For the 18th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, which will take place from January 30 to February 3, 2025, Teamwork Arts, India’s festival curator and production company, has revealed the first speakers. Described as the “greatest literary show on Earth,” the festival will bring together writers, intellectuals, and readers to examine the transcendental potential of literature and its special capacity to unite people from different cultures. The event will take place in Jaipur’s Clarks Amer.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 Speakers
We’re thrilled to welcome Miriam Margolyes to Jaipur Literature Festival 2025!
Join Miriam Margolyes live as she shares her stories, filled with wit, wisdom, and her unique perspectives, at the world’s grandest celebration of words and ideas. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/GjIgozWM2f
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The largest book festival in the world will emphasise the ability of narrative to promote empathy and heal divisions in its 2025 edition. By using eco-friendly methods, the festival will also encourage sustainability. A unique literary festival, the programme will include debates, conversations, and performances that merge literary masterpieces, cultural wealth, and an emphasis on a greener future.
Over 300 speakers spanning five different venues will be featured in the 18th edition of the literary event which will showcase a strong lineup of Indian and international literary figures.
Literary figures such as André Aciman, Anirudh Kanisetti, Anna Funder, Ashwani Kumar, Cauvery Madhavan, Claudia De Rham, David Nicholls, Fiona Carnarvon, Manav Kaul, Miriam Margolyes, Nathan Thrall, Prayaag Akbar, Priyanka Mattoo, Stephen Greenblatt, Tina Brown, V. V. Ganeshananthan, Venki Ramakrishnan, and Yaroslav Trofimov are among the first list of speakers.
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Highlights Of The Festival
You simply cannot miss it, after all, it is a literary extravaganza like no other! Jaipur Literature Festival returns in 2025 with its caravan of topmost thinkers, writers, and speakers. Make sure you join us to celebrate the power of ideas. pic.twitter.com/8DDxdNQBDF
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Through the Jaipur Music Stage and Heritage Evenings, which feature thrilling performances by well-known Indian and international artists, the festival in Jaipur honours literature, the arts, and culture while highlighting Rajasthan’s rich legacy and bringing life to the celebrations.
Launching its eleventh edition, Jaipur BookMark (JBM) is a premier B2B literary networking platform that promotes creativity, cooperation, and new prospects for publishers, authors, literary agents, and business executives. The festival’s business division is called JBM.
By featuring works and discussions in a variety of languages, such as Hindi, Bengali, Rajasthani, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odiya, Sanskrit, Assamese, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, and Urdu, the Jaipur Literature Festival highlights its dedication to representing India’s literary heritage while also promoting linguistic diversity.
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One well-known literary occasion that encourages inclusivity and freedom of expression is the Jaipur Literature Festival. It unites voices that promote variety, spur creativity, and question the status quo. For readers, authors, and those who love stimulating discussions, the 2025 edition is the perfect place to be. It is a celebration of ideas, cultures, and stories. It is a venue for intellectual and cultural interaction that is democratic and non-aligned.
What: Jaipur Literature Festival
Where: Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur
When: January 30 to February 3, 2025
Cover Image Credit: Instagram/@jaipurlitfest
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