March 15, 2026
What to Expect at Pen Utsav 2026: Your Complete Visitor Guide
Pen Utsav 2026 is shaping up to be the most ambitious fountain pen festival Kolkata has ever seen. Here is everything you need to know before you arrive.
The event runs from April 3 to April 5, 2026 at ICCR, Ho Chi Minh Sarani — one of Kolkata's most prestigious cultural venues. Entry is completely free, but we strongly recommend registering in advance. The first 500 registrations qualify for the Lucky Draw.
45+ exhibitors will be present, including international brands like Sailor, Pilot, Pelikan, Lamy, Montegrappa, Aurora, and TWSBI alongside Indian makers like Ranga Pens, ASA, and Bengal Writing Instruments. You can handle the pens, test the nibs, and buy directly from exhibitors.
Beyond browsing and buying, expect live writing experiences where you can test pens across different paper grades. Ink testing stations will let you explore colours from shimmer inks to iron gall formulations.
Getting there: ICCR is centrally located and accessible by metro (Park Street station), bus, and taxi. If you are travelling from outside Kolkata, the venue is approximately 30 minutes from Howrah Station and 45 minutes from the airport.
Experience This at Pen Utsav 2026
April 3-5, 2026 at ICCR, Kolkata. Free entry. 45+ exhibitors.
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