Chennai: The Hindu Lit For Life, one of India’s most influential and thought-provoking literature festivals, is set to return to Chennai for its 13th edition on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the Lady Andal School premises. Extending its footprint beyond the two-day festival, Lit For Life 2026 has already engaged audiences through Lit For Life Dialogues and Lit For Life Unplugged held in November and December 2025. Lit For Life Unplugged further reimagined engagement by hosting sessions in informal settings such as bookstores and pubs. Commenting on the festival’s ethos, Nirmala Lakshman, Curator, The Hindu Lit For Life and Chairperson, The Hindu Group, said, “The festival continues to reiterate that literature can go beyond the pages to light up one’s life. The theme ‘Love Every Bit of Lit’ reflects our belief that literature lives everywhere—in culture, public discourse, and everyday life.

Source: The Hindu January 05, 2026 11:36 UTC