72 Heures du Livre

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Arts & CultureCentre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsHaving run for close to two decades makes
Language["fr"]Currency: GNF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

72 Heures du Livre in Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum

Guinea's longest-running book festival, now past its eighteenth edition, packing public readings, author talks, slam poetry and film screenings into three days at the Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen in Kaloum, Conakry, a template later Guinean literary festivals have followed closely ever since it began around 2008.

72 Heures du Livre has run for eighteen editions since its founding around 2008, making it one of Guinea's longer-running cultural institutions, staged consistently at the Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen in Kaloum, Conakry, a venue built specifically to host Franco-Guinean cultural exchange.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Having run for close to two decades makes this one of Guinea's oldest continuously-run cultural festivals, with roots stretching back to roughly 2008, and its fixed home at the purpose-built Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen gives it a stable venue most Guinean festivals lack

02

The mystery stays covered

Its programme mixes literary formats not often paired elsewhere in Guinea: slam poetry alongside formal author talks and film screenings, all inside a compact three-day window rather than a sprawling multi-week programme

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

72 Heures du Livre is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Having run for close to two decades makes this one of Guinea's oldest continuously-run cultural festivals, with roots stretching back to roughly 2008...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For 72 Heures du Livre, plan transport around the exact Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable shoes and a light layer for moving between indoor rooms; casual, unremarkable clothing suits the studious, talk-and-reading format.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For 72 Heures du Livre, stay near the part of Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["fr"] · GNF

Family friendly

unknown

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Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum, Conakry, Guinea

Nearest airportCKY — Ahmed Sékou Touré
TransportFor 72 Heures du Livre, plan transport around the exact Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor 72 Heures du Livre, stay near the part of Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is 72 Heures du Livre?

72 Heures du Livre is listed for Past edition: 23–25 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does 72 Heures du Livre take place?

The festival is listed in Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum, Guinea. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Centre culturel franco-guineen/Kaloum, Conakry, Guinea

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmediaguinee.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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