St-Louis' Docs

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Arts & CultureSaint-Louis
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsSt-Louis' Docs built its reputation as one
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

St-Louis' Docs in Saint-Louis

St-Louis' Docs is an international documentary film festival held each spring in the river city of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Past its fifteenth edition, it gathers documentary directors, producers and audiences from Africa and beyond for several days of screenings, professional encounters and public debates centered on African and Creole nonfiction cinema.

Saint-Louis sits where the Senegal River meets the Atlantic, a narrow island city of colonial-era balconied houses that served for two centuries as a capital of French West Africa.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

St-Louis' Docs built its reputation as one of West Africa's few festivals dedicated solely to documentary film, using Saint-Louis's UNESCO-listed old town as a backdrop for screenings held in cinemas, cultural centers and open courtyards

02

The mystery stays covered

Each edition names an honorary guest from African cinema, filmmaker Alice Diop held that role in a recent edition, and pairs the film program with masterclasses, industry roundtables and training workshops aimed at strengthening documentary practice across Senegal and neighboring countries

03

The city starts moving

Selections lean toward Senegalese, West African and Creole-speaking filmmakers, giving the event a focus on nonfiction storytelling from the francophone Atlantic world that sets it apart from Senegal's larger, fiction-oriented film events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival roots itself in Saint-Louis's long identity as a cinema and storytelling hub on Senegal's Atlantic coast

Water and renewal

Living ritual

honoring documentary as a tool for preserving oral history

The sacred route

Living ritual

Creole (metis signare) heritage

The local code

Living ritual

and regional memory alongside contemporary African filmmaking

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use the event area in Saint-Louis to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to Saint-Louis's hot, humid Sahelian coast; cover shoulders and knees for daytime screenings in shared cultural venues, and bring a light layer for cooler...

Safety

St-Louis' Docs is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Saint-Louis.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["fr"] · XOF

Family friendly

unknown

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Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis, Senegal

Nearest airportXLS — Saint Louis
TransportUse the event area in Saint-Louis to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Saint-Louis.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Saint-Louis via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Saint-Louis, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suited to Saint-Louis's hot, humid Sahelian coast; cover shoulders and knees for daytime screenings in shared cultural venues, and bring a light layer for cooler evening river breezes.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Senegal and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is St-Louis' Docs?

St-Louis' Docs is listed for Past edition: 28 April–2 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does St-Louis' Docs take place?

The festival is listed in Saint-Louis, Senegal. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 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?

Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis, Senegal

Is it family friendly?

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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.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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