Gaborone Book Festival

21/08/2026

The opening night of Gaborone Book Festival 2026 was nothing short of amazing! Thank you for filling up Little Theatre and for engaging in thought-provoking conversations. Are you joining us for Night 2?
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21/08/2026

Keikantse Phele, GBF Co-Founder and Dr. Kirk Sides,
Assistant Professor of English & affiliate faculty in African Cultural Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-curator of gave inspiring opening remarks of our 2026 festival.

21/08/2026

Keikantse Phele, GBF Co-Founder and Dr. Kirk Sides, Assistant Professor of English & affiliate faculty in African Cultural Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-curator of gave inspiring opening remarks at our 2026 festival.
"After a two-year hiatus, allowing us to rethink and recalibrate, we are glad to be back!"

20/08/2026

You reserved your seat. We got you.
We are on on. 🥳🥳📚🫢See you later🥳🥳🥳

20/08/2026

We are ON today. Little Theatre, National Museum
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18/08/2026

Count down to
3 days to go.

17/08/2026

22 August 2026
11am to 4pm, National Museum

17/08/2026

📍GBF Book Market 22 August 2026
The call for the Book Market call and registration is closed. All those registered have received confirmation messages.We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.🥳🥳

17/08/2026

We are excited to share the Programme
20-22 August.

16/08/2026

https://businessweekly.co.bw/lifestyle/gaborone-book-festival-returns-for-2026-edition

Literary enthusiasts, curious readers and budding storytellers across Botswana are preparing for a celebration of culture as the Gaborone Book