2026 Upcoming Book Fairs
- New Delhi, India
New Delhi World Book Fair
One of Asia’s largest public and trade book fairs, strong in education, general publishing, and cultural exchange.
- January 10 to 18
- Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei International Book Exhibition
One of Asia’s largest public and trade book fairs, strong in education, general publishing, and cultural exchange.
- February 3 to 8
- London, United Kingdom
London Book Fair
A premier global publishing trade event focused on rights, licensing, and international partnerships.
- March 10 to 12
- Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig Book Fair
Europe’s leading spring literary fair, combining trade engagement with strong reader participation.
- March 19 to 22
- Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok International Book Fair
Southeast Asia’s largest book fair, mixing strong public attendance with regional publishing networks.
- March 26 to April 6
- Bologna, Italy
Bologna Children’s Book Fair
The world’s most important event for children’s and young adult publishing, illustration, and licensing.
- April 13 to 16
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
The largest literary festival in the United States, highly visible for authors, publishers, and media.
- April 18 to 19, 2026
- New York City, USA
BookExpo America
The primary U.S. publishing trade show focused on industry professionals, media, and distribution.
- May 2026, dates TBC
- Beijing, China
Beijing International Book Fair
Asia’s most influential international rights marketplace, attracting publishers from over 90 countries.
- June 17 to 21, 2026
- Seoul, South Korea
Seoul International Book Fair
A major cultural and publishing fair blending literature, design, and global literary dialogue.
- June 24 to 28, 2026
- Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh International Book Festival
One of the world’s leading literary festivals, known for author talks, debates, and international programming.
- August 15 to 30, 2026
- Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt Book Fair
The world’s largest book fair and the central hub for global rights trading and publishing strategy.
- October 7 to 11, 2026
- Miami, Florida, USA
Miami Book Fair
A major international fair with strong Latin American, Caribbean, and global literary presence.
- November 2026, dates TBC
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah International Book Fair
One of the largest book fairs globally, combining mass readership, cultural programming, and international trade.
- Late November to Early December 2026, dates TBC
- Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara International Book Fair
The world’s largest Spanish-language book fair, balancing professional publishing and public engagement.
- November 28 to December 6, 2026, typical schedule
- Geneva, Switzerland
International Publishers Association
A global publishing body coordinating international dialogue, rights policy, and engagement across major book fairs.
- Throughout 2026