Date: 05 – 09 October 2026
Venue: Drama & Loft Theatre

Official Festival Opening: The Poetry Africa festival provides a vital opportunity to reflect on, celebrate, and critically examine the role of poetry in the movement for social change, both nationally and internationally. Join us for a memorable evening celebrating three decades of the festival through Poetry & Music. Host: Lebo Mashile (SA), Keynote address: Koleka Putuma Poets: D’bi Anitafrika(Jamaica), Haroun Amri(Algeria), Ana More (Ukraine), Nanda(Gabon), Steel the Poet(SA), Dr. Gcina Mhlophe (SA)

Poetry Performance: Host: Quaz Roodt Poets: Siphokazi Jonas(SA), Karen Lee (Canada), Malaika Uwamahoro (Rwanda), Thando Fuze (SA), Ninwo’lou(Côte d’Ivoire)