UpcomingLiterary FestivalIn Person

Aké Arts & Book Festival 2026

Three-day Lagos festival of writers, poets, musicians, artists and thinkers; 2026 theme: Native Intelligence.

Date
Nov 19 – 21, 2026
Place
Lagos · Nigeria
Price
NGN 20,000–NGN 200,000
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2026-09-17
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What to know before you go

Three-day Lagos festival of writers, poets, musicians, artists and thinkers; 2026 theme: Native Intelligence.

For readers
  • book chats
  • panels
  • poetry/music
  • African literary discovery
For authors
  • African literary networking
  • creator collaboration
  • reader community

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