Third Edition of Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival announced from 18th-21st February

The Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival (DUILF), a celebration of literature, ideas and cultural dialogue, is set to return for its 3rd Edition from 18th to 21st February 2026, at the Dibrugarh University, Assam. Organised by the Dibrugarh University in association with the Foundation for Culture, Arts and Literature (FOCAL), a Guwahati-based non-profit Trust, the four-day festival will continue to strengthen and establish India’s presence on the global literary map.


DUILF 2026 will bring together over 150 speakers, writers, and poets from 25 countries, including among others, internationally acclaimed literature such as Ann Morgan, known for her global literary project A Year of Reading the World; Kyung-sook Shin, award-winning South Korean author; Yesse Dorei Thongchi, acclaimed Indian author, Mai Khaled, Egyptian novelist recognised for her singular contribution to Middle East literature. Alongside these authors, the festival will host other storytellers, performers, and cultural practitioners. DUILF-3, which continues the trend of previous editions, is expected to see between 10,000 to 12,000 literary enthusiasts attending the festival.


The theme for this year’s edition will spotlight literature from the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region where words will weave worlds, encouraging cross-cultural conversations while continuing to foreground the rich oral traditions and cultural heritage of Northeast India. Over the four days, DUILF 2026 will feature author conversations, panel discussions on topics ranging from poetry, fiction to international affairs, films and sports; readings, workshops and community-led cultural experiences, reinforcing the festival’s growing role in India’s cultural tourism landscape.


Rahul Jain, Curator and Chief Coordinator, DUILF, said, “DUILF was envisioned as a space where global literary voices meet the unique cultural imagination of Northeast India. The 2026 edition will deepen this dialogue by bringing Middle Eastern and North African narratives into conversation with young audiences, students and readers. Our aim is to build empathy, spark curiosity, and bring people together through literature, while also portraying the region as an important cultural hub.