Festival · Shillong
Thu 12 Nov – Sat 14 Nov. Ward’s Lake, Police Bazar. In English.
The festival has been held at Ward's Lake every November since 2021 and is an initiative of the Government of Meghalaya. Writers, poets and thinkers from Meghalaya, from other parts of India and from abroad take part in conversations and readings over three days; the organisers present it as a platform for the storytelling traditions of the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo communities alongside new writing. There are live performances as well, and food stalls run by local entrepreneurs.
The session-by-session programme for this sixth edition has not been published yet. Entry is with a delegate pass, for which registration is open on the festival's site; no fee is stated there. Three workshops are held before the festival, on 26 October and 11 November.
Last updated Friday 9 October 2026.
TomorrowWorkshop
Dei-Maya Art Therapy Studio, Lower Kharmalki
A one-day workshop by Klae Studio at Dei-Maya Art Therapy Studio: time outdoors among trees, then making clay imprints. Registration is by message to the studio.
Tomorrow · 9:30 amCommunity
Parking Lot, Directorate of Fisheries, Opp. St. Edmund's College
Explore seasonal fruits, vegetables, and farm-fresh products at the Monthly Farmers’ Market, organised by Meghalaya Tourism and local departments.
Tomorrow · 5:30 pmEvent
The Art Space: Shillong, Nongthymmai
Qala Kona hosts a candlelit evening of live performances and an open jamming session at The Art Space for singers, poets, storytellers, comedians, rappers, and magicians.
Mon 26 Oct · 10:30 amWorkshop
State Convention Centre, Carmels Back Road
A pre-festival workshop of the Shillong Literary Festival in which Kanishka Gupta speaks on career prospects in the book industry. It runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the State Convention Centre, with registration on the festival's website.
Mon 26 Oct · 3 pmWorkshop
State Convention Centre
A pre-festival workshop of the Shillong Literary Festival on creative writing, led by Mitra Phukan and Lalnunsanga Ralte. Registration is on the festival's website, where the workshop has its own sign-up.
Wed 11 Nov – Sat 14 NovFestival
Wangala A.dam, Chibragre
Fifty years of the Wangala celebrations are marked over four days at Wangala A.dam in Chibragre, West Garo Hills, with music and dance. Announced by Meghalaya Tourism.
Wed 11 Nov · 10:30 amWorkshop
State Convention Centre, Camels Back Road
A one-day photography workshop with Menty Jamir, Indrajit Khambe and Bipin Aspatwara, featuring conversations, practice, and portfolio reviews, organised by Shillong Literary Festival.
Fri 20 Nov · 2 pmFestival
Highland Ground, Mawkhanu, New Shillong
Two days of music, food, art and local culture in Shillong's cherry blossom season, with Khalid, Swae Lee and Boys Like Girls among the international acts announced so far.
Tuesday evening and Friday morning. Free, and nobody can message you.
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