Phaphama Book Festival is one of our flagship initiatives—an annual celebration of books, learning, and creativity. It has grown into a platform that promotes reading, performance, and lifelong learning across age groups and sectors. Through exhibitions, panel discussions, and masterclasses led by industry experts, the festival creates opportunities for knowledge-sharing, sector exposure, and creative skills development.

Where Stories Rise Up

Every year, in the heart of Bloemfontein, a literary flame is lit - and for four unforgettable days, stories and visual art take center stage, not just to be read and seen, but to be felt.

The Phaphama Book Festival, hosted by St Francis Productions at the Central University of Technology (CUT), is more than an event - it's a cultural awakening. This year, alongside a dynamic lineup of authors, poets, and visionary thinkers, the festival features curated art exhibitions that bring narratives to life.

Festival Theme: STEAM Art Deserves The Spotlight

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics
This year, we spotlight the A in STEAM - celebrating how the arts breathe life into innovation and storytelling.