Kerala Literature Festival

Kerala Literature Festival
GenreLiterary festival
Dates22 to 25 Jan, 2026
FrequencyAnnual
LocationsKozhikode Beach, Kerala, India
CountryIndia
Years active2016–present
Previous eventJanuary 23 – January 26, 2025
Next eventJanuary 22 – January 25, 2026
PatronDC Kizhakkemuri Foundation
Websitehttp://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.