Literary events / Cultural festival / Author discussions
Dakar’s international literature festival returns for its fifth edition
The highly anticipated Festival international de littérature de Dakar (FILID) is set to host its fifth annual edition at the prestigious Institut français du Sénégal. This year’s program promises an enriching series of literary exchanges, fostering dialogue and celebrating contemporary creative writing from both African and global perspectives.
Saturday, May 16 – Institut français du Sénégal, cinema hall
This new iteration of the Dakar literature festival, FILID, is poised to bring together a diverse community of authors, enthusiastic readers, leading publishers, and dedicated literature aficionados. Attendees can look forward to engaging encounters, stimulating discussions, and unique opportunities for shared experiences, all centered on the vibrant world of African and international literary works.
Event Details
- Date: May 16, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Venue: Institut français du Sénégal, cinema hall
Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor
Contact us