Shangri-La literary festival on Dec. 26, 27

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Nov. 4: The Shangri-La Literature Festival is all set to take place on December 26 and 27, 2026, at Hotel Himalay in Lalitpur, bringing together literature, arts and performance in a celebration of creativity, ideas and cultural exchange.

Organised by the Kathmandu Shangrila Foundation, the two-day festival aims to create a vibrant platform for writers, artists, performers, readers and cultural enthusiasts to engage with diverse voices, discover new perspectives and celebrate the richness of artistic expression. According to the festival director Ken Subedi, at least six award-winning authors from India shall be participating in the festival as guest speakers.

Some of them include Manu Joseph, Ruchir Joshi, Jerry Pinto and Satish Padmanabhan. The festival will primarily feature interaction panels spanning literature, the visual and performing arts, and conversations around books, film and society.