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Franschhoek Literary Festival 2027

A three day book festival in Franschhoek from 14 to 16 May 2027, held on the third weekend in May with local and international authors.

Gardens and lawns with the Franschhoek mountains under cloud in the Western Cape
Illustrative photo of Franschhoek, not from this event.
Photo: TapticInfo, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

The festival first ran in 2007 and takes place annually on the third weekend in May, from Friday to Sunday. Sessions are spread across venues in the village and cover topical debates as well as lighter and inspirational talks.

The festival also runs an outreach programme that supports local school libraries. Its site lists a save the date notice for 14 to 16 May 2027, with the programme still to come.

Highlights

  • First held in 2007
  • Sessions across several village venues
  • Outreach programme for school libraries

Details

Date
14 to 16 May 2027
Date note
Programme and ticket sales not yet published.
Venue
Franschhoek village
Where
Franschhoek, South Africa
Organiser
Franschhoek Literary Festival
Status
Confirmed
14 to 16 May 2027
Franschhoek village

Hadath does not sell tickets. Dates and prices can change: confirm on the organiser's page before you buy or travel.