A Villescence Signature Event

Gatwe E Rile.
And so the story began.

An evening where Botswana's storytellers take the floor — live readings, author conversations, music and books you can take home. The oldest tradition we have, given a stage.

The Event

What to expect

Date, venue and line-up are placeholders — update this section in gate-e-rile.html when details are confirmed.

When

Date & Time

[Date to be announced] · Doors open [time], programme starts [time].

Where

Venue

[Venue, Gaborone]. Parking and directions shared with your ticket.

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.

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)