If you're looking for something light to weave in between difficult themes, we have some suggestions for you. Filter through our online programme to find more. Book your tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #OBF2026 #Comedy #ConversationsThatMatter #BookFestival #CapeTown

Whether you're a new-comer or a festival regular, we've put together a few things we think you should know. Read each image’s ALT text for more details! Follow the link to get your tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #OBF2026 #BookFestival #CapeTown #ConversationsThatMatter #Reading

If you have a young reader in the house be sure to get your tickets to the events designed with children and young adults in mind! There is something for everyone at Open Book Festival. Book tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #YoungReaders #Storytime #OBF2026 #BookFestival #CapeTown

As we near the end of Women’s Month we have some suggestions for you on the topic of gender politics. Filter through our programme for themes that resonate with you and book your tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #AfricanAuthors #OBF2026 #GenderPolitics

Spotlight on Maneo Mohale! Maneo is a crowd favourite, bringing insight and laughter every year that they join us. Browse the programme and book your tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books #poetry

This year’s festival brings an incredible lineup of poets. This is a selection of just some of what you can look forward to. Filter through our programme to find topics that interest you and get your tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-programme/ #Poetry #OBF2026 #BookFestival #AfricanPoets

Our Marketplace brings a range of local goods, treats and organisations together inside the Homecoming Centre. Browse books, get crafty, sign up for a library card, or add to the mural, all while you wait for your next event. Remember to book your tickets! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...

Still making up your mind about which events to go to? Here are some suggestions for those looking for discussions on Africa and the African diaspora. Filter our online programme to find topics that suit your interests! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #africanauthors #bookfestival #africa

Mia Arderne is joing us this year with her new title 'How to Stop Being a Naai'! A mix of self-help and fiction, Mia tells it how it is and will have you all questioning your levels of "naaiery". Book your tickets: openbookfestival.co.za/authors/mia-... #OBF2026 #Reading #CapeTown #BookFestival

Siphokazi is back again and this time she journeyed into the realm of children's books with 'Oli and the Island of Intsomi'. Join us for the launch at the Book Lounge on Saturday 5th of September! Book your tickets below openbookfestival.co.za/programme/oli-and-the-island-of-intsomi/

Join the Open Book Festival for an unforgettable three days! Spend time browsing books, enjoying our marketplace and listening to your favourite local authors in conversation. Visit our website to book your seats! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #BookFestival #CapeTown #AfricanAuthors

Since co-founding Open Book Festival in 2011, Frankie has been behind the scenes, making all of the magic happen. Christi Sa picks Frankie's brain on The Story Explorer podcast. Follow the link to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2gFM... #OBF2026 #bookpodcast #reading #Writing #capetown

It's finally time: the Open Book Festival 2026 programme is now live! Follow the link below to browse through the events we have lined up for you this year. We can't wait to come together for another unforgettable weekend! openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... #OBF2026 #bookfestival #capetown

Spotlight on Mohale Mashigo! Mohale is an Open Book Festival staple. Her annual panel, Conversations with Mohale, is never one to miss. Find Mohale's books over at the Book Lounge, in store or online. booklounge.co.za/writer/mohal... #reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books

Spotlight on Sven Axelrad! We're always excited to welcome Sven Axelrad, and this year the focus will be on his latest book 'Dogs of Vivo'. Sven's books are available through the Book Lounge, in store or online. booklounge.co.za/writer/sven-... #reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books

Spotlight on Dr Athambile Masola! Athambile has joined us over multiple festivals and become part of the Open Book Family. We are thrilled to have her back this year. Shop her books at the Book Lounge, in store or online! booklounge.co.za/writer/atham... #reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books

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It’s time to update your reading list with this year’s Open Book Festival featured authors! With the programme announcement almost here - this is just a taste. Browse online at: booklounge.co.za/shop/list/op...

We asked our community how they see the Open Book Festival journey through their eyes and the response blew us away. Congrats to our winner, Aliasgher Janmohammed! Read the full story: openbookfestival.co.za/the-open-boo...

Open Book Festival was made to bring people and stories together, to leave you with thoughts and feelings that have a true impact on this growing community. Follow the competition link to show us what it means to you to be a part of this: openbookfestival.co.za/show-off-you...

SHOW OFF YOUR CREATIVITY WITH OUR JUNE COMPETITION - Open Book Festival

Workshop Week is all wrapped up and we have something for you to do with all that fresh inspiration. Whether you joined our events or not, we hope your creative wheels are turning. Since our [...]

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It’s competition time! Show off your creativity and stand a chance to win a full Open Book Festival weekend pass! Competition details: openbookfestival.co.za/show-off-you...

We are so excited to share this line-up of exceptional facilitators and unique events curated to bring us together in the joy of learning and sharing knowledge. Pull your writing out of the ideation phase and bring your stories to life. Browse the programme: openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...

Recap of Youth Fest Day 1! Bianca Flanders visited Sunflower Library for an exciting storytime session where she read her latest book ‘Pumpkin and the Hidden Heroes’. And we visited Pelican Park Primary where HC360 guided learners in the creation of a mural that celebrates the natural world.

Yesterday was a busy one for our readers and storytellers with 8 events in one day! Storytime sessions featured Buhle Ngaba, Martinus van Tee, Upile uThixo Bongco and Zingisa Mase. We are grateful to Cape Town Central Library for hosting and to Pick 'n Pay for providing snack bags! #reading #library

We are so excited to have Rushdiyah Narker join us to speak about her novel, Some Unspoken Thing, as well as to talk all about writing. This session is closed to the public but we encourage you to check out her work. For more information visit openbookfestival.co.za/festival-programme/

Cape Town Central Library has once again opened its space to us to host more storytime sessions! There are still tickets available to see Bianca or Zingisa, make sure you RSVP on our website to secure your spot before they sell out! RSVP at openbookfestival.co.za/festival-programme/

Every year we partner up with the Otto Foundation who host storytime sessions in their beautiful libraries. We are honoured to have these spaces open to us and get to work with the wonderful people over at Otto Foundation, who share the joy of bringing reading to our next generation. #books #reading

If you haven't attended a Bianca Flanders storytime you have been missing out! Tickets are free but booking is essential! RSVP on our website where you'll find the full programme: openbookfestival.co.za/festival-programme/ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @cityofcapetown.bsky.social

Youth Fest is right around the corner and we are so excited to fill you in on all the events we have planned! You can find the full programme over on our website where you can RSVP to events, head to openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro... Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors and partners.

🎙️ That’s a wrap on all of our live recording uploads! Whatever you missed out on at the 2025 September Open Book Festival is available online for you to catch up. 📩 To keep up to date with everything Open Book make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter. #literaryfestival #books #africanauthors