JLF Seattle 2026 at The Seattle Public Library

The September 18 program is presented in partnership with The Seattle Public Library and Elliott Bay Book Company, with support from The Seattle Public Library Foundation.

The 3rd edition of JLF Seattle will take place at The Seattle Public Library's Central Branch and Town Hall Seattle.

The September 18 program is presented in partnership with The Seattle Public Library and Elliott Bay Book Company, with support from The Seattle Public Library Foundation.

The 3rd edition of JLF Seattle, an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, will take place at Viya Contemporary, Seattle Public Library and Town Hall Seattle, from September 17th to 20th, 2026. The 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 four days of illuminating conversations, stirring performances, and unforgettable literary encounters, that are sure to ignite the imagination.

The Festival returns to Seattle for its third edition as a four-day celebration of literature, ideas, music, and dialogue. Following the opening program at the Seattle Public Library on September 18, it continues at Town Hall Seattle on September 19–20, returning to the venue for the third consecutive year. Early Bird tickets for the Town Hall Seattle program are available at: https://jlflitfest.org/seattle/city-registrations

Info: at Level 1 Lobby

Info: at Level 1 Auditorium

Info: at Level 1 Auditorium

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