Kinshasa — Democratic Republic of the Congo

SILAC-KINSHASA

Kinshasa International Book, Arts and Cultures Fair — one of the network's gatherings in the DR Congo, alongside the Matadi, Kolwezi, Kisangani and Lubumbashi fairs, SOILACC AFRICA (Côte d'Ivoire), the Togo Book Fair and FILCP-D (Cameroon).

Dates

8 – 13 February 2027

Venue

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Status

Registration open

Books and cultures at the heart of the capital

About SILAC-Kinshasa

The Kinshasa International Book, Arts and Cultures Fair (SILAC-Kinshasa) brings together, in the Congolese capital, the players of the book chain, artists, public institutions, schools, companies and international partners around one shared ambition: making books and creation drivers of development.

The event will combine book exhibition and sales, author meetings, talks, performances, cinema, visual arts, crafts, fashion, gastronomy and digital innovation, celebrating the richness and diversity of Congolese and African cultures.

Overall goal

Promoting reading, the arts, Congolese cultures and the creative industries

As drivers of education, social cohesion, employment and Kinshasa's influence across Africa and the world.

Specific objectives

8 to 13 February

Programme

Six days shaped by highlights, in the heart of Kinshasa. The full detail will be published closer to the event — here is the provisional outline.

Day 1

8 Feb.

10:00
Exhibitor welcomeArrival, accreditation and stand set-up
17:00
Welcome eveningMeeting between exhibitors, partners and organisers

Day 2

9 Feb.

09:00
Official openingOpening ceremony of the fair
11:00
Inaugural round tableBooks, creation and Congolese cultures
15:00
Bookshop area opensBook exhibition and sales

Day 3

10 Feb.

10:00
Author meetingsConversations with Congolese and guest authors
14:00
Youth workshopsReading and creating for children and young people
18:00
Cultural showMusic and performing arts from Kinshasa

Day 4

11 Feb.

09:30
Talks & master classesBuilding the skills of cultural players
13:00
Visual arts exhibitionCrafts, fashion and heritage
19:00
Film screeningsCongolese films and documentaries

Day 5

12 Feb.

09:30
Business & partners forumProfessional meetings and international cooperation
15:00
Gastronomy & national languagesDiscovering culinary and linguistic heritage

Day 6

13 Feb.

10:00
Book donationsDonations to school and community libraries
12:00
Closing ceremonyReview and outlook for the next edition

What you need to know

Practical information

Dates

8 – 13 February 2027

Six days, open to all audiences.

Venue

Kinshasa

Democratic Republic of the Congo — exact venue to be confirmed.

Contact

contact@soilaac.com

or leiter@e-verlag.com — for any question or partnership proposal.

Join SILAC-KINSHASA as a partner

Partners & advertisers, come on board

Publishing house, company, NGO, institution, media outlet or advertiser: associate your brand with SILAC-Kinshasa and gain visibility — communication materials, website, catalogue and dedicated spaces on site — with an audience passionate about books, the arts and culture.

Join us

Register for SILAC-Kinshasa

Visitors, authors, artists, exhibitors or partners: write to us to receive the registration form and the full programme.

Exhibitors — registration form

Register as an exhibitor at SILAC-Kinshasa

Fill in the form below: it is sent straight to the organising committee (contact@soilaac.com). You can also download the form as a Word file, fill it in and email it back to us.

FairSILAC-Kinshasa Dates8 – 13 February 2027 VenueKinshasa, DR Congo
1Identity and contact details
2Participation profile
3Stand choice and rates

Choose one package. Prices in USD for the three days of the fair.

PackageSpace3-day package
Spot on a shared table75 USD / person
4 m² individual space150 USD
6 m²250 USD
9 m²400 USD
12 m²650 USD
18 m²900 USD

Payment is made only after the organising committee has approved your registration.

4Proposed activities
5Declaration and signature
I certify that the information provided is accurate. I understand that this request remains subject to confirmation by the organising committee, to the availability of spaces and to the participation conditions that will be sent to me. The information collected is used to process my registration and organise my participation.
Download the form (Word)