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Ake Arts &
Book Festival

19-21 November, 2026

Now in its fourteenth year, Aké Arts & Book Festival has brought together over 1,000 writers, poets, musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists and thinkers to celebrate creativity, network and share stories. This year, the festival returns to Lagos with a fantastic programme of events including panel discussions, book chats, poetry and music. Join us for three days of cultural immersion!

Watch on-demand

bookchat Interview | Bernardine Evaristo

From the 2025 Festival

comedy and music Book Chat | Mrs Kuti

From the 2025 Festival

book quiz Music | The Recurrence

From the 2025 Festival

Gallery