Welcome to Books on the Bay, the Simon’s Town Literary Festival.

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Books on the Bay 2025: Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March – The Countdown to Magic Begins!

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A limited number of seats for all ticketed events will be available at the door.

Festival details

14 to 16 March 2025

Friday – Sunday 14nd to 16th March 2025

Transportation

Everything you need to know about the parking and getting here.

2025 Participants

Among the highlights this year, are Africa’s most acclaimed and trusted political cartoonists, our own Zapiro, and Kenyan Gado; John van de Ruit who brings us the last and final in the Spud series…..

Hop aboard the eco-friendly Tuk Tuks from Hakuna Matuktuk, and enjoy a breezy, Wi-Fi-filled ride between Books on the Bay venues — free of charge!

Latest News

Books on the Bay, the Simon’s Town Literary Festival 2025

The run-away success of Simon’s Town’s two previous literary festivals has inspired a knock-out line-up for 2025. The town is set to host some of South Africa’s most celebrated writers on 14, 15 and 16 March. The festival’s 24 diverse events range from readings, panel...

A Rich Tapestry of Local Storytelling: Anticipation Builds for Upcoming Simon’s Town Literary Festival Sponsored by Standard Bank

As the local literary world eagerly anticipates the upcoming Books on the Bay festival, sponsored by Standard Bank, excitement is building among book lovers, authors, and enthusiasts alike. Set against the backdrop of picturesque Simon’s Town, one of the country’s oldest and most beautiful towns, this literary festival promises to celebrate the creativity of books, as well as the writers and publishers who produce them.

Books on the Bay – Writers Take the Stage in Simon’s Town

After a successful inaugural event last year, Books on the Bay is back, with over 40 writers set to take the stage in Simon’s Town. Festival founder David Attwell is expecting something special.

Books on the Bay is a community-supported non-profit festival – with your help, we can continue to bring inspiring experiences and programs to the far south. Your contribution will ensure that future generations of book lovers get the opportunity to explore literature in all its forms!

Festival Sponsors

Books on the Bay 2025: Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March – The Countdown to Magic Begins!