Please contact frankie@openbookfestival.co.za if you have proposals you would like considered, are interested in collaborating, or have questions that have not been addressed below.
Please contact media@openbookfestival.co.za with any media queries.
Schools, public libraries, the Book Lounge, the Cape Town Museum of Childhood and Bertha House.
Public libraries: Wheelchair friendly
Cape Town Museum of Childhood: Wheelchair friendly
Bertha House: Wheelchair friendly
The Book Lounge: Not wheelchair friendly.
The Youth Fest events are aimed at readers from Grade R – 10 (due to the time constraints of the older learners), as well as anyone who loves children’s books, stories and storytelling.
You can use the booking button that is included on the programme on our website. For any ticketing queries, email openbooktickets@gmail.com.
All events on the Youth Fest programme are free.
The Youth Fest programme is split into public facing and off programme events. Events happening at schools are not open to the public and do not appear on the programme.
We need to manage the number of people in the venues and ensure they don’t get too full.
Books written by the participants will be available for purchase at all the events, and the writers will be available to sign.
No, typically we don’t provide catering
Get in touch with frankie@openbookfestival.co.za
Get in touch with frankie@openbookfestival.co.za with information about your book and a short bio.
The venue is Bertha House
Bertha House is wheelchair friendly.
Workshop Week is aimed at those interested in improving their skills in different areas.
You can use the booking button that is included on the programme on our website.
Bookings are handled by Webtickets, and you can also buy tickets at the door provided the event is not sold out.
For any ticketing queries, email openbooktickets@gmail.com.
Workshops range in price depending on the nature of the Workshop itself.
We offer limited comps to all students and librarians as well as to those who experience ticket price as a barrier to entry. Once our programme is live you can email openbooktickets@gmail.com and we will do what we can to accommodate you.
We need to manage the number of people in the venues.
Books written by the participants will be available for purchase at all the events, and the writers will be available to sign.
There is a coffee shop on site, as well as a kitchen. Please note that these are not in operation on Saturdays.
Get in touch with frankie@openbookfestival.co.za with your proposal.
HCC: Homecoming Centre and the Book Lounge.
The HCC Homecoming Centre is home to different venues.
Star Theatre – the ground floor is accessible by wheelchair.
Avalon Theatre – there is limited wheelchair friendly space which can be accessed via the lift just off the Marketplace.
Workshop – this venue is wheelchair friendly.
Marketplace – this space is wheelchair friendly.
The Book Lounge is not wheelchair friendly.
Open Book Festival is aimed at readers, writers, active citizens and those interested in being part of meaningful conversation.
You can use the booking button that is included on the programme on our website.
Bookings are handled by Webtickets, and there is a box office at the Book Lounge the month before the Festival.
A box office is located at the Homecoming Centre throughout the Festival.
For any ticketing queries, email openbooktickets@gmail.com.
Events on the main Festival programme are typically R50.
We offer comps to all students and librarians as well as to those who experience ticket price as a barrier to entry. Once our programme is live you can email openbooktickets@gmail.com and we will do what we can to accommodate you.
We need to manage the number of people in the venues.
Books written by the participants will be available for purchase at the Book Lounge and Book Lounge satellite shop, and the writers will be available to sign.
There is a bar and two coffee stations in the Homecoming Centre, as well as a food vendor (Not Sad Food) located in the Marketplace. There are also lots of spots within easy walking distance of the venue.
What to wear: Cape Town changes weather at the drop of a hat. Be prepared for chilly evenings, and days that shift from summer to winter, sunshine to rain and wind.
Where to stay: There are hotels within walking distance of the venue. Have a look at Neighbourgood (East City) and 9 On Barrack.
Where can I park? Parking can be challenging on the Friday of the Festival. Please leave enough time to find a spot and get to the events on time. There is limited parking available at Harrington Square.
