Kerala Literature Festival
| Kerala Literature Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Literary festival |
| Dates | 22 to 25 Jan, 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Locations | Kozhikode Beach, Kerala, India |
| Country | India |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Previous event | January 23 – January 26, 2025 |
| Next event | January 22 – January 25, 2026 |
| Patron | DC Kizhakkemuri Foundation |
| Website | http://www.keralaliteraturefestival.com/ |
Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), founded in 2016, is an annual literary festival held on the beaches of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. The 9th and the latest edition of KLF was held from January 22–25, 2026. Kerala Literature Festival is organized by the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded in 2001 as a tribute to late D.C. Kizhakemuri , a freedom fighter, social activist, writer, and publisher. He was instrumental in the abolishment of sales tax on books. Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is endorsed and supported by the Government of Kerala, Kerala Tourism , and Culture Department. Renowned poet – critic Prof. K. Satchidanandan is the Festival Director along with Publisher Ravi Deecee of DC Books is the Chief Facilitator. The editorial team of DC Books works closely with KLF on the content.