Festival Welcome

We are one of Asia's premier literature festivals celebrating everything the written word has to offer. Rated 6 of the best Asian literary festivals by Travel Wire Asia, we bring your one great Festival in October and many other literary events in between. The 2013 Festival opens on 5 October. Stay tuned for updates.

  • What's New

    Coming Soon

    Save the dates - 5 to 14 October for the 2012 Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Ten days of pure literary joy not to be missed. Stay tuned for more news.

    A new book club for booklovers starting in June...

     

  • Events

    Jonathan Fenby in Hong Kong

    On the anniversary of June Fourth, join Jonathan Fenby in 2 separate talks on China - for an overview of China as seen through the eyes of an experienced observer, from head to tail, or more specifically on economic issues.

    Date: Monday, 4 June, 2012

    Breakfast event at 8am

    Evening talk at 7pm

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  • Schools Programme

    HKILF12 Schools Programme

    A big "THANK YOU" to all who supported us for the Young Readers Festival in March.

    For teenagers 14 years and above, we will present a Schools Programme during  HKILF12. We are now taking reservations from schools. Participating authors include John Boyne, Luka Lesson and Simon Armitage.

    HKILF12 Schools Prgramme