# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Midlands Literary Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Midlands Literary Festival 2026

The Midlands Literary Festival is Howick's premier celebration of South African literature, uniting readers, acclaimed authors, and indie publishers in the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This vibrant annual event, founded in 2010 by Howick resident Darryl Earl David, the man who founded SA's only Book Town in Richmond in the Karoo, serves as a critical cultural hub, fostering a deep love for reading and storytelling across diverse genres.

Attendees can experience an inspiring lineup, including the likes of John van der Ruit, Ashwin Desai and former Witness editor John Conyngham with his first novel in almost three decades. The festival provides an intimate platform for local writers to showcase their talent, elevating regional voices alongside established literary figures. Beyond its rich intellectual program, the festival stimulates the local economy by drawing cultural tourists to Howick's guesthouses, restaurants, and artisanal shops.

Set against a backdrop of historic charm and natural beauty, the festival fosters a warm, community-driven atmosphere. It ultimately champions literacy, creates lasting artistic connections, and highlights the Midlands as a thriving center for intellectual and creative excellence.

Tickets via Quicket or EFT
Price: R170 pp for festival 2 days

Banking details:

Nedbank
Acc No. 1020611936
Ref: MLF amd buyer's name
POP to ra@tarabook.co.za
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/howick/midlands-literary-festival-2026/200030423497656
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Howick
- **state**: NL
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: 11 Karkloof Road, 3290 Howick, South Africa
- **lat**: -29.48255
- **long**: 30.23361
- **full address**: 11 Karkloof Road, 3290 Howick, South Africa, 1 Karkloof Rd P141, Howick, 3290, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Midlands Literary Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Midlands Literary Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 11 Karkloof Road, 3290 Howick, South Africa, 1 Karkloof Rd P141, Howick, 3290, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Midlands Literary Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Midlands Literary Festival 2026 is organized by The Old Mushroom Farm.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Midlands Literary Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Howick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Midlands Literary Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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