Events in Goa

Day 4 at Goa Book Festival Explores Literature, Technology, History and Creative Expression


Day 4 of the Goa Book Festival 2026 unfolded as a thoughtful convergence of literature, digital innovation, history, governance and creative learning, drawing large crowds of readers, students, publishers and cultural enthusiasts to the DB Bandodkar Grounds in Panaji.

Events in Goa

โ€œSky Was Never the Limitโ€: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Inspires Students at Goa Book Festival 2026


Indiaโ€™s first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, inspired over 1,200 students at the Goa Book Festival 2026 with stories of space, resilience and purpose, as Day 3 unfolded with thought-provoking sessions on history, language, literature, cinema and culture.

Events in Goa

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Inaugurates First-Ever Goa Book Festival 2026 in Panaji


The inaugural Goa Book Festival 2026 was formally opened by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant at Panaji, marking a historic moment for Goaโ€™s cultural landscape and launching a five-day celebration of literature, ideas, art and dialogue.