The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), known as the “greatest literary show on earth”, returns for its 18th edition from 30 January to 3 February 2025 at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur.
Teamwork Arts, India’s pioneering curation company and Festival producer, has unveiled the first set of sessions for the 2025 programme, which reinforces the transformative power of books and ideas.
Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, said: "The Jaipur Literature Festival continues to be a beacon of dialogue and storytelling, showcasing the profound impact of literature on understanding and empathy. Each edition reaffirms its role as a vibrant platform where ideas and voices come together to foster a shared sense of humanity."
The 2025 edition of JLF will also host a range of segments that run in parallel to it each year – the Jaipur BookMark (JBM), which will celebrate its 11th edition as a premier B2B platform for the publishing industry, bringing together publishers, authors, literary agents, and industry leaders; the Jaipur Music Stage that showcases electrifying performances by renowned Indian and international musicians; Heritage Evenings set against Jaipur’s historical backdrops; the Festival Buzzaar, which offers diverse artisanal products to shop from; the Festival Bookshop, which stocks books by Festival authors; and finally, an exclusive Friend of the Festival package that lets attendees savour a curated experience of the Festival.
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Namita Gokhale, Festival Co-Director, said: “The Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 is a dynamic mosaic of books and ideas , conversations and arguments, explorations and epiphanies. We interrogate the changing realities of our fractured world, and search for inspiration and belief in a better one.”
William Dalrymple, Festival Co-Director, added: "The 2025 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival encapsulates the spirit of our event — a celebration of diverse voices and powerful narratives that engage, challenge, and inspire audiences from around the world. We are thrilled to present a lineup that reflects the Festival's essence of intellectual and cultural exchange."
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With an ever-evolving legacy, the Festival is a crucial platform of local and global voices. The upcoming edition promises to foster dialogue, bridge divides, and spotlight diverse perspectives with a carefully curated lineup. With over 300 eminent speakers, this year's Festival will feature debate, discourse and stories.