The next Franschhoek Literary Festival is scheduled to run from 17 to 19 May, 2024. Literature enthusiasts can once again mark their calendars for the literary event of the year, which promises a celebration of words, ideas, and culture.
Building on the success of past editions, the 2024 Franschhoek Literary Festival is poised to captivate audiences with an extraordinary line-up of local, pan-African, and international authors.
This year’s gathering will once again attract book lovers and thinkers from around the world, providing a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and the exploration of South Africa’s rich literary landscape with thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Fun sessions
For festival updates, author announcements, ticket details, and the complete 2024 programme, visit the official website and follow the festival’s social media platforms.
The FLF provides a platform for open and progressive discourse with participation from renowned local and international authors and thought leaders. Informal discussions are the hallmark of the festival with spirited debates on a variety of topical issues. Not forgetting the lighter, inspirational, and fun sessions guaranteed to stimulate the senses. Business breakfasts, live performances, film screenings and writing workshops complete the excellent offering of the FLF.
“The 2024 Franschhoek Literary Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the magic found within ideas, words, and stories,” said Jennifer Ball, Festival Programme Director. “We’re thrilled to provide a unique platform where diverse voices converge to inspire, challenge, and engage.”
With a commitment to advancing the culture of reading, the festival’s non-profit mandate includes initiatives to support disadvantaged communities in the Franschhoek Valley by funding books, employing library facilitators, and nurturing a love for reading among thousands of learners annually. Regular weekly library lessons across 65 classes were established and the FLF has donated R 1,7 million in books and library materials. It continues to positively influence the reading experience of at least 3,000 learners each year.
What: Franschhoek Literary Festival 2024
When: 17 – 19 May 2024
Where: Franschhoek Western Cape
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