Mission
To promote African books and arts, whether traditional or contemporary, to a wide audience.
FILAA, the International Festival of African Books and Arts, celebrates books, African arts and the richness of cultural exchange in Lausanne. It is an annual gathering open to readers, creators and professionals from the book sector.
Built around a community of book and art lovers, as well as young readers, FILAA aims to promote African books and arts in all their diversity. Organised in Lausanne, a Swiss city open to the world, the festival highlights the essential role of authors, creators and craft artists while contributing to the visibility of African publishing.
To promote African books and arts, whether traditional or contemporary, to a wide audience.
To make Lausanne an annual reference point in Switzerland for African books and African artistic expression.
Sharing, diversity, inclusion and enjoyment are at the heart of the FILAA experience.
As patron of the first FILAA edition, Véronique Tadjo invites the public to discover African books and arts as spaces for encounter, freedom and sharing.
Read the patron’s messageDu jeudi 20 au dimanche 23 août 2026, au Casino de Montbenon et à Lausanne.
The festival develops actions that encourage creation, exchange, transmission and the visibility of African books and arts.
Actions designed to encourage reading among all audiences.
Spaces dedicated to African artistic expression and contemporary creation.
Initiatives designed for young readers around books and the arts.
Spaces for dialogue around society, culture and diversity.
Discover a rich and varied program of activities, including workshops, conferences, exhibitions and cultural encounters.
Exchanges around books, arts and major cultural and social issues.
Creative and educational activities to awaken children’s imagination.
A spotlight on African artistic creations, both traditional and contemporary.
Dialogue spaces between artists, authors, professionals and the public.
Retrouvez les auteurs et autrices du FILAA 2026 lors des présentations de livres et séances de dédicaces.
Vendredi 21 août · 15h30 – 16h30
Présentation de livre suivie d’une séance de dédicaces.
Vendredi 21 août · 17h30
Séance de dédicaces.
Samedi 22 août · 14h30 – 15h30
Présentation du livre « La fabrique du merveilleux », suivie d’une séance de dédicaces.
Samedi 22 août · 15h30 – 17h
Présentation de livre et dédicaces avec Daniska Tampise Klebo, Aïcha Besser et Myriam Koné.
Découvrez les articles et médias qui parlent du FILAA.
A dedicated space for exhibitors, professionals, volunteers and media representatives wishing to take part in the festival.
Reserve a space to present your products, books or cultural initiatives.
A meeting point for publishers, booksellers, institutions and sector partners.
Help make the festival a success by joining the organising team.
Accreditation requests, press resources and communication support.
Exhibit, collaborate, cover the event or contribute to its organisation. Be part of the adventure.
For any request about information, partnership or participation, contact the festival team using the form below.