Sindh Literature Festival Sindh Adabi Melo
Held every year since 2016
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About SLF
Sindh Literature Festival, or Sindh Adabi Melo (سنڌ ادبي ميلو), is a yearly festival in Karachi for the literature, languages and heritage of Sindh. Writers, poets, artists and readers meet for two days of talks, book launches, poetry and music.
SLF at a glance
SLF 2026
21–22 November · Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi
What happens at SLF
Talks and book launches
Writers, historians and thinkers talk about literature, language, history and the questions Sindh faces today. New books are launched by the people who wrote them.
Poetry, music and theatre
Poets read their work, folk and classical musicians perform, and theatre groups bring Sindhi stories to the stage.
Art, crafts and food
Artists exhibit and work on site, artisans sell their handmade pieces, and food stalls serve dishes from across the region.
Questions