Kerala Literature Festival (KLF)
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Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), founded in 2016, is an annual literary festival held on the beaches of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. The 9th and the latest edition of KLF was held from January 22–25, 2026. Kerala Literature Festival is organized by the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded in 2001 as a tribute to late D.C.
- Language
- English
- Genres
- general lit
- Format
- in-person
- Next edition
- see notes
- Author participation
- 2026 dates in roundups; site lists next edition Jan 2027 India relevance: **High**
- Audience
- The 8th edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) took place from January 23–26, 2025, across four days of with 520 speakers, an audience of 500000, 330 insightful sessions, and seven venues, KLF 2025 brought literature, ideas, and culture to life like never before.
- Age policy
- Children’s Kerala Literature Festival ( CKLF )
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit
- Programme
- The second edition of the festival introduced a programme for students, 'Student KLF', promoting knowledge, literature, art and culture.
- Past editions
- 2001, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026