The Dehradun Literature Festival 2026 will be held from Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 29 November at Doon International School, Dehradun. According to Time Out India, registration is free and online. If you plan a weekend in the hills, this is one to bookmark.
Quick answer
- Dates: 27 to 29 November 2026.
- Venue: Doon International School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Start time: 10 am, with gates opening at 10 am.
- Entry: the ticketing listing shows prices starting at zero.
- Speakers: the listing does not name any yet.
Dehradun Literature Festival 2026: what we know
The district.in listing describes the lineup as authors, poets, thinkers, artists and readers. It names no speakers, so check the official site for the schedule as it fills in.
The listing shows tickets starting at zero. It does not say which passes are free, so register early and confirm what your pass includes.
How to plan your visit
Gates open at 10 am each day, so an early start helps. Dehradun is well connected by road, rail and air, and the school venue is a short ride from the city centre. However, festival weekends fill hotels quickly, so book your stay soon.
Also carry a photo ID, since registration systems often ask for it at the gate. Bring a light jacket, because late November evenings in Uttarakhand turn cool.
Who it suits
Literature festivals mix author talks, readings and panels, so they suit readers, students and families alike. A free pass also makes it easy to try one session and leave if it is not for you.
Because the lineup is not yet published, treat early plans as flexible. Check the festival’s own page a week before, then decide which sessions to attend.
Other literature festivals around the same time
Several festivals cluster in late November and December. The Shillong Literary Festival runs from 12 to 14 November, as covered in our Shillong guide. The Chennai Lit Fest follows on 14 and 15 November.
The Koshala Literature Festival is on 27 to 30 November at the Lucknow Museum of Heritage and Art, with tickets from ₹100 on BookMyShow. Then the Bangalore Literature Festival runs from 11 to 13 December at Freedom Park, with free entry on online registration.
FAQ
Is the Dehradun Literature Festival free?
Registration is described as free and online. The ticketing listing starts at zero, but it does not say which passes cost money.
Where is the Dehradun Literature Festival held?
It is held at Doon International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The first day starts at 10 am.
Can I attend both Dehradun and Koshala festivals?
Not fully. Both start on 27 November, so you would need to pick one or split a single day between cities.
