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About Fergusson College Ground
Fergusson College, founded in 1885 by the Deccan Education Society, occupies a 65-acre campus at the foot of Fergusson Hill, on the road that carries its name. Its ground is the venue of the Pune Book Festival, organised by the National Book Trust. The 2025 edition, from 13 to 21 December, drew a reported 12.5 lakh visitors and sold about 30 lakh books, with turnover of more than ₹50 crore; at its close the organisers announced that the next festival would run from 12 to 20 December 2026 at the same ground. The festival fills the ground with publishers' stalls, author interactions, book signings and cultural programmes. The college's N. M. Wadia Amphitheatre, which seats about 1,000, hosts lectures, college festivals and screenings.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Pune Book Festival 2026?
Organisers announced at the close of the 2025 edition that it would run from 12 to 20 December 2026 at the Fergusson College ground. Confirm the dates nearer the time.
Who organises the Pune Book Festival?
The National Book Trust.
Which metro station is nearest to Fergusson College?
Deccan Gymkhana and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan on the Aqua Line are both about a kilometre away.
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