EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) will celebrate its 25th anniversary ! The 2026 theme, “Inspiring Generations“, reflects literature’s role in shaping conversations that move us — across time, place, and experience.
For a quarter century, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival has supported literacy and language communication through its much-loved school programming and eclectic
public events open to all ages. Inspiring Generations: 25 Years of the HKILF is a celebration of the culture and spirit of our diverse international home, our achievements to date, and the people and community that support us.
Event highlights:
• Workshops on illustration, creative writing, comics, and more.
• Talks and conversations featuring intimate discussions or panel conversations.
• Walks with speakers knowledgeable in history, art, local culture and photography.
• Food events like breakfasts, lunches, cocktails, and more!
Full programme on HKILF Website (HERE)
ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER
The Hong Kong International Literary Festival inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-roundprogramme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling. The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more. HKILF is an acknowledged landmark in the city’s cultural landscape and has brought a distinguished roster of guests to Hong Kong for twenty-five years. Past speakers include Margaret Atwood, Amy Tan, Shehan Karunatilaka, Irvine Welsh, Kevin Kwan, Jonathan Kaufman, Cheryl Strayed, David Sedaris, Jason Reynolds, Pico Iyer, Ian Rankin, Yann Martel,
Julia Donaldson, Bernardine Evaristo, Michael Morpurgo, Asako Yuzuki, Emily St. John Mandel, and Dan Santat among many others.
HKILF is a registered charity non-profit organisation championing stories, words and language in Hong Kong.
