Book Launches, Readings & Lit Fests in Trivandrum
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Trivandrum reads seriously, and its literary calendar peaks in January and February. The Kerala Legislature International Book Festival fills the Assembly complex at Palayam for a week in January, with free entry; the 2026 edition ran from 7 to 13 January. The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters follows on the lawns of Kanakakunnu Palace, held from 29 January to 1 February in 2026. Dates for the 2027 editions had not been announced at the time of writing. Through the rest of the year there are book launches at the Press Club and Ayyankali Hall, publishers' book fairs, lectures at the State Central Library, founded in 1829, and poetry readings on Manaveeyam Veedhi and at Alliance Française. Most events are in Malayalam, with English sessions at the larger festivals. This page lists literary events in Thiruvananthapuram, updated daily.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main literature festivals in Trivandrum?
The Kerala Legislature International Book Festival in January and the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters in late January or early February.
Are literary events free?
Book launches, readings and the Assembly's book festival are free. Some festival sessions need registration or a pass.
Are events in English or Malayalam?
Mostly Malayalam. The larger festivals schedule English sessions with national and international authors.
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