Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2027 | Kanakakkunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) returns for its eighth edition from 28 to 31 January 2027 at Kanakakkunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Launched in 2018, MBIFL is a literature and cultural festival presented by Mathrubhumi, bringing together writers, artists and thinkers from around the world for four days of discussions, debates and performances centred on ideas, literature, culture and art.

The four-day festival provides a platform for writers, artists and thinkers to share ideas, challenge perspectives and explore different viewpoints through conversations, debates and performances. Previous editions have hosted internationally recognised personalities, including Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka, Man Booker International Prize winner Jokha Alharthi, Pulitzer Prize winner Declan Walsh, Academy Award–nominated writer and lyricist Sjón, Colum McCann, Alexandra Pringle and Jnanpith Award winner Amitav Ghosh.

The eighth edition of the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters will feature speakers including Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Aria X:IN, Geetanjali Shree, Meg Mason, Saurav Das, Shelby Van Pelt and Sonam Wangchuk. Registration is available through the official MBIFL website. The festival is presented as South India's Largest Literature Festival.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: 28–31 January 2027
• 📍 Location: Kanakakkunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
• 📞 Contact: 0484-288-2201 (Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM)
• 👤 Organizer: Mathrubhumi
• 🎤 Speaker(s): Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Aria X:IN, Geetanjali Shree, Meg Mason, Saurav Das, Shelby Van Pelt and Sonam Wangchuk