Open Book Festival kicks off next week, and this is a final call to ensure you don’t miss what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of literature and ideas.Main Hub: HCC Homecoming CentreLocated on the corner [...]
With Open Book Festival 2025 fast approaching, we’re back with five more themes that capture the soul of this year’s programme.1. Identity & BelongingBuilding on the Past sees Foluso Agbaje, Zara Julius, and Patric Tariq Mellet [...]
We know our packed programme can feel overwhelming—so many incredible conversations to choose from! That’s why we’re spotlighting five crucial themes that run through this year’s programme, helping you connect with the topics that matter [...]
After months of anticipation, we’re thrilled to announce that the Open Book Festival 2025 programme is now live on our website, and you can secure your place at this year’s most anticipated literary celebration taking [...]
We’re here. Against all odds, in a world that feels increasingly fraught, we’ve made it to 2025, and we’re bringing you a festival that’s absolutely blazing with talent, conversation, and community.This year’s lineup is nothing [...]
We want to thank you for standing with us. Together we have raised R104 177.23 towards the R500 000 that we need. We have streamlined our donation process to make supporting the festival easier than ever. Please contribute here [...]
For years we have spoken about our belief that Open Book is not owned by us – it is owned by all those who contribute to making it an inclusive, vibrant festival that consists of [...]
We are thrilled to unveil the complete programme for our upcoming Workshop Week, taking place from 2-7 June 2025. After months of careful planning and collaboration with renowned writers, publishers, and creative practitioners, we’ve curated [...]
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Open Book Online series after a brief hiatus! This time, we’re celebrating a significant milestone in South African poetry publishing with a special four-part series featuring uHlanga [...]
We’re thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for Open Book Youth Fest 2025! We’ve got an incredible lineup of free events across Cape Town’s libraries and cultural spaces. While most events are taking place [...]
