Franschhoek Literary Festival

27/05/2026

The bestselling books from our Exclusive Books pop-up bookstore from this year’s festival 🤩🤩 What books did you buy? Our pile is huge!

25/05/2026

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19/05/2026

Take us back to a weekend of books and beautiful conversations! We welcomed thousands of you to the festival this year! Authors, your ideas, words and stories inspire us! Readers, you make our event so joyful and vibrant!

See you next year - May 14-16 2027

13/05/2026

We’re pleased to confirm that the Franschhoek Literary Festival is going ahead as planned this weekend.

Clear weather is forecast, all venues are accessible, and roads into Franschhoek are open (including the R45 via Brickfields). Please take care on the R301 near the prison, where some water remains.

We’ve been working closely with Franschhoek Tourism, and the village is well on its way to welcoming visitors.

We look forward to seeing you for a wonderful weekend of books, ideas and conversation.

05/05/2026

Who’s coming to write with us? Our workshops are super popular, but there’s still limited availability for last seats in the house!

See you next weekend, book lovers.

06/10/2025

🎟️ Last chance to book!

Our JHB pop-up at Steyn City takes place this Thursday, featuring South African change-makers Lindiwe Hani and Dr Imtiaz Sooliman. Together, they’ll reflect on their contributions to 'Lessons from My Father', a moving anthology honouring the influence of fathers and father figures.

They’ll be in conversation with Michelle Constant for what promises to be an inspiring and heartfelt discussion.

✨ A few tickets are still available via Webtickets - grab yours now! https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1576692457

📖 Read an extract from 'Lessons from My Father' here:
👉 https://www.news24.com/life/books/extract/extract-lessons-from-my-father-lindiwe-hani-imtiaz-sooliman-and-more-honour-fatherhood-20251003-1077

You've heard right! The FLF is popping up in Joburg this October 🎉

🗓️ Date: Thursday 9 October
⏰ Time: 17:30 for 18:00 start
🏢 Venue: Steyn City Sales Lounge at City Centre
🎟️ Tickets: R100pp, available through webtickets.

Join celebrated South African change-makers, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman and Lindiwe Hani as they reflect on their contributions to ‘Lessons from My Father’, a moving anthology honouring the influence of fathers and father figures. Michelle Constant will guide this insightful and poignant conversation on legacies, connection, and the stories that define us.

🍷Local wine, with compliments of Porcupine Ridge, as well as delicious canapés form part of this exclusive glimpse into the annual Franschhoek Literary Festival experience.

📚 will have copies of the book on sale.

Limited tickets, book early! Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1576692457 🌟