The Event
What to expect
Line-up announcements and full details are shared in The Villescence Book Night event chat.
When
Date & Time
Saturday 29 August 2026
16:00 – 23:30 hrs
Who
The Line-up
Featured authors, spoken word artists and special guests — announced on our socials.
Live storytelling & readings
Authors from the Villescence catalogue and guest storytellers perform and read — Setswana and English, old tales and new work sharing one stage.
The book market
Every featured title is on sale on the night, signed by its author. Card not required — mobile money accepted at the table.
Epic Villa Guest House, Tlokweng — doors open 16:00 on Saturday 29 August 2026.
Tickets
Reserve your seat
Early bird tickets are P200 until 14 August; standard tickets are P250 thereafter.
Standard
Standard Ticket
- Full evening programme
- Access to the book market
P250 (online checkout: $18.15 USD)
Early Bird
Early Bird Ticket
- Full evening programme
- Access to the book market
- Available until 14 August only
P200 (online checkout: $14.50 USD)
Vendors
Food Stall
- Trade at the event, 16:00–23:30
- One stall space per booking
- Details in the event chat
P500