literary festival / talks and debates
Dakar’s fifth international literature festival (FILID) highlights modern african and global writing
The Festival international de littérature de Dakar (FILID) returns for its fifth edition at the Institut français du Sénégal, featuring a dynamic program focused on contemporary literary creation and cross-cultural exchanges.
Saturday, may 16, 2026 – cinema hall, institut français du Sénégal
This year’s FILID brings together writers, readers, publishers, and literature enthusiasts for a day of inspiring discussions, readings, and creative exchanges. The event spotlights both African and international literary landscapes, offering a platform for dialogue between diverse voices in modern storytelling.
Event details
- Date: may 16, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: cinema hall, institut français du Sénégal
Institut français Léopold Sédar Senghor
89, rue Joseph T. Gomis
Dakar, Sénégal
Dakar, Sénégal
