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Before the festival · Leading up to November 5, 2026

Pre-Events

Readings, launches and performances in the run-up to the festival. Each event lists its date, time and venue; unless marked Ticketed, it is free and open to the public.

Sat, Oct 1711:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Literary Wonderland: Children’s Programme Virgin Gorda

with
Nekita Turnbull
Lenell A Stevens Sr.
Shereen Flax-Charles 
Ciboney Centre for Excellence
Wed, Nov 412:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Stingray Poetry Slam

Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium
HLSCC students (COM 100, with Debra Hodge) compete to deliver the best spoken-word rendition on the theme: Mouth Open, Story Jump Out. Judged by Derron Sandy, Safiyya Chance and Kamaal Lettsome.
Judged by
Derron Sandy
Safiyya Chance
Kamaal Lettsome
Wed, Nov 45:30 PM – 7:00 PM

VI Noir Book Launch

with
Tiphanie Yanique
Traci O’Dea
Rea Vanterpool
Johanna Gibson
Johnny Temple
Richard Georges
LRC Open Area Atrium
Featuring Tiphanie Yanique, Traci O'Dea, Rea Vanterpool, Johanna Gibson, Johnny Temple and Richard Georges.
MC
Richard Georges
Pre-events take place at venues around the territory. Check each event for its location.Festival schedule →