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Kolkata Ignites with Arts: KIFALC Festival Begins!
16 Feb
Summary
- Kolkata festival merges literature, visual arts, theatre, cinema, and music.
- Features panel discussions, poetry, performances, screenings, and workshops.
- Annual Art Workshop will showcase eminent artists working live.

Kolkata is preparing to host the KIFALC-YAPANCHITRA Festival 2026, commencing mid-February. This multidisciplinary event is designed to be a convergence point for literature, visual arts, theatre, cinema, and music.
The festival's program includes a variety of engaging activities such as panel discussions, poetry readings, live performances, and film screenings. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops.
A significant attraction will be the Annual Art Workshop, scheduled to run for all four days of the festival. Eminent artists will be present, creating their work live and interacting with the public.
The event will kick off with the inauguration of its Annual Art Exhibition. It will subsequently feature leading writers, scholars, theatre practitioners, and celebrated authors from both national and international spheres.
Special theatre presentations, curated short films, and live musical performances are also planned. The festival aims to provide an immersive experience celebrating ideas, imagination, and cross-cultural exchange for the city.




