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
Interview | Bernardine Evaristo
From the 2025 Festival
Book Chat | Mrs Kuti
From the 2025 Festival
Panel Discussion | Whose Truth Is It Anyway?
From the 2025 Festival
Music | The Recurrence
From the 2025 Festival