Day 1
Official opening of the festival, first encounters with guests, opening conferences and launch of the discovery spaces.
The programme
The FILAA programme
Over three days, FILAA offers a rich programme of literary encounters, conferences, workshops, readings, book signings and moments of exchange around African books and arts. Organised in Lausanne, the festival highlights the diversity of African voices, creations and artistic expressions.
Lausanne
Annual festival
African books & arts
Practical information
The programme is presented day by day to make your visit easier. Activities take place in the festival’s different areas: main stage, encounters area, youth area, conference room and book signing area.
Encounters
Conferences
Workshops
Book signings
Presentation
Three days of discovery, dialogue and creation
FILAA brings together women writers, writers, creators, professionals and readers around a programme designed to create dialogue between literature, arts, transmission and cultural diversity.
Day 2
A day dedicated to youth, creation, public readings, cultural exchange and book signing sessions.
Day 3
Literary conversations, professional meetings, final highlights of the festival and closing moments in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.
Detailed programme
Festival schedule
Find below the main highlights of FILAA: encounters, workshops, conferences, readings and book signings.
Day 1 — Festival opening
10:00
Official opening
Public welcome, opening speech and presentation of the current edition of FILAA.
Location : Main stage
11:30
Opening encounter
Exchange around African books, contemporary voices and international outreach.
Location : Encounters area
14:00
Conference
African books and arts: memory, transmission and creation in the contemporary world.
Location : Conference room
16:30
Public reading
Reading of selected excerpts from African works by festival writers and guests.
Location : Reading stage
Day 2 — Youth, creation and dialogue
10:30
Youth workshop
Creative workshop around storytelling, illustration and imagination for young readers.
Location : Youth area
12:00
Authors’ encounter
Conversation around writing journeys, creation and new voices in African literature.
Location : Encounters area
14:30
Round table
African arts between tradition and modernity: crossed perspectives from artists and professionals.
Location : Conference room
17:00
Book signing session
Special encounters with guest writers for signatures and exchanges with the public.
Location : Book signing area
Day 3 — Encounters and closing
11:00
Literary conversation
Discussion on new African writing, transmission and the challenges of the publishing world.
Location : Encounters room
13:30
Professional meeting
Exchange between publishers, booksellers and professionals from the African book sector.
Location : Book forum
15:30
Final book signing session
A final moment to meet guest authors before the festival closes.
Location : Book signing area
17:30
FILAA closing
Closing speech, thanks to participants and one last convivial moment.
Location : Main stage
Additional information
The programme may change. We invite you to check this page regularly to discover the latest updates, new guests and possible adjustments.
A festival open to everyone
FILAA is intended for readers, families, culture lovers, as well as professionals from the world of African books and arts.