POETRY ON THE TRAIN × LUMKILE’S BOOK JOINT

A Literary Journey from Cape Town Station to Nyanga

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind literary and cultural experience as Poetry on the Train joins Lumkile’s Book Joint SA’s 5th Annual Free Book Event on 10 October 2026.

Presented in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), with PRASA, Heineken and Cape Town Silent Book Club, this special event brings together literature, poetry, music, performance, conversation and community in an experience that begins on a train and continues at Lumkile’s Book Joint in Nyanga.

THE JOURNEY

The experience begins at the PRASA Lounge at Cape Town Station, where guests will gather before boarding the train. Expect a vibrant literary atmosphere with:

• Live music
• Poetry readings
• Speeches and reflections
• Food and refreshments
• Mingling and connection