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Festival 2026: 27 to 29 November in Yaba. Weekend passes on sale now.

27 to 29 November 2026 · Yaba

Three days in the tents.

Readings, talks, workshops, a market of small presses and the young readers' tent. Example dates for this demo store.

Passes

Choose your pass

  • Day pass

    5,000a from, one day

    • Friday, Saturday or Sunday
    • Every free talk
    • The bookshop and market tents
  • Most chosen

    Weekend

    15,000a three days

    • All three days
    • Every free session
    • A festival tote
  • Patron

    75,000a three days

    • Reserved seats everywhere
    • The signed autumn list
    • The authors' dinner

Prices in naira. Under 12s free with an adult. Example prices for this demo store.

What each pass includes

Pass by pass

Session tickets are sold separately and do not need a pass.

PassDaysFree talksReserved seatExtras
Day passOne dayYesNoNone
WeekendThree daysYesNoFestival tote
Student weekendThree daysYesNoStudent ID at the gate
PatronThree daysYesEvery sessionSigned autumn list, authors' dinner

Example passes for this demo store.

The main tentFour hundred seats, launches and the big readings.See the programmeThe market tentSmall presses, booksellers and our bookshop.Book a stand

On the day

Getting in

  1. Bring your QR code

    On your phone or printed.

  2. Get a wristband

    At the gate, once for the weekend.

  3. Check the board

    Tent changes go up by the gate each morning.

  4. Queue for signings

    Signing queues close 30 minutes after each session.

Passes

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Festival questions

Is there parking?

Very little. Come by bus, taxi or ride share; we post drop-off points in the week before.

Is there food?

Food stalls by the garden tent all day.

Is it accessible?

All tents are step-free, with seats kept at the front.