Faqs

A person can register online by filling in an online form available on the festival website. Then, a valid photo ID will be required to get the Festival Access Tag at the venue. Alternatively, you can register on ground at the venue.

You will receive a confirmation via email and/or SMS.

At the Festival venue, present your code, email or SMS, along with a valid photo ID card at the Festival Registration Desk to receive your Festival Access Tag, which must be worn for the duration of the entire Festival.

If you damage or misplace your Festival Access Tag, the registration process will need to be redone and a fee may be charged to replace the tag.

Only persons aged above 12 years need to be registered individually. Children under the age of 12 years may attend the Festival if a guardian or parent has registered and accompanies the child throughout the Festival. Please carry a valid ID card (or photocopy) of the child.

Yes, you can register multiple people on a single email.

No, Festival Access Tags cannot be collected before the Festival dates.

Kindly contact our Customer Care for further assistance.

Everyone (including children) is required to carry a valid photo identification of themselves (photocopies will be accepted) to complete their registration. Please bring your registration code or a printed copy of your registration confirmation email as well, if registered prior to the Festival. Absence of any required documents may result in refusal of entry.

JLF features a programme of riveting debate and discussion, readings and poetry, music and food with some of the world’s finest minds. As a general participant, you will be able to attend the multitude of sessions taking place across the various sub-venues within the Festival, interact with speakers after their sessions, get books signed by authors, and attend any music and dance performances which are part of the Festival schedule. Do bear in mind that entry to and seating at sessions is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Yes, the Festival can be accessed by wheelchair.

Yes, children can attend the Festival but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Festival merchandise can be bought at the Festival Store.

Yes, there are a number of food stalls at the Festival serving a variety of cuisines and beverages for anyone wishing to purchase a snack/meal. Water will be available for purchase as well. Alternatively, you can bring your own water bottle.

The Festival Directors are Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple and the Festival is produced by Teamwork Arts, which produces over 25 highly acclaimed performing arts, visual arts and literary festivals in India, Australia, Canada, Egypt, Hong Kong, South Africa, the United Kingdom, USA and other countries. Visit www.teamworkarts.com to know more.

JLF has editions in London, England; Belfast, Ireland; Boulder, USA; Houston, USA; New York, USA; Adelaide, Australia; and Toronto, Canada. Every year, more locations are added to this list.

Do keep checking the Festival website for regular updates. Sometimes, the programme schedule does change.

No, we do not allow nor encourage reservation of seats at any session.

The Festival format does not allow submissions as programming. Featured speakers are pre-determined by the Festival Directors.

Anybody above the age of 18 with a valid photo ID card can volunteer at JLF. While preference is given to local residents, all are welcome to apply! If interested, please complete and submit the online application form on our website. Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview prior to Festival. Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their work experience, statement of purpose and understanding of the local demographics. It is mandatory for all shortlisted volunteers to attend all training and orientation sessions prior to the Festival.

To get accredited as Press at JLF, please email vidushi@teamworkarts.com.

Yes, you will need to purchase a ticket to attend the Festival. Children below the age of 12 years don’t need to purchase a ticket, but, they do need to have a valid photo ID proving their age.

Tickets for all JLF Festivals can be purchased on our website jlflitfest.com or at the venue on the Festival days.

Tickets are priced fairly and are of different kinds. For example, senior citizens and students pay less. To book your tickets now, click the 'Book Tickets' button on the Festival page.

• Visit jlflitfest.com. Go to the page of the Festival you wish to attend. Click on 'Book Tickets'.
• Complete the Festival Registration Form (Fill in your name, age, address and email ID).
• Complete Ticket Payment using a credit or debit card.
• You will receive a confirmation email.
• On the day of the Festival, verify confirmation email and valid photo ID at Festival Registration Desk.
• You will receive a Festival Access Tag, with which you can enter the Festival venue.

• Visit the Festival Registration Desk.
• Complete the Festival Registration Form (Fill in your name, age, address and email ID).
• Verify valid photo ID at Festival Registration Desk.
• Complete Ticket Payment using a credit or debit card or cash.
• You will receive a Festival Access Tag, with which you can enter the Festival venue.

Tickets, once purchased, cannot be transferred to another person, nor can they be cancelled.

All tickets are linked to the personal details of the purchaser, and therefore cannot be used by another person.

The Friend of the Festival package is an exclusive Festival experience. By paying a small fee, Friends of the Festival are entitled to a range of goodies and privileges. These benefits may vary from festival to festival. Visit the ‘Become a Friend of the Festival’ section on our Festival pages to know more.

You can become a Friend of the Festival by purchasing a Friend of the Festival package on the Festival website. Alternatively, you can purchase a Friend of the Festival package on-ground at the venue on the day of the Festival.

The cost of the Friend of the Festival package varies depending on the benefits received. Click here to know about all our packages.

At the Festival venue, present your code, email or SMS, along with a valid photo ID at the Festival Registration Desk to receive your Friend of the Festival Access Tag, which must be worn for the duration of the entire Festival.

A Festival Delegate package is an exclusive Festival experience. By paying a small fee, Festival Delegates are entitled to a range of goodies and privileges, including meals. These benefits may vary from festival to festival. Visit the ‘Become a Festival Delegate’ section on our Festival pages to know more.

You can become a Festival Delegate by purchasing a Festival Delegate package on the Festival website. Alternatively, you can purchase a Festival Delegate package on-ground at the venue on the day of the Festival.

The cost of the Festival Delegate Package may vary from festival to festival. Visit the ‘Become a Festival Delegate’ section on our Festival pages to know more.

At the Festival venue, present your code, email or SMS, along with a valid photo ID at the Festival Registration Desk to receive your Festival Delegate Access Tag, which must be worn for the duration of the entire Festival.

A Festival Donor is a key supporter of the Festival. A Festival Donor is someone who has supported the Festival with a significant financial contribution. In return, Festival Donors are featured in our brochure, social media, and print communications; given access to exclusive areas of the Festival; invited to private events, and given special treatment through their time at the Festival, apart from a host of other benefits. These benefits may vary from festival to festival. Visit the ‘Become a Festival Donor’ section on our Festival pages to know more

You can become a Festival Delegate by purchasing a Festival Donor package on the Festival website. Alternatively, you can purchase a Festival Donor package on ground at the venue on the day of the Festival, or get in touch with (xxxxxx) at (xxxxxx).

The cost of the Festival Donor Package may vary from festival to festival. Visit the ‘Become a Festival Donor’ section on our Festival pages to know more.

At the Festival venue, present your code, email or SMS, along with a valid photo ID at the Festival Registration Desk to receive your Festival Donor Access Tag, which must be worn for the duration of the entire Festival.