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Upcoming Festival 28th – 30th August 2026

2026 THEME: Where Stories Begin: The Imaginary and the Art of Possibility.

The 3rd edition of Kampala Writes LitFest will centre storytelling as a shared language across creative expressions, where writers and artists are celebrated as the powerful narrators of our stories. The festival will further explore how narratives are shaped, shared, and re-imagined whilst honouring long-standing traditions and boldly embracing new genres and modes of expression.

About Kampala Writes Litfest

Celebrating Uganda’s storytellers & literary culture.

The Kampala Writes LitFest is the premier literature festival in Uganda bringing together writers, artists, and cultural practitioners from Africa and beyond. Founded in 2024 by the Goethe-Zentrum Kampala, the festival offers an array of activities including book launches, masterclasses, and workshops.

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