Pune Book Festival 2025 Kicks Off at Fergusson College Grounds with 900 Stalls and Free Entry

The Pune Book Festival 2025 has begun at Fergusson College Grounds with 900 stalls, free entry, cultural events, and activities for all ages.

Pune| December 15, 2025: The Pune Book Festival 2025 has officially begun at the historic Fergusson College Grounds, transforming the heart of the city into a vibrant celebration of books, culture, and ideas. Running from December 13 to December 21, the festival has opened its doors to readers with free entry and an impressive setup of nearly 900 stalls, making it one of the largest literary events in Maharashtra. The event aims to promote reading habits, support publishers, and create an inclusive space for literature lovers across age groups.

A major highlight of this year’s festival is the wide variety of books on display. A large number of stalls are dedicated to books in Indian languages, reflecting the diversity of readers visiting the venue. From fiction and non-fiction to academic works, children’s books, biographies, poetry, and self-help titles, the festival offers something for every kind of reader. Alongside books, visitors can also explore stalls featuring educational material, creative products, and food options, adding to the overall experience.

Special attention has been given to young readers through a dedicated children’s section. This area hosts storytelling sessions, reading workshops, art activities, calligraphy demonstrations, and interactive programs designed to spark curiosity and creativity among children. Parents and educators have welcomed this initiative, saying it helps introduce books to children in a fun and engaging way rather than as a routine academic task.

Beyond books, the Pune Book Festival has also evolved into a cultural platform. A central stage at the venue is hosting daily performances, including music concerts, poetry readings, folk art presentations, and literary discussions. Well-known artists and performers are scheduled across the festival days, turning evenings into lively cultural gatherings that attract not just readers but also music and art enthusiasts.

The festival also features curated exhibitions that add depth to the event. One such attraction showcases powerful photo narratives capturing social life, history, and everyday moments, offering visitors a visual storytelling experience alongside written literature. These exhibitions have drawn strong interest from students, photographers, and journalism enthusiasts.

Organisers say the scale of the festival has grown steadily over the years, both in terms of participation and footfall. The increased number of stalls, larger venue setup, and expanded programming reflect Pune’s strong reading culture and its reputation as an educational and cultural hub. Students from colleges across the city, families, senior citizens, and first-time readers have been seen exploring the festival grounds since the opening day.

An added attraction this year is the availability of certain public services within the festival premises, making the event not just cultural but also citizen-friendly. Visitors have appreciated the convenience, noting that such initiatives encourage higher participation and longer visits.

As the festival continues over the coming days, organisers expect footfall to increase further, especially over the weekend. With free entry, easy accessibility, and a blend of books, learning, and entertainment, the Pune Book Festival 2025 is set to remain a key cultural highlight of the city’s calendar.

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