Book Festivals and Events 2026

2026 Scheduled book festivals, writers conferences, and other literary events

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November 2026

Cleveland Jewish Book Festival

This annual festival celebrates Jewish authors, books and ideas. Featuring books written by nationally and internationally acclaimed authors, participants will hear the stories behind a broad range of topics including Jewish life, historical fiction, Israeli literature, cooking, memoirs and more.

When: November 01 - April 30, 2027

    Where: Beachwood, OH US

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more. The Festival is nat...

When: November 01 - November 17, 2026

    Where: St. Louis, MO US

Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival

Inspiring and entertaining, the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival delivers a variety of opportunities for the community to learn and experience Jewish literary, culture and performing arts. The Festival is one of the city’s leading cultural and literary events, attracting a large...

When: November 02 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Houston, TX US

FOLD Kids Book Festival

Celebrating a diverse array of Canadian children’s literature through events specifically designed for kids, families, and educators. ...

When: November 03 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Brampton, ON CA

Dublin Book Festival

The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and vibrant book festivals, running since June 2006. The annual public festival showcases, supports and develops Irish publishing by programming, publicizing and selling Irish published books, their authors, editors and contributors –...

When: November 04 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Malta Book Festival

The Malta Book Festival is the foremost book celebration in the country’s cultural calendar. Annually, the MBF boasts an attendance rate of 50,000 visitors, the participation of some 50 exhibitors, and offers extensive networking opportunities for industry professionals. ...

When: November 04 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Ta Qali, MT

Stroud Book Festival

Stroud Book Festival celebrates all things books. Headed up by a team of local authors, literary and cultural professionals, and with Ian McEwan as patron, the festival presents a creative programme of high-quality, entertaining and thought-provoking events to engage this vibrant local community. St...

When: November 04 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Stroud, England UK

Medical Writing & Communication Conference

AMWA’s annual conference offers an innovative and dynamic learning experience that connects you with colleagues in the medical communication industry. Participants will enjoy unlimited access to education sessions led by subject matter experts across various content areas, engage in roundtable dis...

When: November 04 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Phoenix, AZ US

Lunenburg Lit Festival

The Lunenburg Lit Festival is a celebration of storytelling on the South Shore. There’s no better way to get inside a storyteller’s head than have them read to you. We’re very excited to be one of the only live and in person literary events of the season.

Join us this fall to e...

When: November 05 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Lunenburg, NS CA

West Coast Christian Writers Conference

West Coast Christian Writers Conference is an online conference, with keynote sessions, workshops, coaching groups, and appointments for writers at all levels ...

When: November 05 - November 06, 2026

    Where: Fullerton, CA US

All Write, Columbia, Fiction Writers Conference

This four-day intensive writing conference will focus on both the craft and the business of writing fiction. It will include writing workshops, craft and creativity talks by esteemed guest authors and a publishing/PR panel. The conference is open to all levels of fiction writers -- from beginners w...

When: November 05 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Spencertown, NY US

BVI Literary Arts Festival

The BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) is an annual coming together of writers, poets, publishers, booksellers and book lovers to celebrate the literary arts and the creative process through workshops, panel discussions, readings, signings and launches. The festival includes a full programme ...

When: November 05 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Tortola, BVI VI

Pee Dee Fiction & Poetry Festival

Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina is proud to celebrate literature and reading with the annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival. Free and open to the public, the festival is held every fall on the beautiful campus of Francis Marion University. ...

When: November 05 - November 06, 2026

    Where: Florence, SC US

Hal-Con

Since 2010, this community-focused conference has brought some of the biggest names in the sci-fi, fantasy and gaming world to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax is the hub of the Maritimes and we think it’s the perfect backdrop for Atlantic Canada’s biggest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention.

When: November 06 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

Write in the Harbor

Write in the Harbor is a regional writers’ conference held each November at Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. The annual event provides a space for writers of all levels to come together and participate in workshops, panels, and other writing-related activities. Beginners and more s...

When: November 06 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Gig Harbor, WA US

Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair

This three-day event features fine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, modern first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on a vast array of topics. ...

When: November 06 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Boston, MA US

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books

The annual Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books includes many authors and artists under one roof with panelists, keynote addresses, presentations, signings, music and food. The festival takes place on the first weekend of November. ...

When: November 06 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Waukesha, WI US

Charleston Literary Festival

Since its founding in 2017, the Charleston Literary Festival has become an integral part of the cultural landscape in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. In just a few short years, the festival has gained a reputation for including a diverse range of distinguished speakers, some of wh...

When: November 06 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Charleston, SC US

Buckeye Book Fair

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When: November 07, 2026

    Where: Wooster, OH US

A Blether O Books Festival

Join us at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum as we welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature....

When: November 07 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Alloway, Scotland UK

Twin Cities Book Festival

Twin Cities Book Festival, one of the biggest gatherings of book lovers in the state, celebrates its 20th anniversary with everyone returning in person to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Presented by Rain Taxi Review, the festival is free, and there is plent...

When: November 07, 2026

    Where: St Paul, MN US

Portland Book Festival

Launched in 2005 under the name Wordstock, the Portland Book Festival came under the Literary Arts umbrella in 2014 and relaunched in 2015 with more than 80 authors in attendance. Since then, the number of presenters, venues, and pop-ups has continued to grow to accommodate its increasing popularity...

When: November 07, 2026

    Where: Portland, OR US

Gibraltar Literary Festival

The Gibraltar Literary festival aims to bring together world class writers and speakers for four days of public events, staged in the famous Regency Garrison Library and other historic buildings within the walled and ancient City of Gibraltar.

Located where the continents of Africa an...

When: November 09 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Gibraltar, GI GB-

Louder than Words Festival

A literary festival celebrating the best in music publishing and published words in music. As well as hearing stories from these incredible personalities, the Festival also offers a unique chance to get up close to people often only seen on the stage; in a much more social, conducive atmosphere....

When: November 13 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Manchester, England UK

YALLFest Charleston Young Adult Book Festival

YALLFest is a Young Adult book festival hosted by Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston, South Carolina. YALLFest signings, panels, and other events take place at the bookstore as well as at other venues throughout Downtown Charleston, including the Music Hall, the Museum, the Charleston Library Society,...

When: November 13 - November 14, 2026

    Where: Charleston, SC US

Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival

The event takes place primarily in Dulverton Town Hall, with author talks thoughout the weekend. Other events – book readings, an informal ‘Introduction to Crime Writing’ discussion and a ‘Meet the Author’ session – will take place over the weekend in other venues in our charming Exmoor...

When: November 13 - November 16, 2026

    Where: Dulverton, England UK

Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair

Whether you are an experienced or novice book collector, a librarian or an archivist, a scholar or an academic, or are simply interested in books and the book arts in general, you will be bound to find something to your taste. We invite you to visit the fair, explore the booths, and purchase the tre...

When: November 13 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Singapore Writers Festival

The Singapore Writers Festival, one of Asia’s premier literary events, started in 1986 as a biennial festival. Now organised by Arts House Limited, SWF is a much anticipated event on the cultural calendar, presenting the world’s major literary talents to Singaporeans while shining a spotlight on...

When: November 13 - November 22, 2026

    Where: Singapore, SG

Books by the Banks

Books by the Banks is a celebration of books, reading, and the cultural arts. We work throughout the year to present and promote authors, while promoting the joy of literacy and lifelong learning through reading and writing.

The premiere event is the Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regi...

When: November 14, 2026

    Where: Cincinnati, OH US

Nebraska Celebration of Books

The Nebraska Celebration of Books is an annual event that celebrates Nebraska’s literary heritage and contemporary authors, featuring talks and readings by Nebraska authors, slam poetry, Nebraska book awards, book sales and signings, and a literary trivia night. ...

When: November 14, 2026

    Where: Lincoln, NE US

Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is honored to be one of the largest and most prestigious literary events in the nation, typically welcoming 50,000 people from around the state, spread throughout the grounds of the State Capitol and along Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue. ...

When: November 14 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Austin, TX US

Non-Fiction Comics Festival

The annual Non-Fiction Comics Festival will feature panel discussions, workshops, and exhibiting cartoonists creating non-fiction and autobiographical work....

When: November 14, 2026

    Where: Burlington, VT US

Newton Children’s Book Festival

At the Newton Children’s Book Festival, we celebrate the richness of diverse voices and stories. We believe that literature is a powerful tool for fostering understanding, empathy, and connection across different cultures and experiences. We welcome authors of all voices, especially those from mar...

When: November 15, 2026

    Where: Newton, MA US

St. Andrew’s Book Festival

The St Andrew’s Book Festival, organized by Scots in London, features an exciting and ambitious program that appeals to a wide audience. With a lineup that includes well-known authors, debut writers, and spoken word artists, you’re sure to discover something interesting during this week-long cel...

When: November 18 - November 22, 2026

    Where: London, England UK

Whitby Lit Fest

Whitby’s Literature Festival is a celebration of writing and authors, past and present, in many genres, including novels, short stories, plays and poetry, some of which have been inspired by Whitby along the way....

When: November 19 - November 22, 2026

    Where: Whitby, England UK

Yukon Words

Yukon Words aims to support all word artists, regardless of their media--writing, storytelling, journalism, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting or songwriting.. Readings, panels, workshops and free events will take place over the weekend ....

When: November 20 - November 22, 2026

    Where: Whitehorse, YK CA

Dingle Literary Festival

The Dingle Literary Festival was established in 2019 to create an annual book festival to bring readers and authors together in West Kerry. It’s a literary festival that celebrates living writers as well as honouring the literary heritage of the area. Festival events happen in both Irish and Engli...

When: November 20 - November 22, 2026

    Where: Dingle, Co. Kerry IE

Words Fest

During the first weekend of November each year, Words brings the Southwestern Ontario region together for a celebration of creative ideas, artistic expression, and cultural diversity. Words features e...

When: TBD

    Where: London, ON CA

Book Fest @ Bank Street

BookFest is an event devoted to the celebration, discovery, and discussion of books for children and teens. This event, designed for adults, features luminaries from the children’s literature commu...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

Kentucky Book Festival

A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival (formerly Kentucky Book Fair) is the first and largest book festival in the Commonwealth. Festival events seek to connect book-lovers and a...

When: TBD

    Where: Lexington, KY US

Afterwords Literary Festival

The AfterWords Literary Festival brings the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian writers together in Halifax ...

When: TBD

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

Whistler Writers Festival

This is an annual event in Whistler, which WWS started in 2002. It is a multi-venue, multi-artist, multi-day event. The program includes short seminars on various topics, a Masters workshop series for...

When: TBD

    Where: Whistler, BC CA

Bridport Literary Festival

This vibrant annual festival brings a variety of authors to different venues in and around Bridport. Perfect for all book lovers, the festival has a wide literary range, from nationally acclaimed and ...

When: TBD

    Where: Bridport, England UK

Great Lakes Writers Festival

The two-day long festival features two renowned writers who will be reading their works, conducting workshops, Q&A sessions, meetings, and so much more. This festival is a great opportunity for Muskie...

When: TBD

    Where: Sheboygan, WI US

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival is an intimate three-day celebration of the literary arts. The festival features some of Canada’s most celebrated authors, poets, playwrights, and songwriters. Wo...

When: TBD

    Where: Sudbury, ON CA

Fraser Valley Writers Festival

The Fraser Valley Writers Festival began as the Mission Writers & Readers Festival in 2008. Founded by the Lifetime Learning Centre Society, the MWRF ran for a decade before they passed the operation ...

When: TBD

    Where: Abbotsford, BC CA

Twentynine Palms Book Festival

Discover an array of literary treasures with renowned authors, engage in enriching book signings, immerse yourself in live sessions, and connect at networking functions....

When: TBD

    Where: Twentynine Palms, CA US

C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference

The C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference focuses on women writers from all genres and all experience levels, from journalism to mass market books to literary endeavors, and beyond. Our goal is to prov...

When: TBD

    Where: Conway, AR US

Rappahannock Writers Conference

Join us for a day celebrating writers with informational workshops and panel discussions. Topics include freelance writing, building tension, writing for teens and kids, magical realism, receiving fee...

When: TBD

    Where: Fredericksburg, VA US

Iceland Noir

Over the course of our festival weekend, it will be our absolute pleasure to play host to some of the biggest names in the international crime fiction community....

When: TBD

    Where: Reykjavik, IS

Southern California Poetry Festival

The Southern California Poetry Festival is an annual event celebrating poetry and the rich cultural diversity of Southern California. Founded in 2016 by Sonia Greenfield and Donna Hilbert, the festiva...

When: TBD

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Miami Bookfair International

The Miami Book Fair International Presented by The Center for Literature and Theater at Miami Dade College is the nation’s largest literary event. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Miami, FL US

Australian Short Story Festival

The Australian Short Story Festival is an annual festival celebrating short stories in written and spoken forms. Founded by Anna Solding of MidnightSun Publishing and Caroline Wood of Margaret Rive...

When: TBD

    Where: Adelaide, SA AU

Northampton Book & Arts Fair

Readings, talks and book signings by fiction writers, graphic novelists, poets, children’s book writers & illustrators, publishing and culinary historians, and independent publishers, as well as boo...

When: TBD

    Where: Northampton, PA US

Wymondham Words

Wymondham Words is an annual literary festival held in Wymondham, Norfolk, UK. Established in 2010, it has grown to include a variety of events, such as readings, workshops, performances, and discussi...

When: TBD

    Where: Wymondham, England UK

Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival

Traditionally held at the Cove Burgh Hall, the festival brings renowned authors to a local audience, and usually runs over a weekend in November. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Helensburgh, Scotland UK

December 2026

Mesa Book Festival

An annual book festival produced by the Mesa-based literary non-profit Anthology, Inc. in partnership with the Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts. This new exciting event will feature local authors, 100 booths of great reading opportunities and programming for readers of all ages. All events are fre...

When: December 05, 2026

    Where: Mesa, AZ US

International Istanbul Book Fair

The Istanbul Book Fair is Turkey’s largest book event, held annually since 1982. It boasts visits by both regional and international authors and publishers, and a wide attendance by the reading public....

When: December 12 - December 20, 2026

    Where: Istanbul, TR

Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival

The Jewish Book Festival brings a showcase of Jewish authors and books to our community. We strive to enrich and engage the members of our community and provide opportunities to come together for educ...

When: TBD

    Where: Naples, FL US

Detroit Book City Annual Holiday Book Festival

This Holiday Season, we’re highly encouraging book lovers & the community at-large to shop local and buy “The Gift Of Books” for their love ones! You’ll meet over 40 local, Black Indie...

When: TBD

    Where: Southfield, MI US

Authors & Artists Fair

The Authors & Artists Fair in Eugene, Oregon, is a cherished event that brings together local authors and artists to share their work with the public. This annual event, hosted by the Lane Library...

When: TBD

    Where: Eugene, OR US

Vancouver Writers Fest

The Vancouver Writers Fest turns reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share thoughts, explore ideas, and witness brilliant conversations. All of the Festival venues are loc...

When: TBD

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA