Bengaluru: Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 set for third edition
The third edition of the Book Brahma Literature Festival is scheduled for August 14–23 in Bengaluru, featuring a mix of literary discussions, musical performances, and film screenings. The event will host over 400 participants across multiple languages and is free to the public.
Why it matters
Cultural festivals of this scale play a significant role in promoting regional literature and arts, fostering intellectual exchange across diverse linguistic communities.
The third edition of the Book Brahma Literature Festival (BBLF) will be held at the St. John’s Auditorium in Koramangala from August 14 to 23, bringing together literature and the performing arts.
The opening seven days (August 14–20) will feature a lineup of performances, BBLF Book World, and a flea and handicrafts market.
The evenings of August 14, 15, and 16 will feature live musical performances by Shilpa Mudbi, Ramachandra Hadapad and Ensemble, and Sunidhi Ganesh with the Gig Man Live Band, respectively.
A conversation with filmmaker Natesh Hegde, followed by a special screening of his acclaimed film Vaghachipani, will be held on the evening of August 21. On the following day, August 22, a Sitar recital by Rafi Khan and Shafi Khan, and a Carnatic vocal concert by T.S. Satyavathi and ensemble will take place.
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