Feb, 10: The Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival a vibrant celebration of literature, ideas, and cultural dialogue is set to return for its 3rd Edition from 18th to 21st February 2026, at Dibrugarh University. Organised by Foundation for Culture, Arts and Literature a Guwahati-based non-profit Trust in association with Dibrugarh University, the the four-day festival continues to strengthen and establish the North-East’s presence on the global literary map, while providing a platform to literary enthusiasts to listen to authors from other countries and continents. 

As DUILF prepares to welcome audiences from across India and the world, the festival has announced its sponsors for the 2026 edition, with SBI Mutual Fund coming on-board as a partner for a third consecutive edition. Other key institutional and regional supporters including Central Warehousing Logistics, Indian Oil, SBI, Oil India, NRL, Tea Baord and Assam’s own North East Dairy Products Ltd among others.

DUILF 2026 will bring together over 150 speakers, writers, and poets from 25 countries, including internationally acclaimed voices 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; and 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, 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 East and North African 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 and 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.

Speaking on the announcement, Rahul Jain, Curator and Chief Coordinator, DUILF, said,

“DUILF was envisioned as a space where global literary voices meet and interact with university and college students, besides other literary enthusiasts thereby stirring the unique cultural pot of Northeast India. I am grateful to our partners who share our vision and focus on engaging young readers, students and first-time festival-goers, and in building a culture of reading and dialogue among the youth of Northeast India and beyond. The 2026 edition will deepen this dialogue by bringing the Middle East and North African narratives into the conversation.”