Voices of Faith 2026

Faith helps us cope and make sense of the world around us. It is founded on multiple belief systems that accord power to a higher spiritual reality. An informed understanding of faith is vital as we navigate an increasingly evolving world.

‘Voices of Faith’ brings together philosophies that form the basis of religious beliefs, theological texts and spiritual wisdom. Through conversations, insight, music, and foods that heal, we will collectively explore a way towards compassion. Pivoting around the many ancient ideals of ‘goodness’ that religions have universally originated from, the festival underscores the interconnectedness and universality of faith.

Voices of Faith, produced by Teamwork Arts, producer of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival, JLF London, and many other renowned cultural and literary experiences across the world, is presented by the Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust. It was first begun digitally during the challenging period of Covid, when discourses on the foundations of our religious, spiritual and mystical beliefs were vital to our understanding of an unknown reality we had been thrown into. In its digital avatar, Voices of Faith reached out to around 1, 60,000 people, garnering over 334,280 views.

The first on-ground edition, was held at the Barbican Centre in London, between 28th - 30th March 2025. With erudite scholars and inspiring thinkers such as Andrew Quintman, Anand Geoge, Barbaby Rogerson, Linda Hess, Navtej Sarna, Pawan Varma, Reza Aslan, and acclaimed musicians like L. Subramaniam and Amrit Kaur Lohia and more, the festival was a weekend of enlightenment, intermingling and reflections. We look forward to the second milestone of this unique festival that helps us understand harmony in a fragmented world order.

Info: (By Invite only)

Info: Rekesh Chauhan presents: The Commonwealth Symphony

Info: Marcus du Sautoy in conversation with Roger Highfield.

At the edge of knowledge, where science meanders into spiritual conundrums, equations falter and certainties dissolve, Marcus du Sautoy joins Roger Highfield to explore what science can—and cannot—tell us about the universe. From infinity and the Big Bang to consciousness and unseen particles, this conversation asks whether there are limits to human understanding, and how faith, wonder and meaning emerge in the realm where some of our most profound queries resist explanation.

Info: Justice Rohinton F. Nariman in conversation with Ruzbeh Hodiwala. At a time when faith is too often a source of division, Justice Rohinton F. Nariman turns to Zoroastrianism and its enduring moral vision. Drawing on his latest book, An Ode to Fraternity, this session reflects on how religions can speak to one another—offering wisdom rooted in ethics, empathy, and coexistence—and how shared spiritual values can help imagine a more harmonious and humane world.

Info: Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh in conversation with Mandeep Kaur Rai Dhillon. In a sweeping, lyrical biography, Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh traces Guru Nanak’s journey through a world of competing faiths and fractious power structures. This session explores how his radical message of unity and peace emerged from lived pluralism, and how his teachings—rooted in compassion, justice and hope—have been reinterpreted across centuries. We consider why Nanak’s vision still speaks to our divisive era, offering a spiritual bridge between difference and harmony.

Info: Syed Salman Chishty in conversation with Georgina Godwin. Sufism is a path of inner transformation through devotion, remembrance, and spiritual discipline. In conversation with Georgina Godwin, Syed Salman Chishty explores how mysticism, poetry, and sacred music foster peace, unity, and shared humanity. Chishty is the hereditary custodian of the Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the revered 11th-century Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Through stories, verse, and insight, Syed Salman Chishty traces Sufism’s enduring relevance in a world divided by conflict, inviting listeners to rediscover harmony, compassion, and the deeper meaning that binds us all.

Info: Echo Vocal Ensemble - Choral Music & Meditation

Info: Lama Khyimsar Rinpoche in conversation with Shomit Mitter. Lama Khyimsar Rinpoche invites us into the vibrant, living world of Yungdrung Bön, Tibet’s ancient spiritual tradition. Far from a relic of the past, Yungdrung Bön is a practical, heart-centred way of life—rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and ethical action. Through stories, ritual, and personal insight, Rinpoche shows how faith can become a force for resilience and meaning in today’s uncertain world, and how belief in a harmonious path transforms into daily practice.

Info: Rabbi Jonathan Romain in conversation with Rabbi Professor Deborah Kahn-Harris. What does it mean to be Jewish in the modern world? Rabbi Jonathan Romain offers a thoughtful and accessible exploration of what Judaism signifies today—and gives us an informed lens into its beliefs, values, and evolving practices.

Info: Philip Lutgendorf in conversation with Shaunaka Rishi Das. From the epic world of the Ramayana and Mahabharata to the crossroads of life today, the intertwined ideas of dharma and karma, peace and violence have guided choices, actions, and consequences. Renowned scholar Philip Lutgendorf explores how epic stories and devotional traditions illuminate timeless questions of duty, destiny, and free will. In conversation with Shaunaka Rishi Das, he reflects on how these ancient currents continue to shape our moral imagination and resonate in the dilemmas of the present.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Auditorium, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, United Kingdom

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