The Jaipur Literature Festival—held annually in the historic Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan—is celebrated worldwide as the “greatest literary show on Earth.”
JLF Toronto returns this September, bringing together acclaimed writers, thinkers, artists, and cultural leaders for a vibrant celebration of literature, ideas, and dialogue.
JLF Toronto, in association with TO Live, is part of the internationally renowned Jaipur Literature Festival’s global series, produced by Teamwork Arts. The festival brings audiences into conversations that travel across cultures, disciplines, and borders, exploring timely themes of migration, identity, heritage, gender, democracy, medicine, and the arts.
Celebrating the richness and diversity of South Asian literary culture while embracing global perspectives, JLF Toronto creates a space for meaningful exchange, fresh ideas, and engaging conversations that inspire curiosity and connection. Whether you're a lifelong reader, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the world, JLF Toronto invites you to discover new voices, challenge perspectives, and join the conversation.
Featured speakers:
- Adriana Chartrand
- Lyse Doucet
- Mellissa Fung
- Anosh Irani
- Alka Joshi
- Mary Elizabeth Luka
- Martin Puchner
- Len Senater
- Dr. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh
- Santbir Singh
- Fatima Syed
- Tanya Talaga
- John Vaillant
- Vikram Vij
- Jesse Wente
Join us for an extraordinary weekend where literature meets politics, history meets imagination, and diverse voices come together to celebrate the power of words.
Registrations are now open for festival day passes! Link
Festival pass: $61.50
Single ticket: $13.50
all-in pricing
