The Moradabad Literature Fest (MLF) 2026 is more than just an event—it is a movement. For too long, the most critical conversations about art, society, and history have been confined to metropolitan hubs. We are challenging that narrative by bringing the spotlight back home. Known globally for its brilliance in brass, our city is now ready to showcase the brilliance of its mind.
We are building a vital bridge between the traditional and the contemporary. MLF is where the soulful legacy of Jigar Moradabadi meets the pulse of modern spoken word, and where the ink of heritage meets the pixels of the future. We believe that stories are the threads that hold a community together, and this festival is the loom where we weave them anew.
Whether you are a student seeking career-defining inspiration, a family looking for a culturally rich weekend, or a lifelong reader searching for your next favorite book—this Utsav is curated for you. Walk through our sessions, engage in the debates, and witness the cultural renaissance of the region.
Come for the literature, stay for the pride.
The world knows us as Peetal Nagri (City of Brass). For centuries, the rhythm of our city has been the sound of hammers shaping metal into art that travels the globe.
But Moradabad has also been a city of another kind of craftsmanship the craft of words. This is the land that gave the world Jigar Moradabadi, a titan whose poetry still echoes in our hearts.
We are here to remind the world that our city is a cultural powerhouse. The shine of Moradabad isn’t just in its metal; it is in its stories.
