JAIPUR Literature Festival: Toronto edition

The Jaipur Literature Festival—held annually in the historic Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan—is celebrated worldwide as the “greatest literary show on Earth.” https://www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org/ There is NOW---a TORONTO edition. 7 speakers/author interviews \Ticket purchase link/author bios/schedule is below. General admission seating (you'll sit in the same seat all day) DAY Pass is $62 (for everything) INDIVIDUAL sessions/interviews are $15 (each) https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/JLF-Toronto-2026?utmmedium=crosspromo&utmsource=partner&utmcampaign=jlf2026&utmcontent=torontoisculture JLF Toronto returns this September, bringing together acclaimed writers, thinkers, artists, and cultural leaders for a vibrant celebration of literature, ideas, and dialogue. JLF Toronto, in association with TO Live, is part of the internationally renowned Jaipur Literature Festival’s global series, produced by Teamwork Arts. The festival brings audiences into conversations that travel across cultures, disciplines, and borders, exploring timely themes of migration, identity, heritage, gender, democracy, medicine, and the arts. Celebrating the richness and diversity of South Asian literary culture while embracing global perspectives, JLF Toronto creates a space for meaningful exchange, fresh ideas, and engaging conversations that inspire curiosity and connection. Whether you're a lifelong reader, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the world, JLF Toronto invites you to discover new voices, challenge perspectives, and join the conversation. Each author will speak for 45 minutes (on stage) Featured authors: Tanya Talaga John Vaillant Anosh Irani Vikram Vij Alka Joshi Martin Puchner Dr. Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh Join us for an extraordinary weekend where literature meets politics, history meets imagination, and diverse voices come together to celebrate the power of words. BIO and SCHEDULE here: https://www.tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/JLF-Toronto-2026 DAY PASS: $62 (which I have) INDIVDUAL SESSION: $15 (LUNCH is NOT included. I plan to bring my own lunch and enjoy in at the PARK/Berczy Park/Dog Fountain) See you there! Questions? (When this event is done--we head to Alliance Francaise for a concert with artists from PERU & IRAN)