Literary Events, Poetry & Book Talks in Surat

Surat is the city of Narmad, the 19th-century poet and reformer whose name is on its university and its central library, and Gujarati writing still has a public here. The biggest date is the Surat LitFest, organised by the Surat Literary Foundation and listed for 8–10 January 2027 at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, with free entry, more than 40 speakers and book releases. Poetry runs through the year: the municipal corporation lists Rang Upvan in Nanpura for mushairas and poetry gatherings, Tara Moti Hall in Athwalines hosts poetry-and-music mehfils such as Kavyaraag on 31 October 2026, and The Green Room in Vesu has a storytelling open mic. Kavi Narmad Central Library on Ghod Dod Road is the main public library. This page lists book launches, readings, poetry and literary festivals in Surat.