Kochi, Jan 24: The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters 2026, South India’s Biggest literary festival, is set to dazzle audiences with Live Music Evenings at the iconic Nishagandhi Auditorium, 7.30 pm onwards. Over 3 nights, festival goers will experience a vibrant mix of musical genres blending contemporary sounds, folk roots, and global influencers.
Program Schedule:
- Jan 30th, 2026: Playback singer Naresh Iyer joins guitarist-composer Vijay Ganesan and vocalists Srikant Hariharan and Aparna Harikumar for a genre-blending performance.
- Jan 31st, 2026: Kerala band Thakara presents folk-fusion rhythms with a contemporary twist.
- 01ST Feb 2026: Shanka Tribe, featuring singer-songwriter Neha Nair, delivers a high-energy mix of electronic, tribal, and live instrumentation.
Each evening promises to be a musical journey, with performances to enthral, inspire and connect audiences from all walks of life. The festival aims to blend artistic excellence with cultural celebration, making MBIFL evenings a highlight of the literary festival.
M V Shreyams Kumar, Festival Chairman, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Group, said, “MBIFL has always been about celebrating ideas and creativity. Our Live Musical Evenings are an extension of this vision—where music meets literature, and audiences experience culture in its most vibrant form.”
The Live Musical Evenings at MBIFL 2026 truly celebrate the harmony of music, culture, and creativity. Audiences can look forward to three unforgettable nights of performances designed to inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impression.