1st edition — Books, arts & creation

TOGO
BOOK FAIR

Togo International Book and Arts Fair — a gathering where authors, artists and publishing houses meet to celebrate creativity in all its forms.

Dates

21 – 25 October 2026

Venue

Cercle Togolais des Expositions et Foires

Admission

Free entry

The spirit of the fair

Three pillars, one shared calling

The Togo Book Fair brings creators and communities together around a single creative impulse: giving voice, page and stage to the arts that carry the faith and culture of the continent.

01

Arts

Exhibitions, sacred music, visual arts and performances led by creators from every denomination.

02

Books

Book signings, panel discussions and a bookshop area dedicated to Christian publishers and African literature.

03

Christian culture

Ecumenical conferences, workshops and time for dialogue between the Churches and the cultures of the continent.

21 to 25 October

Programme

Five days shaped by highlights, at the Cercle Togolais des Expositions et Foires. The full detail will be published closer to the event — here is the provisional outline.

Day 1

21 Oct.

09:00
Official openingEcumenical opening ceremony and blessing of the fair
11:00
Inaugural panelFaith, creation and African identity
15:00
Bookshop area opensMeet the first publishing houses

Day 2

22 Oct.

10:00
Writing workshopsSessions led by guest authors
14:00
Sacred music concertChoirs and ensembles from several traditions
18:00
Book signingsSigning sessions in the bookshop area

Day 3

23 Oct.

09:30
Ecumenical colloquiumInterfaith dialogue on culture
13:00
Visual arts exhibitionOpening of the selected works
19:00
Cultural eveningDance, storytelling and performing arts

Day 4

24 Oct.

09:30
Exhibitors' forumProfessional meetings with publishers and artisans
15:00
Youth panelReading and creating with young audiences

Day 5

25 Oct.

10:00
Awards ceremonyThe fair's literary and artistic distinctions
12:00
Closing celebrationAn interfaith time of prayer and gratitude

Voices coming to share

Speakers & guests of honour

The full line-up of authors, artists and religious figures will be announced progressively. Places still open.

A

Author — to be announced

Guest of honour

B

Visual artist — to be announced

Guest of honour

C

Theologian — to be announced

Guest of honour

D

Publisher — to be announced

Guest of honour

Exhibitor area

A fair for publishers, artisans and associations

Book your stand

Become an exhibitor

Spaces are limited. Contact the organising team to receive the exhibitor pack and the rates.

Request a stand

What you need to know

Practical information

Dates

21 – 25 October 2026

Five days, open to all audiences.

Venue

Cercle Togolais des Expositions et Foires

Lomé, Togo.

Access

Free entry

Some workshops and conferences require advance registration.

They support the event

Official partners

The Togo International Book and Arts Fair is organised with the support of partners committed to books and culture.

Partner publishing house

Editions Eichenblatt Verlag

Partner literary agency

Aquila Literary Agency

Join the Fair as a partner

Partners & advertisers, come on board

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

Join us

Reserve your place at the Togo Book Fair

Whether you are a visitor, author, exhibitor or volunteer, register to receive all the information about the fair.