Updated October 22, 2026

There are tons of book-related events coming up this year, and we want to keep you up to date on when and where you can find them! Book festivals can be extremely beneficial for self-published authors aiming to broaden their audience, connect with experts in the industry, and gain knowledge about the current publishing landscape.

Below, you'll find a list of upcoming festivals and events (big and small, national and international) scheduled for 2026 into 2027, organized by date and state, sometimes country, that celebrate all things books! We'll be updating this list often, so be sure to come back and see what's been added.

Consider attending an event in your area to maximize visibility of both you and your book.

*Disclaimer: Some of the dates for these events are subject to change as they approach. Please be sure to check the links to verify exact dates.

U.S. BOOK FESTIVALS & EVENTS

OCTOBER

California

October 8-24: Litquake Festival—San Francisco

- The largest independent literary festival on the West Coast, Litquake continues its mission as a two-week literary spectacle for book lovers, complete with cutting-edge conversations, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings.

Iowa

October 19-25: Iowa City Book Festival—Iowa City

- The 18th annual Iowa City Book Festival will be held at locations throughout downtown and beyond. It will showcase a dynamic mix of original events and collaborative programs with partner organizations, all celebrating the power of the written word and the exchange of ideas.

Kentucky

October 24: Louisville Book Festival—Louisville

- A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2018 to celebrate and promote the love and the benefits of reading, writing, and literacy. They believe that literacy is a fundamental human right and that there is power and purpose in bringing books to life every day of the year. Celebrate books and use them to highlight and grow the resilient culture of our vibrant city, as well as to encourage and elevate our creative thinking as a community.

Louisiana

October 31: Louisiana Book Festival—Baton Rouge

- Features 200+ authors, panel discussions, book signings, live music, and activities for all ages celebrating Louisiana’s literary culture. Free and open to the public, the festival gives readers a chance to meet authors and authors a place to share their work.

Massachusetts

October 23-25: Fall In Love New England—Marlborough

- Romance readers meet, discover, and fan girl out to our fabulous attending 2026 romance authors from all over the United States plus. One full day of romance themed games, author spotlights, author panels, and book crafts that celebrate why we love reading the romance genre.

South Carolina

October 23-25: Pat Conroy Literary Festival—Beaufort

- The 2026 festival will commemorate Pat Conroy’s 81st birthday and the 11th anniversary of the festival with a weekend of immersive literary events in Conroy’s beloved Beaufort. Make plans to join us for author conversations, readings and signings, writers workshops, exhibits and tours, performances, and celebratory gatherings in multiple lowcountry venues.

Texas

October 22-24: National Black Book Festival—Houston

- Held every fall in Houston, the festival is a premier gathering designed to promote Black authors, provide a platform for underrepresented voices, and celebrate Black history and culture. Featured authors include Beatrice Dixon, Omar Tyree, Monica Walters, and Calvin Stovall, Jr.

West Virginia

October 24: West Virginia Book Festival—Charleston

- This annual event for book lovers of all ages, featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors, a used book sale, and a Festival Marketplace, takes place at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Authors include Craig Johnson, Rosalie Haizlett, Kate Quinn, Margot Lee Shetterly, and R.L. Stine.

Wisconsin

October 19-24: Chippewa Valley Book Festival—Eau Claire

- The festival celebrates the written word with author readings, book signings, school visits, and programs for writers of all ages. Continuing its successful hybrid format, the 2026 festival will offer both in-person and virtual events for participants in the Chippewa Valley and beyond.

NOVEMBER

California

November 1-2: Bay Area Kids' Book Fair—Sunnyvale

- A family-friendly book fair to meet authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and educational programs, all in one location. Superstars from literature come to life meeting and greeting attendees. Storytellers entertain the audience, reading from their books and children’s classics all day.

November 13-15: Twentynine Palms Book Festival—Twentynine Palms

- This festival brings readers, authors, publishers, and entertainment professionals together to discover fresh voices in California’s high desert, celebrating stories that capture the spirit and imagination of the Golden State. All panel discussions and author talks included in the Live Session Program will be followed by book signing opportunities, providing readers with direct access to authors and their latest works.

Florida

November 7: The St. Pete Reads! Literacy Festival—St. Petersburg

- The St. Pete Reads! Literacy Festival is dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and educating children through literature. Produced by the Cultured Books Literacy Foundation in partnership with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, the festival highlights literature, culture, and community resources with a focus on South St. Petersburg.

November 14: Florida Writers Book Fair—Sanford

- More than 100 Florida-based authors will be offering their books from sidewalk tables along the bustling 1st Street business corridor in Historic Downtown Sanford. Book lovers of all ages will find troves of wonderful new books in nonfiction, poetry, fantasy, mystery, thriller, crime, horror, Christian, young-adult, children’s, and other genres.

November 15-22: Miami Book Fair—Miami

- For eight days in November, Miami Book Fair transforms downtown Miami into a literary wonderland, hosting hundreds of critically acclaimed authors talking politics, pop culture, and all manner of impactful prose in three languages for all ages. Get smart, buy books, meet authors, and bring the kids! Miami Street Fair runs from November 20-22.

Georgia

November 1-22: Book Festival of the MJCCA—Dunwoody

- Bringing award-winning programming to people throughout each year, this book festival is truly unlike any other. Not only will you hear Oscar Award and Pulitzer Prize winners talk candidly about their latest works, you’ll also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets, book signings, community reads, panel discussions, and so many more memorable experiences.

Kentucky

November 7: Kentucky Book Festival—Lexington

- A program of Kentucky Humanities, the festival is a celebration of reading, writing, and publishing that takes place each fall. The 2026 festival will be held at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington Green. Festival events are designed to connect book lovers and authors, spark conversation, and empower readers by providing access to new books and opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the biggest bookish celebration in Kentucky.

Louisiana

October 31: Louisiana Book Festival—Baton Rouge

- With approximately 20,000 book lovers from across the state and nation attending each year, the Louisiana Book Festival is one of the region’s premier events celebrating writers, readers, and the books that connect them. This year’s festival will welcome approximately 150 featured writers representing a multitude of genres. Featured writers will participate in book talks, panels, and signings throughout the day, sharing insight about their work and process with festival attendees.

Michigan

November 15: A2 Community Bookfest—Ann Arbor

- A day celebrating books with booksellers, publishers, authors, and more, with various activities for all ages, such as keynote author talks, hands-on crafts for kids and adults, storytimes, and discussion groups. The headliner for this year's Bookfest is Katie Kitamura, author of A Separation, Intimacies, and Audition, which was a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Minnesota

November 7: Twin Cities Book Festival—Saint Paul

- Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is a free, day-long community celebration of literature featuring a large book fair, author presentations and panels, children’s activities and programs, a used book and record sale, and more. 2026 will be the 26th annual #TCBF.

Nevada

November 10-14: Author Nation: The World’s Largest Conference for Indie and Hybrid Authors—Las Vegas

- One of the largest indie author conferences, this event welcomes both published and unpublished writers, emphasizing marketing and sustainable success. Attendees can network with industry experts, peers, and mentors, and meet exhibitors ranging from bestselling authors to service providers and publishers.

New York

November 7: The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival—Rochester

- A festival presented by RACWI (Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators) and the Lift Bridge Book Shop, in affiliation with The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library and hosted by Monroe Community College. The Festival and Festival-to-Go promote the joy of reading and writing by giving kids the chance to meet and interact with authors. Due to venue insurance requirements, the festival cannot take custody of visitors under 17; all attendees under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

North Carolina

November 13-15: Griot & Grey Owl Black Southern Writers Conference—Durham

- The Griot & Grey Owl Conference brings together Black writers, poets, scholars, and cultural workers whose stories are deeply rooted in Southern soil. Each year’s theme invites attendees to explore complex topics, ranging from identity and place to memory and justice through literature, performance, and communal dialogue.

Ohio

November 14: Books by the Banks Regional Book Festival—Cincinnati

- Held annually in downtown Cincinnati, this day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy. Confirmed authors include Jarod K. Anderson, Darcie Wilde, Greg Howard, Laurien Berenson, and Mindy McGinnis.

Oregon

November 2-8: Portland Book Festival—Portland

- Come celebrate the return of Portland Book Festival, the largest celebration of books and storytelling in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout the week, festival-goers will fill downtown for packed conversations at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, intimate readings, workshops, pop-up events, and more. With bestselling authors, emerging voices, and readers descending on the city, attendees are destined for a festival full of unforgettable conversations and shared experiences. Presented by the Eberwein family.

South Carolina

November 6-15: Charleston Literary Festival—Charleston

- A world-class destination literary festival with an international edge based in the heart of Charleston. Experience the transformative power of books and big ideas. Confirmed speakers include Barbara Kingsolver, Curtis Sittenfeld, Hernan Diaz, Michael Cunningham, Roxane Gay, and Susan Orlean.

November 13-14: YALLFest Book Festival—Charleston

- Charleston’s Young Adult and Middle Grade Book Festival. The first YALLFest took place in 2011, and was co-founded by Blue Bicycle Books owner Jonathan Sanchez and authors Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia. It has grown into one of the nation’s most beloved book festivals, spawning a west-coast sister festival in YALLWEST, and it's one of the largest kidlit festivals in the country. Attending authors can be found here.

Tennessee

November 20-21: WriterFest Nashville—Nashville**

- Whether you’re navigating agents, editors, producers, publishers, or platforms, attending WriterFest gives you creative inspiration and tools, clear pathways to publishing, real connections, and actionable next steps for how to cultivate more with your intellectual property.

Texas

November 14-15: Texas Book Festival—Austin

- One of the country’s premier literary events, the Texas Book Festival gathers 250+ celebrated authors for bilingual programming, signings, family activities, exhibitors, food trucks, a Saturday night Lit Crawl, and more.

Some of you may be seasoned pros at these events, but if you're a newbie just starting out, you might be curious about what to expect. We've put together a handy list to get you ready for your first festival.

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JANUARY

Florida

January 23: JAX Urban Book Festival—Jacksonville

- Book lovers have big hearts and even bigger dreams. There are few things more magical than a room full of imagination. So, how about an entire conference hall? Come visit your favorite authors, discuss your favorite books, and leave with many more!

January 23: Sunshine State Book Festival—Gainesville

- Come and enjoy a day of book browsing. Meet 100 local and regional authors who write in many genres. Festivities include guest speakers, giveaways, and storytelling. Make sure to bring the kids for story time, from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

January 29-January 31: ReadOUT: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature—Gulfport

- A milestone 10th anniversary. Three unforgettable days celebrating queer voices, powerful stories, and the transformative magic of LGBTQ+ literature.

FEBRUARY

Alabama

February 25-27: Monroeville Literary Festival—Monroeville

- Join the 30th anniversary celebration in the courtroom made famous by To Kill a Mockingbird for captivating readings, enlightening discussions, amusing conversations, and Monroeville's famous brand of hospitality.

California

February 3-5: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival—Rancho Mirage

- A world-class gathering of writers, thinkers, and readers who come together to celebrate the power of ideas and the beauty of the written word. Known as the “Coachella for the brain,” the festival offers audiences the rare opportunity to hear from bestselling authors, Pulitzer Prize winners, and influential voices across literature, politics, history, and culture—all in an intimate and welcoming setting.

Florida

February 27: Amelia Island Book Festival—Fernandina Beach

- A series of public events featuring New York Times-bestselling authors, independent publishers and authors, and awards programs and workshops, the festival is dedicated to improving literacy skills in children and adults throughout Northeast Florida.

Georgia

February 4-7: Savannah Book Festival—Savannah

- The Savannah Book Festival is a four-day event with a ticketed opening address on Thursday evening, a ticketed keynote address on Friday evening, a full day of free author talks on Festival Saturday, and a ticketed closing address on Sunday afternoon.

Hawaii

February 20: Oahu Indie Book Festival—Honolulu

- Attendees can meet authors and illustrators, buy signed books, win prizes featuring popular locally made items and gift certificates, and take part in a Scavenger Hunt. The event also offers small-group sessions on writing and publishing, keiki book readings and activities, and plenty of opportunities to support local creators.

Pennsylvania

February 6: The African American Children's Book Fair—Philadelphia

- One of the oldest and largest single-day events for diverse children's literature in the country, focusing on books written by and about Black Americans. Features nationally known bestselling authors and illustrators, book presentations and autograph sessions, a wide selection of affordable books for purchase (from preschool to young adult levels), free promotional giveaways, prizes, and games.

Tennessee

February 27: Appalachian WordFest—Sevierville

- Appalachian WordFest is a one day celebration of the voices, stories, and creativity that flow from the beloved Appalachian Mountains. When authors, young poets, publishers, and book lovers gather together, the community of storytellers grows richer and more connected. Features food trucks, a complimentary coffee bar, and cozy spots to relax throughout the venue.

UTAH

February 6: Book Lovers Winter Festival—Salt Lake City

- Set in the charming village of This Is the Place Heritage Park, the festival invites readers of all ages to spend the day discovering stories, meeting authors, and connecting with fellow book lovers. You'll find the full lineup of featured authors here.

Virginia

February 27: Williamsburg Book Festival—Williamsburg

- The Williamsburg Book Festival features a diverse lineup of authors, engaging speakers, and Virginia's Poet Laureate, along with the annual Student Writing Contest that celebrates the next generation of writers.

If you're planning to attend events like these to promote your book, make sure readers can easily find your title online after the festival by improving your book's discoverability.

MARCH

California

March 5-6: Charlotte S. Huck Children's Literature Festival—Redlands

- Each year, the festival brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions.

March 6: Literary Women Festival of Authors—Long Beach

- An annual one-day event that showcases seven contemporary bestselling and award-winning women authors. Features author presentations, book signings, morning coffee, lunch, and opportunities to purchase books. This year's authors include Lisa Alvarez, Susan Choi, Sadeqa Johnson, Kate Quinn, and more.

March 20: Pasadena Festival of Women Authors—Pasadena

- An annual community literary event that celebrates the accomplishments of women writers and raises money for local non-profit literary programs. Featured authors include Allegra Goodman.

Florida

March 6: Southwest Florida Reading Festival—Fort Myers

- This free annual Festival incites a passion for reading. Renew your interest in reading as the festival authors are announced. Hear an author speak and get inspired to borrow or buy the book, maybe even to write one of your own.

March 18-21: Sleuthfest—Orlando

- A multi-day annual writers conference hosted by the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter. Brings together writers from all points in the publishing journey, Sleuthfest provides a networking-focused immersive experience. Guest of honor are Lisa Scottoline and Riley Sager.

March 20: Books by the Bay Fest—Pensacola

- A literary festival located in Pensacola, Florida. This festival brings authors from all over the world together to share their creations, whether they be books, poetry collections, short prose, or works in progress.

Georgia

March 6: Dahlonega Literary Festival—Dahlonega

- An annual celebration of books and authors held in historic downtown Dahlonega. Features nationally known authors, regional authors, panel discussions, book signings, and a festival bookstore.

Louisiana

March 11-14: The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University—New Orleans

- A multi-day literary celebration featuring a lineup of authors, chefs, and musicians. Festival goers have the opportunity to attend readings and panels, purchase books, and have their books signed by many of the authors at the festival. Keep an eye out for the author lineup which will be released in November 2026. A full schedule will be published in the weeks leading up to the festival.

March 17-21: Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival—New Orleans

- A French Quarter celebration of literature, theatre, cuisine, and music. Book and theatre lovers come to New Orleans from all over the country and abroad for the writer's craft sessions, literary panels, theatre events, literary walking tours, culinary events, author interviews, and music events. And don’t forget the Stella Shouting Contest.

Mississippi

March 3-5: Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival—Hattiesburg

- An annual three-day event hosted by The University of Southern Mississippi, dedicated to celebrating excellence in children's and young adult literature. The festival attracts hundreds of teachers, public and school libraries, authors, illustrators, students, and literature enthusiasts from dozens of states. Offers educational sessions, panel discussions, and professional development where educators can earn continuing education units (CEUs).

APRIL

California

April 17-18: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books—Los Angeles

- This festival began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, film screenings and artists creating their work on-site. It attracts approximately 165,000 people of all ages each year from Southern California and all around the country.

Florida

April 9-11: Word of South: A Festival of Literature and Music—Tallahassee

- Word of South celebrates the connection between literature and music, bringing authors and musicians together for collaborative performances. This family-friendly festival also features cookbook authors, children’s programming, and live music spanning genres from gospel and hip-hop to jazz, country, and R&B.

Texas

April 10: San Antonio Book Festival—San Antonio

- The festival brings readers and writers together to celebrate books, libraries, literary culture, and the exchange of ideas. Free and open to the public, this day-long event features more than 110 national, regional, local, and emerging authors and welcomes over 20,000 visitors.

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MAY

TENNESSEE

June 12: Middle Tennessee Book Fest—Murfreesboro

- An annual festival built for the book lovers of Middle Tennessee. The event will feature authors, bookish shops and sellers, and more—all in one spot. Details are still under wraps while they finalize the nitty gritty, but we can tell you it's coming to Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro, and it's going to be a blast.

International Book Festivals & Events

OCTOBER

Australia

October 16-25: Queenscliffe Literary Festival—Queenscliffe, VIC

- The Queenscliffe Literary Festival is a much-anticipated cultural event for Queenscliffe and the Bellarine, showcasing leading and emerging Australian writers. Its inclusive, accessible program sparks thoughtful discussion and celebrates Australian fiction, nonfiction, poetry, music, and art through a diverse lineup of authors and artists.

October 15-25: Festival Québec en toutes lettres—Québec

- A unique event of its kind, Québec en toutes lettres has been offering an immersive experience for over 15 years, bringing literature to life on stage and throughout the city. Through readings, shows, performances, and discussions, including many free activities, the festival takes over various cultural venues in the city centre, both indoors and outdoors.

October 19-25: Vancouver Writers Fest—Vancouver

- At the Vancouver Writers Fest, readers of all ages explore the power of stories through year-round events and a flagship week-long festival on Granville Island and across Vancouver, connecting with both local and international authors.

October 27-November 1: Flagship Fall Festival—Toronto

- TIFA returns to Victoria University at the University of Toronto, welcoming acclaimed writers, passionate readers, and book lovers from around the world to Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival. The newly streamlined five-day event features 100+ conversations, masterclasses, talks, and readings across multiple partner venues.

October 28-November 1: Toronto International Festival of Authors—Toronto

- Since its inception in 1974, this festival has welcomed more than 9,000 authors from over 100 countries, including 22 Nobel Laureates and countless other award winners. IFOA presents the finest international novelists, poets, playwrights, short story writers and biographers, and provides Canadian writers with an internationally recognized forum in which to present their work.

October 29-November 1: The African Canadian Book Fair—Ottowa

- The Afro-Canadian Book Fair (SLAC) organized by Mosaïque Interculturelle and presented by Radio-Canada is proud to launch its 9th edition by unveiling an evocative and inspiring theme: "Write, resist, dream" . In a context where Afro-Canadian voices continue to redefine contemporary narratives, the Afro-Canadian Book Fair intends to highlight works that question, unite, and transform.

England

October 15-25: Wimbledon BookFest—London

- This 10-day London festival welcomes more than 25,000 visitors to wide-ranging events spanning arts, music, sport, politics, food, and literature. With year-round education work in schools and libraries, it champions global stories and maintains partnerships with Lahore Literature Festival and Seoul WOW Festival. Featured authors include Elif Shafak, Matt Haig, Maggie O'Farrell, Alan Davies, Caitlin Moran, and many more.

October 24: Black Book Festival—London

- Simon Education presents the seventh Black Book Festival, including The Education Expo 2026, raising funds for the SEADS Project. This grassroots festival is aimed at the African and Caribbean community and is a platform to showcase authors, publishers and booksellers.

Finland

October 22-25: Helsinki Book Fair—October 22-25—Helsinki

Four days of new reads, discussions, and chances to meet writers and lovers of literature. Part of the fair programme is also available online. This cultural forum of national significance brings writers, politicians, artists and experts together to discuss major phenomena of our time.

Germany

October 26-November 1: globaleº Festival for Border-Crossing Literature—Bremen and Bremerhaven

- Founded in 2007, the annual globale° festival highlights multilingual and migrant voices linked to the German-speaking world, offering a key forum for diverse, transnational stories and cross-cultural dialogue.

Indonesia

October 21-25: Ubud Writers and Readers Festival—Ubud, Bali

- The festival gathers influential writers, artists, and thinkers for five days of cross-cultural conversation, pairing fiery panels and live performances with intimate literary lunches and hands-on workshops. Guests include Kiran Desai, Tash Aw, Peter Godwin, Fatima Bhutto, Valiant Budi, and others.

Poland

October 22-25: Krakow International Book Fair—Krakow

- Features workshops and panels dedicated to the publishing and book industry, meetings with authors at publishers’ stands and in seminar rooms, and publishing offer of Polish and foreign publishers, and more.

Serbia

October 23-31: International Belgrade Book Fair—Belgrade

- Each year, the International Belgrade Book Fair becomes the place where Eastern and Western cultures meet. Extensive side events are held at the fair. There are conferences, round tables, meetings with authors, public discussion panels and workshops. For the visitors, the book fair is an opportunity to find at one place and buy at special prices the books they are interested in, as well as to meet their favorite authors and discover the new ones.

NOVEMBER

Africa

November 4-8: AKE Arts & Book Festival—Nigeria

- Now in its 14th year, Aké Arts & Book Festival has brought together more than 1,000 writers, poets, musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists and thinkers to celebrate creativity, network and share stories. This year, the festival returns with a fantastic programme of events including panel discussions, book chats, poetry and music.

Croatia

November 10-15: Interliber—International Book Fair Zagreb—Zagreb

- The largest Croatian trade fair for books and teaching appliances. Representatives from book publishing and multimedia companies from all over the world come to the Interliber in order to present their products to the general public. It offers numerous interesting presentation of books and educational programs, awards, and workshops.

England

November 4-8: Stroud Book Festival—Gloucester

- An annual 5-day festival which takes place in a small, but radical Cotswold town, distinctive as a hub of creativity and social engagement. It supports and promotes writers, poets, illustrators, publishers and booksellers local to Stroud and the surrounding areas. Featured authors include Maggie O'Farrell and Hollie McNish.

Gibraltar

November 9-15: Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival—Governor's Parade

- The festival celebrates its 12th edition on the Rock, marking over a decade of vibrant literary culture and intellectual exchange. Since its inception, the festival has become a cornerstone event, drawing writers, poets, and thinkers from around the globe, while also welcoming influential figures from beyond the literary world. Featured authors include Adele Parks, Clover Stroud, Matthew Ford, Eliza Clark, and Sean Gilbert.

Greece

November 5-8: International Literary Festival, to the sea girt shores of Cyprus—Nicosia, Cyprus

- This four-day biennial festival, founded in 2013 and organized by Ideogramma, brings more than 30 international and local poets, writers, and artists to historic and natural venues across Cyprus for readings, performances, and cultural exchange.

Ireland

November 4-8: Dublin Book Festival—Dublin

- One of Ireland’s most dynamic book festivals, Dublin Book Festival has run since 2006 in the heart of the capital, celebrating writers and publishers working in Irish and English. Each year, established and emerging voices across genres come together for readings, performances, and conversations that highlight the art of writing and the power of storytelling.

November 20-22: Dingle Literary Festival—Dingle

- This unique bilingual festival was conceived in 2019 with a twofold mission: to bring some of the best of contemporary writers in English to our local audience, and to celebrate the rich literary and cultural heritage of the area through an Irish language programme, as well as supporting new writing in Irish.

Malaysia

November 27-December 29: George Town Literary Festival—George Town, Penang

- Over the years, GTLF has become one of Southeast Asia’s most respected platforms for literary exchange and the exploration of ideas. Its carefully curated programme of panel discussions, readings, lectures, workshops, and performances brings together writers, poets, and thinkers from around the world. Featured authors include Malachi Edwin Vethamani, Anitha Devi Pillai, Tuan Phan, and Samantha Chong.

Malta

November 4-8: The Malta Book Festival—Ta' Qali

- The Malta Book Festival is the biggest book celebration in the Maltese cultural calendar. It welcomes thousands of visitors and around 50 exhibitors each year. The festival also offers various opportunities for industry professionals to meet and strengthen or create new relationships.

Nigeria

November 13-22: Aké Arts and Book Festival—Lagos

- Brings together over a thousand writers, poets, musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists, and thinkers to celebrate creativity, exchange ideas, and share stories. Hosted in Lagos, the festival offers a vibrant programme of events that includes panel discussions, book chats, poetry performances, music, film screenings, and cultural showcases. It has become a cornerstone of African literary and artistic expression, fostering dialogue and building connections across communities.

Singapore

November 13-22: Singapore Writers Festival—Singapore

- One of Asia’s premier multilingual literary festivals, bringing together international and local authors to celebrate storytelling and ideas. This year’s theme, “Hidden in Plain Sight,” invites attendees to question what is visible or obscured and how “truth” is constructed in literature and beyond.

South Korea

November 3-6: Asian Publishers Week 2026—Seoul

- Asian Publishers Week, hosted by the Korea Publishers Society, brings together publishing professionals to share insights, build partnerships, and explore the critical questions shaping the future of our industry. This year’s program is centered on the theme “Publishing in the Era of AI: Between Crisis and Opportunity” and aims to bring together perspectives from Europe, Asia, and North America to help identify shared challenges and opportunities for the global publishing industry regarding AI governance and implementation.

UAE

November 4-15: Sharjah International Book Fair—Sharjah

- Held over 12 days, SIBF is a global cultural and literary gathering that brings together millions of books and a wide international audience. The fair offers book lovers the opportunity to explore and acquire titles from around the world, while connecting authors, publishers, and industry professionals through meetings and discussions on current trends and future opportunities in publishing.

DECEMBER

India

December 3-6: Manorama Hortus—Kerala

- Manorama HORTUS is a four-day multidisciplinary festival of literature and the arts, uniting writers, artists, thinkers, and audiences across borders through conversations, readings, performances, exhibitions, workshops, and cross-disciplinary exchanges.

December 11-13: Bangalore Literature Festival—Bangalore

- The festival celebrates reading, writing, and Bangalore’s rich literary culture, gathering local, national, and international authors for conversations that connect the city’s diverse voices with leading minds from around the world.

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JANUARY

India

January 14-18: Jaipur Literature Festival—Jaipur

- A festival that brings together a diverse mix of the world's greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, and business leaders to express and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue. Become a Friend of the Festival and access the finest of the facilities that the festival has to offer.

FEBRUARY

Mexico

February 10-14: San Miguel Writers Conference and Literary Festival—San Miguel de Allende

- The San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival brings writers, readers, and storytellers together in San Miguel de Allende for five days of workshops, keynotes, cultural celebrations, and literary community.

MARCH

Australia

March 22-24: Somerset Storyfest Gold Coast—Queensland

- A captivating celebration of storytelling for the entire family. Embark on a literary journey that honours tradition while exploring new horizons. As the premier writers' festival for the Gold Coast, Storyfest stands as a beacon of literary excellence, and its annual three-day event on the Gold Coast is the cornerstone of this organisation.

APRIL

Australia

April 2-4: Newcastle Writers Festival—Newcastle, NSW

- Newcastle Writers Festival invites artists to participate in our program on the strength of their work and its contribution to literary and cultural conversation. The festival enables our audience to engage with literature that offers a range of perspectives. An invitation is not an endorsement of the sentiments in a work or of a writer’s views or opinions.