JLF Seattle 2026

The third edition of JLF Seattle , an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is set to be an unmissable celebration of literature amid the breathtaking beauty of Seattle, a city cradled by water, framed by mountains, and dotted with lush parklands. Known for its seven hills, vibrant trade, groundbreaking music, pioneering technology, and a thriving university culture, Seattle provides the perfect backdrop for ideas to take flight. Prepare for illuminating conversations, stirring performances, and unforgettable literary encounters. The Jaipur Literature Festival , held annually in the historic Pink City of Jaipur in India’s vibrant state of Rajasthan, is hailed worldwide as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’. In January 2026, the 19th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival reaffirmed the power of books and ideas through a remarkable line-up of speakers and sessions. The Festival’s indomitable energy and spirit travels across the world, in its international JLF editions, to several countries that include the US, UK, Canada, Spain, the Maldives, and Australia, seamlessly merging the rich multilingual literary traditions of South Asia with the unique essence of the host regions. Note: Speakers and sessions are subject to change. Click here for the latest information on the festival lineup.