This year marks the 4th edition of the Shillong Literary Festival as it celebrates the art, literature and culture bringing together writers, poets, and literature enthusiasts. This festival provides a platform for writers and like-minded groups to share their work and connect with readers. The Shillong Literary Festival 2024 aims to promote and celebrate the rich literary heritage of the region. This festival will foster intellectual dialogue and discourse, inspire young people to pursue their creative aspirations, and contribute to tourism and economic development in the region. By celebrating the region's literary heritage, the event features book launches, author talks, panel discussions, poetry recitals and workshops. Overall, the festival will have a positive impact on the local economy and community.

**Footfall (approx)**: 13000 nos. ( total of all 3 days)

**List of International Authors**:

- Francesc Miralles

- Lucy Hannah

- Sam Dalrymple

**List of National & Local Authors**: Ailynti Nongbri

- Dr. Amanda Tongper

- Anita Agnihotri

- Ankush Saikia

- Anurag Banerjee

- Arupa Patangia Kalita

- Bandarilin Bairo

- Banu Mushtaq

- Dr. Barbara S. Sangma

- Basilica Nongpluh

- Brian Daly Kharpran

- Dr. Colnat B. Marak

- Daniel Ebor Challam

- David R. Syiemlieh

- Desmond Kharmawphlang

- Dr. Dokatchi Ch. Marak

- Dr. Dorothy R. Marak

- Ellerine Diengdoh

- Dr. Etawanda Saiborne

- Fivebilson R. Marak

- Glenn C. Kharkongor

- Hoihnu Hauzel

- Jakmatchi M. Sangma

- Jamling Tenzing Norgay

- Janice Pariat

- Jemimah Marak

- Jerry Pinto

- Jyotsna Mohan

- Kanishka Gupta

- Karishma Upadhyay

- Keshava Guha

- Kroshnil D. Sangma

- Lalnunsanga Ralte

- Madeline Y. Tham

- Mmhonlumo Kikon

- Narayani Basu

- Neena Verma

- Patricia Mukhim

- Paul Lyngdoh

- Prayaag Akbar

- Preeti Gill

- Priyambada Jayakumar

- Prince S. R. Marak

- Rahul Bhattacharya

- Rajat Kapoor

- Rev. Dr. Bluwin Ch. Sangma

- Rhinkle M. Marak

- Rosy Chamling

- Sajjan Yadav

- Sandip Roy

- Sanjeeb Kakoty

- Sanjoy Hazarika

- Seema Sharma

- Sengsime A. Sangma

- Shehan Karunatilaka

- Streamlet Dkhar

- Upamanyu Chatterjee

**Name of International Artists**: Alexander Poulton, Philippe Engel

**Name of National Artists**: Mr. Gino Banks, Ms. Eden Shyodhi, Mr. Rahul Wadhwani, Mr. Shashank Das, Mr. Jarryd Rodrigues, Mr. Neil Vardon Banks

**Name of the Event Management Agency**: The Circus Entertainment

**Ticket Prices**: ₹ 100 per day

**Ticketing Portals**: Sold from the ticket counter at the venue

**Tender Value**: ₹ 2,63,16,537