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Answers about passes, the venue and taking part
Answers about passes, the venue and taking part
When and where is SLF 2026?
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026, at Mohatta Palace Museum, 7 Hatim Alvi Road, Block 5, Old Clifton, Karachi.
Is entry free?
Yes. You need a free pass, which you can get on this site in a couple of minutes.
Do I need a pass for each day?
No. One pass covers both days. Show it on your phone at the gate.
Which languages are sessions in?
Sindhi, Urdu and English.
Who should come to SLF?
Readers, students, writers, journalists, artists and activists come to SLF every year. You'll meet established names and new voices, and people who care about Sindh's culture.
How do I book a stall?
Stall space is limited and given first come, first served. Apply through the Book a stall form on this site, or email [email protected].
Which edition is SLF 2026?
The 9th. The festival started in Karachi in 2016.
What does Sindh Adabi Melo mean?
It is Sindhi for "Sindh literature festival". Adab means literature and melo means fair or festival.
Who founded the Sindh Literature Festival?
Journalists Naseer Gopang and Zohaib Kaka started it in 2016.
Who organises SLF?
The Sindh Literary Foundation.
When was the first Sindh Literature Festival?
In November 2016, at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi.
How many editions have there been?
Eight up to 2025. The 2026 festival is the ninth.
Why was there no festival in 2020?
The 2020 edition was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was also no festival in 2018.
What were the themes of recent festivals?
2022 marked the centennial of the discovery of Mohenjo-daro, 2023 was Aalam Sabh Abaad Kareen on climate change, and 2024 was Save Indus, Save Life.
Where is Mohatta Palace Museum?
7 Hatim Alvi Road, Block 5, Old Clifton, Karachi, between Hatim Alvi Road and Motilal Goverdhandas Road.
When was Mohatta Palace built?
In 1927. It opened as a museum in 1999.
Is there food at the festival?
Yes. Food stalls are open across both days.
What is the Safeer-e-Sindh Award?
Safeer means ambassador. The award goes to people whose work promotes Sindh's culture, art and tourism, and it is presented on stage during the festival.
When is the 2026 Safeer-e-Sindh Award ceremony?
On Sunday 22 November 2026, the second day of the festival, at Mohatta Palace Museum. The programme lists six awardees.
What types of stalls are available?
Book stalls, cultural stalls, food stalls, and brand, bank and institution stalls.
How are stalls allocated?
First come, first served, once payment is confirmed.
Where do I send my stall payment receipt?
To [email protected], with your organisation's name.
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