The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre from October 24 to November 1, bringing together literature, poetry, ghazals, comedy, folk theatre and music. The nine-day event will feature a diverse programme celebrating Gujarati culture and literature, alongside devotional performances and patriotic songs.
The festival will open on October 24 with Poetry Unplugged, a tribute to Gujarati poet Niranjan Bhagat on his birth centenary. On October 25, Riverfront Retreat will explore Ahmedabad’s unique identity through books and ideas, followed by Shabd Symphony on October 26, a musical tribute to late composer Gaurang Vyas. The programme will feature the folk-comedy play Jitharo Bhabho on October 27, followed by Bhajan Clubbing, featuring Osman Mir and Aamir Mir, on October 28. Hasya Rang will showcase Gujarati humour and satire on October 29, while Sahitya Mane Game Chhe (I Love Literature) on October 30 will examine the importance and influence of books. The October 31 programme, Gazal Unplugged, will celebrate Gujarati ghazals, before the festival concludes on November 1 with Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, a musical tribute to patriotism and national pride.
Beyond the stage performances, the festival will offer activities catering to readers, aspiring writers and children. Daily writing workshops will provide participants with opportunities to develop their skills, while the Children’s Pavilion will operate from 10 am to 1 pm. An Authors’ Corner will also enable visitors to meet writers, interact with them and discuss books, making the festival a platform for literary engagement across age groups.