November 30- December 1, 2024: CebuLitFest Market 2024
CebuLitFest Market 2024: A Literary and Cultural Extravaganza
Mark your calendars for November 30 – December 1 as CebuLitFest Market returns to Robinsons Galleria Cebu Atrium, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a dynamic lineup of literary, musical, and creative events!
Event Highlights:
BookChigo’s First Cebu Pop-Up: Discover a book lover’s dream—books by the kilo! Get ready to fill your shelves at unbeatable prices.
Danton Remoto: Renowned poet, writer, and media personality Danton Remoto will launch his latest book under Penguin Random House. Join him for an insightful discussion on breaking into the international publishing scene, the self-publishing boom, and his thoughts on the Philippine literary world. Plus, enjoy a special poetry reading from this literary giant!
National Artist for Literature Resil Mojares: Don’t miss the chance to meet the celebrated author for a rare book signing and an intimate Q&A session. He’ll also talk about his childhood inspirations and key literary influences. A perfect opportunity to grab elusive titles like Book of Go and Enigmatic Objects.
Johanna Michelle Lim and Lara Eviota: Immerse yourself in readings from Johanna’s books Dagaton and What Distance Tells Us, followed by an exciting discussion on Hala, an art and design folio that highlights Cebu’s creative scene.
AJ Bacar (SSKAIT): Fans of the Multoserye are in for a treat! Join AJ for a live sketching session and a Q&A as he launches his new comic book, based on his popular series.
Alanna Michelle Escudero & The Basadours: Celebrate the release of Alanna’s children’s book, The Little Hero. In partnership with The Basadours, there will be storytelling sessions, arts and crafts, coloring activities, and the giveaway of 200 copies of her book over the two-day festival—perfect for the little ones!
“Wicked,” Broadway & Disney Saturday Spotlight: Groove to acoustic renditions of Broadway and Disney hits by Rio the Band and other performers. The day wraps up with an open mic at 6 PM, where participants will receive Playbills as a fun memento.
Classical Sunday with Double U: Experience the magic of Studio Ghibli and anime music performed live by Double U, led by Ian Gabriel Aninon. Watch classic movie scenes play in the background as the musicians bring the soundtracks to life.
Kawaii Corner: Sunday gets extra cute with our Kawaii Corner, featuring merchandise, activities, and meet-and-greets with fan-favorites Kuromi, Melody, and Cinnamoroll! Don’t miss your photo op with these adorable characters.
Cosplay Extravaganza: Show off your fandom pride by coming dressed as your favorite Studio Ghibli, Disney, Broadway, book, or anime character! Spin the wheel for freebies if you arrive in costume.
10 Years of CebuLitFest
As CebuLitFest celebrates its 10th year, we look back at a decade of inspiring workshops, author talks, musical performances, walking tours, and literary events that have shaped Cebu’s vibrant cultural scene. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of hosting literary icons and creatives such as Merle Alunan, F. Sionil Jose, Jessica Zafra, Sarah Kay, Ian Veneracion, Carlos Celdran, and many more. Their presence has helped make CebuLitFest the beloved cultural institution it is today.
Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and culture—whether you’re a bookworm, artist, musician, or just looking for a fun time, CebuLitFest Market 2024 promises something for everyone!