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Hello Booklovers

Welcome to Booklovers, the first Swiss festival of Young Adult literature, in collaboration between Plateforme 10 and Payot Libraire. We look forward to welcoming you from 31 May to 2 June at Plateforme 10, the arts district just a stone's throw from Lausanne station.

Check out the full programme below! Admission to the festival is free, and some activities require registration (via the "Registration here" links).

 

Friday 31 May

  • Opening Night
  • Award Ceremony
  • And for those above 16 years of age, our first Booklovers Prom Night. Book your free prom night invite here

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Registration here 

Saturday 1st June

Booklovers Festival Bookshop open 10am – 6pm

With all the best Young Adult Books in English

 

  • Public talk CS. Pacat & Bea Fitzgerald
    The 2 bestselling writers discuss romance, plots, power and storytelling.
    Free, secure your seat here 

 

  • House of Dragon, Saison 1, Episodes 1 and 2 (English spoken)
    Get ready for the upcoming season 2 of GOT’s prequel. An exclusive evening screening on the big screen. Free tickets here

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Registration here

Sunday 2 June

  • Choréoké dance
  • Masterclass "Live my life as a Booktokeuse @oceadorable_
  • Signing sessions
  • Linocut workshop (registration required)
  • Writing workshop (registration required)

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Registration here

The festival

Would you like to dance or chill out while sipping a cocktail? COLLECTIF 52's bar bus will be on hand on Saturday 1 June, from 10am to 8pm.

 

Check out the list of foodtrucks and drinks available at the festival below:

Thirsty?

  • COLLECTIF52
  • Kony Bubble Tea
  • Café Lumen (mudac-Photo Elysée)
  • Arcadia Restaurant
  • Nabi Restaurant (MCBA)

 

Feeling a little (or a lot) hungry?

  • Taqueria Don Vergas (tacos)
  • Arcadia Restaurant
  • Nabi Restaurant (MCBA)
  • Café Lumen (mudac-Photo Elysée)

 

Make the most of your visit to Plateforme 10 to discover our 3 museums, as well as our 2 specialist bookshop-boutiques, which will be offering a fine selection of items related to reading fans, as well as an exclusive limited edition Booklovers totebag.