TheKarachi Literature Festival 2026 (KLF) will shine even brighter making a much-anticipated comeback to the city of lights with its 17th edition. The event is set to be conducted between February 6 and 8 at the legendary Beach Luxury Hotel and is set to bring about intellectually stimulating and culturally celebrating weekends.
The festival is organized by Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan and is completely free and open to the audience, and it carries on its tradition as a light of open dialogue and literary brilliance.
Karachi Literature Festival 2026 Theme
The theme the festival will be talking about this year is the perennial one of Literature in a Fragile World. In the 17th edition, it will examine how the stories, poetry, and critical thinking are the response to the social, political, and cultural uncertainty that the world is going through today.
The Managing Director of OUP Pakistan, Arshad Saeed Husain, pointed out the goal of the festival:
The dogmas still can be questioned and the mankind can stand before itself and be not afraid as it is one of the few places in the ever-polarized world where literature is concerned.
Karachi Literature Festival 2026 Features
The new version of the year has new exciting segments to earn more viewers:
The Great KLF Debate: A fresh beginning of civic discourse.
Sindhi Mushairo: Attack on the spirit of regional language.
Youth Engagement: An interschool debate and a specially designed Youth Pavilion with storytelling and Workshops.
Karachi Literature Festival 2026 Event Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Event Name | 17th Karachi Literature Festival |
| Dates | Feb 6 – Feb 8, 2026 |
| Venue | Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi |
| Entry Fee | Free (Open to Public) |
| Theme | Literature in a Fragile World |
| Key Attractions | 28 Book Launches, Film Screenings, KLF Awards |
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