As the cultural heartbeat of Gujarat quickens, Ahmedabad International Literature Festival 2025 (AILF) is ready to return — brighter, bolder, and more inclusive than ever. This year’s edition reaffirms AILF’s role not just as a literary festival, but as a growing movement that brings together diverse voices, vibrant expressions, and thoughtful dialogue in one unforgettable celebration.
A Tapestry of Languages and Literature
AILF has always stood for plurality — of voices, languages, and storytelling forms. From folk literature to futuristic fiction, from ancient epics to new-age narratives, the festival is set to spotlight a spectrum of works that reflect the evolving face of literature across regions and genres.
Expect immersive conversations across languages, genres, and geographies — with literature being explored not just as text, but as lived experience.
New Chapters Unfolding
AILF 2025 introduces exciting new elements that reflect the dynamic nature of storytelling today:
Cinema & Literature: A segment focused on adaptations, screenwriting, and the influence of literature on visual storytelling.
Young Voices Platform: Featuring interactive sessions designed for young readers, writers, and thinkers.
Translation Matters: Celebrating the power of translation in building bridges across cultures.
Interactive Installations & Workshops: A hands-on space for literary enthusiasts to engage with language, performance, and publishing in new ways.
The festival will also feature heritage-based experiences, local publisher showcases, and multi-format sessions that go beyond conventional stage discussions.
Rooted in Culture, Driven by Community
At its heart, AILF is built by a community — of readers, writers, volunteers, educators, and cultural organizations — who believe in the transformative power of literature. With support from students, cultural partners, and literature lovers from across the globe, this year’s festival promises smoother experiences, deeper engagement, and wider outreach.
Whether it’s managing the logistics, curating the vibe, or facilitating meaningful interactions, every individual involved plays a role in turning this festival into a space of belonging and celebration.
Why AILF 2025 Matters
In a world of quick content and digital noise, AILF continues to provide space for nuance, depth, and dialogue. It offers a rare chance to pause and engage — not just with texts, but with ideas that challenge, comfort, and connect us.
This festival is not just about books — it’s about voices, values, and visions. It’s about reminding ourselves that stories still matter — perhaps now more than ever.
📅 Festival Dates: आज 11&12 October,2025
📍 Location: Centre for Environmental Education, Ahmedabad
Join the celebration of words, wisdom, and wonder — because at AILF 2025, every story finds a stage.