Literature)
• PoeTTree (Poetry Pavilion)
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• Prestigious Awards

Four major awards will be presented during Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026:

• Book Brahma Kadambari Puraskara 2026
• Book Brahma Swatantrotsava Katha Sparde 2026
• Book Brahma–Bookworm English Fiction of the Year Award
• Book Brahma Literary Award
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• BBLF Book World

The BBLF Book World remains open throughout the festival from August 14–23, 2026.

Flea Market & Food Court

Running throughout the festival, the Flea & Handicrafts Market showcases artisan products and handcrafted creations, alongside a curated Food Court offering a wide variety of quality cuisine for visitors.

Why Attend Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026?

• One of India's leading multilingual literature festivals
• 10 days of books, culture, music, and arts
• 200+ curated literary sessions
• 400+ renowned speakers and authors
• Live concerts and cultural performances
• Book exhibitions and leading publishers
• Flea market and food court
• Children's literature and poetry spaces
• Free entry for all visitors

Whether you're a reader, writer, student, publisher, translator, researcher, literature enthusiast, or someone who enjoys meaningful conversations and cultural experiences, Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 offers something for everyone.

Register today and be part of 10 unforgettable days celebrating literature, books, ideas, creativity, and culture in Bengaluru.