Glenwood Book Fair brings storytelling, art and culture to Heritage weekend
Literary enthusiasts, authors, and artists gather in Glenwood from September 24 to 27, 2026, for the Glenwood Book Fair, a four-day, four-venue festival celebrating Durban’s rich storytelling heritage across iconic local spaces including Bulwer Park, the Mazisi Kunene Museum, KZNSA, and the Phansi Museum
The Glenwood Book Fair will be held in Durban from September 24 to 27, 2026, organized by MYGLENWOOD and the Durban Book Club. The not-for-profit community festival aims to promote reading and writing, celebrate Durban's UNESCO City of Literature status, and support local creative talent. The four-day event features nearly 60 authors, poets, historians, and artists across four iconic venues, all sessions are free to the public.
The festival will kick off on Heritage Day with a youth-focused program and includes storytelling, live performances, and community discussions. Highlights include the Story Hour featuring Deborah Ewing, Sam Moodley, and Mpume Ngcobo, the panel "The Children's Voice" facilitated by Kirsten Miller, and Storytelling through Dance performed by Vusi Makhanya and the KwaMashu Dance Theatre Company.
Other events include community initiatives such as book launches, an open mic session, and a special dinner event. The fair aims to celebrate South African poets like Mazisi Kunene, explore the intersection of visual art and narrative, and host discussions on various social issues.
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