Lahore Literary Festival in New York 2026

The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s leading literary and cultural festivals, returns to New York for a full-day program exploring contemporary Pakistan through literature, art, music, history, politics, and cultural dialogue.
Hosted at Asia Society, the festival brings together writers, artists, scholars, journalists, filmmakers, and intellectuals for conversations and performances that connect Lahore and New York through storytelling and ideas. The program aims to present nuanced perspectives on Pakistan and South Asian culture to international audiences.
Past editions of the festival have featured acclaimed authors, journalists, historians, musicians, and filmmakers, along with poetry readings, panel discussions, and live musical performances.

Organizer:
Lahore Literary Festival in partnership with Asia Society and Museum