Book Festivals and Events 2026

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

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October 2026

Kingston WritersFest

Hailed as one of the best festivals in the country, KWF is renowned for its unique programming and the intimate atmosphere within which this community of readers and writers continues to grow....

When: October 01 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Kingston, ON CA

Lincoln Book Ffestival

Lincoln Book Festival is committed to honouring the rich heritage of the city of Lincoln by delivering a literary festival with history at its heart that appeals to audiences of all ages. Each year the festival aims to offer a varied and interesting programme with a core of history writing and histo...

When: October 01 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Lincoln, England UK

Decatur Book Festival

The Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author re...

When: October 02 - October 03, 2026

    Where: Decatur, GA US

Ilkley Literature Festival

Poets, politicians, actors and adventurers will head to Ilkley for its famed literary festival each autumn. Founded in 1973, it’s the North’s longest-running literary event, loved by writers, readers and publishers alike for its warm welcome and wide-ranging programming. ...

When: October 02 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Ilkley, England UK

New Hampshire Book Festival

The New Hampshire Book Festival is an annual event that brings published authors together with readers to celebrate literacy, conversation, and community. ...

When: October 02 - October 03, 2026

    Where: Concord, NH US

Echoes: Maeve Binchy Literary Festival

One of Ireland’s best loved and most renowned authors, the huge international reach of Maeve’s writing can be seen in the translation of her work into more than forty languages. An annual festival held every October in Dalkey, Maeve’s home town, Echoes is programmed and hosted by Dalkey Castle...

When: October 02 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin IE

Creative Writing Festival

The Creative Writing Festival is a production of The Writer’s Guild, an Astoria-based nonprofit. An expansion of a previous annual literary event, the festival will offer three days of conversations and author-led workshops about place-based writing....

When: October 02 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Astoria, OR US

Henley Literary Festival

Henley Literary Festival is established as one of the UK’s biggest book festivals. The 2019 festival was our biggest yet with 170 events for adults and children. The line-up included former Prime Minister Theresa May, comedian Paul Merton, cookery legend Mary Berry, England’s greatest batsman Si...

When: October 02 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Henley-on-Thames, England UK

Cabot Trail Writers Festival

Every fall, as the Highlands blaze with autumn colour, writers and readers from across the country may be found in the heart of Cape Breton for a three-day celebration of the written word. Here, at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s Bay, we put aside all pretension for a sincere and wholehearted cele...

When: October 02 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Sydney, NS CA

Norman Maclean Literary Festival

The Norman Maclean Literary Festival is a celebration that honors the legacy of Norman Maclean, an esteemed author known for his work, including the iconic book “A River Runs Through It.” This literary festival brings together writers, thinkers, and nature enthusiasts to explore the intersection...

When: October 02 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Missoula, MT US

Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival

The Appalachian Literary Arts & Storytelling Festival is a community-centered event held annually on Nelsonville’s Public Square and at venues like Stuart’s Opera House, designed to celebrate and preserve Appalachian storytelling traditions in all their forms.

It brings together ...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Nelsonviille, OH US

Burbank Book Fest

The page-turning event will feature 20 authors from various genres, including young adult fiction, romance, comic books, and poetry. Attendees can expect shelves with extra stocks of books for purchase and meet a rotating host of authors every hour to sign books and chat over coffee and scones. ...

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Burbank, CA US

Boozy Book Fest

Boozy Book Fest is a celebration of all things literary, with a spirited twist. Inspired by the nostalgia of childhood book fairs, we've reimagined the experience for grown-ups who love stories, cocktails, and community...

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Kansas City, MO US

Stoke Book Festival

Join us for a week of inspiring author talks, creative workshops, performances and community events, bringing readers and writers together from across Stoke-on-Trent and beyond. ...

When: October 03 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Stoke-on-Trent, England UK

Deep Valley Book Festival

The largest literary festival in Southern Minnesota, DVBF provides readers the chance to interact with their favorite authors and meet new ones. This FREE family event features authors and illustrators, book sales and signings, a full day of programs, panel discussions, book readings, and childrens...

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Mankato, MN US

Rare Books LA

Presenting leading specialists in antiquarian books, ephemera, and map, this exciting event takes place October 5 and 6, 2024, in the historic Ticket Concourse at Union Station, the backdrop for numerous classic films and television shows as well as the 2021 Academy Awards. Union Station is transit ...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2026

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Romance Author & Reader Event

Meet a mix of traditional and self-published authors of romance fiction. Designed to connect readers and writers, RARE holds multiple events each year in cities around the world....

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Florence, IT

Canal Town Book Festival

The Canal Town Book Festival is the largest author fair in the Tuscarawas Valley region. It is held annually and features a wide range of talented authors from various genres1. The festival provides an opportunity for book lovers to meet over 30 authors, purchase signed copies of their books, and en...

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Dover, OH US

Collingswood Book Festival

Every autumn, the thrill of reading blooms when bibliophiles converge in this historic South Jersey town. The Collingswood Book Festival is a big literary event that exudes small-town, friendly ambience. In a typical year, festival-goers have an opportunity to stroll more than six blocks of the main...

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Collingswood, NJ US

Chiltern Kills

Chiltern Kills is a crime writing festival taking place in Gerrards Cross, south Bucks. Enjoy author-led karaoke as well as a play performed by crime writers. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Centrepoint charity benefitting homeless youth. ...

When: October 03, 2026

    Where: Gerrards Cross, England UK

Guildford Book Festival

For over 34 years Guildford has hosted an annual Book Festival, with a mission to celebrate great writing and share a love of books with a wide and varied audience....

When: October 04 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Guildford, England UK

Black British Book Festival

The Black British Book Festival is Europes largest. It was created to celebrate new and emerging Black British Authors across all genres. ...

When: October 04, 2026

    Where: Manchester, England UK

Society of American Travel Writers Annual Convention

The SATW annual convention alternates domestic and international destinations with opportunities for networking, professional development and exploring the location. ...

When: October 04 - October 08, 2026

    Where: Detroit, MI US

Southern Utah Book Festival

A gathering of readers, writers, illustrators and book enthusiasts featuring more than 35 literary presenters...

When: October 05 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Cedar City, UT US

Old Dominion University Literary Festival

This annual festival is built around a different theme each year, and celebrate poets, novelists, memoirists, actors, directors and all those who tell the stories that link us together and change the way we understand ourselves and our world. ...

When: October 05 - October 09, 2026

    Where: Norfolk, VA US

Berwick Literary Festival

Berwick Literary Festival – The Friendly Festival in a Walled Town is a celebration of words, written spoken and performed which takes place in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland yearly in October. ...

When: October 05 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England UK

Fall for the Book Festival

Based at George Mason University, the Fall for the Book festival will be held October 12-15. All events and activities are free and open to the public. Our past events have included headlining authors such as Colson Whitehead, Delia Owens, Tim O’Brien, & Rainbow Rowell. Fall for the Book connects ...

When: October 06 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Fairfax, VA US

Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s largest trade fair for books, based on the number of publishing companies represented. It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading....

When: October 07 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Frankfurt am Main, DE

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival brings a page-turning experience to Brisbane in September each year, as well as a year-round program of exciting events. ...

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Brisbane, QLD AU

Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival

The festival will welcome a wide range of authors, from bestsellers and established names to debut writers and local talent. The festival also includes a programme for children, with free ticketed events for all ages....

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Bury St. Edmunds, England UK

Authors in the Bluegrass

The Authors in the Bluegrass event is a celebration of all things bookish in the Bluegrass region. It’s the largest literary gathering in the area, attracting thousands of book lovers and hundreds of authors to Lexington, Kentucky, each fall. ...

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Lexington, KY US

Birmingham Literature Festival

The annual event is a project run by Writing West Midlands, the literature development agency for the region, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio organisation. Taking place every year in October, the Birmingham Literature Festival is a leading festival in the Midlands, showcasing the v...

When: October 08 - October 12, 2026

    Where: Birmingham, England UK

Frances Browne Literary Festival

In honour of Frances Browne, our Literary Festival celebrates and supports writers, artists and musicians - new, established and unjustly forgotten - who add to the richness of her legacy. The festival is held in October of each year and is unique in featuring Irish, English, and Ulster-Scots. These...

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Ballybofey and Stranorlar, Co. Donegal IE

Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival is an annual literary festival that takes place in the beautiful historic town of Nenagh and the environs of Lough Derg. Since its beginnings, the festival has grown and established itself as an important literary festival in the Irish festivals landscape. The...

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Dromineer and Nenagh, Co Tipperary IE

Desert Nights, Rising Stars

Desert Nights, Rising Stars (DNRS) is a teaching conference that values nurturing and facilitating a community of writers committed to learning their craft. ...

When: October 08 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Tempe, AZ US

Ashland Mystery Festival

Join cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends for a weekend of full bookish fun with plenty of twists and turns. From panels and workshops to an interactive mystery with clues located all around town, this festival is designed to put you in the hot seat. You’ll have ...

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Ashland, OR US

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival

The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, picked by Harper’s Bazaar as one of the UK’s Best Literary Festivals, has become the hot ticket on the national Festival circuit thanks to its stellar line up of literary names in a beautifully intimate setting. ...

When: October 08 - October 18, 2026

    Where: North Yorkshire, England UK

Ozarks Creative Writers Conference

The Ozark Creative Writers’ annual conference is led by a group of volunteer directors and officers committed to organizing one of the area’s most established and exceptional writing conferences. The conference caters to writers of all levels, from beginners to experts, and emphasizes th...

When: October 08 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Eureka Springs, AR US

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

The island’s annual literary festival attracts many well known authors and speakers to the island to delight our audiences of residents and visitors. The programme committee also ensure that local writers are featured and cover a wide range of subjects. ...

When: October 08 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Cowes, IOW, England UK

Litquake

Litquake is San Francisco’s nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. ...

When: October 08 - October 24, 2026

    Where: San Francisco, CA US

Tahoe Literary Festival

Tahoe is home to dozens of literary artists, from New York Times-bestselling authors to popular, regional authors to freelance writers and poets. The creative energy in Tahoe has inspired writers in many genres—fiction, nonfiction, memoir, essay, historical, environmental, outdoors, children’s l...

When: October 09 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Tahoe City, CA US

Durham Book Festival

The North East’s biggest literary event. Author talks, readings, performances, new commissions and the announcement of the Gordon Burn Prize. ...

When: October 09 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Durham, England UK

Morristown Festival of Books

MFOB is an annual book festival with 300+ authors, including many prestigious award winners and bestselling authors. It offers talks by authors, engagement opportunities between readers and writers, and special events for all ages. It is one of the top book festivals in the nation, drawing thousands...

When: October 09 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Morristown, NJ US

Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Literature Festival is one of the North’s most exciting Literature Festivals. Over the last 16 years, it has distinguished itself as a Festival that provides unique and imaginative opportunities for audiences to experience high quality live literature, poetry and spoken word. ...

When: October 09 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Manchester, England UK

Tamar Valley Writers Festival

Since the first event in 2014, the biennial festival has welcomed some of Australia’s most famed writers, thinkers and speakers to share their unique insights into the written word. No genre is off limits. Romance, politics, crime, biography, comedy, songwriting, poetry, film and television are al...

When: October 09 - October 12, 2026

    Where: Grindelwald, TAS AU

Cheltenham Literature Festival

Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats and high-profile speakers, while inspiring over 9,000 school children with a love of b...

When: October 09 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Cheltenham, England UK

Southern Gothic Festival

Southern Gothic is a subgenre of Gothic fiction that uniquely intertwines the supernatural with the cultural and historical context of the American South. It often explores themes of decay, isolation, and the grotesque, featuring eccentric characters and settings that reflect the region’s complex ...

When: October 09 - October 10, 2026

    Where: Camden, SC US

Winchester Poetry Festival

The Winchester Poetry Festival is a major poetry festival held in England. It brings together world-class poets and writers to discuss their work and inspire others. The festival celebrates and champions great poetry, both locally and internationally....

When: October 10, 2026

    Where: https://www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/, England UK

Maryland Writers’ Association Annual Conference

Join aspiring, emerging, and established writers at the Maryland Writers’ Association’s (MWA) Annual Brain to Bookshelf Conference. At MWA, we’re dedicated to the art, business and craft of writing, and this exciting in-person conference has it all....

When: October 10 - October 11, 2026

    Where: Baltimore, MD US

True Lit Festival

Join us for the return of True Lit, the annual festival celebrating the literary traditions of NWA! Fayetteville Public Library hosts a variety of events to reach all age groups and interests – workshops in screenwriting and poetry, author talks, story times and literary-themed craft activities c...

When: October 10 - October 17, 2026

    Where: Fayetteville, AR US

Warwick Children’s Book Festival

The Warwick Children’s Book Festival is an annual event held in Warwick, New York, organized by the Albert Wisner Public Library. The festival celebrates children’s literacy and brings together authors, illustrators, and readers for a day filled with book signings, readings, and activities....

When: October 11, 2026

    Where: Warwick, NY US

Storyfest

This multi-day, genre-spanning literary festival is the largest literary festival in Connecticut and one of the largest in New England. ...

When: October 12 - October 19, 2026

    Where: Westport, CT US

Red Line Book Festival

Held in October each year, the Red Line Book Festival celebrates the very best in local, national and international writing. The festival takes place in various venues across South Dublin County and is funded by South Dublin County Council and managed by South Dublin Libraries and Arts. ...

When: October 12 - October 18, 2026

    Where: South Dublin County, IE

Virginia Children’s Book Festival

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival is free, three-day festival held each year on the campus of Longwood University. Come meet your favorite authors and illustrators in person, participate in amazing activities, and and experience the magic of reading. The VCBF was created to inspire kids to WAN...

When: October 14 - October 16, 2026

    Where: Farmville, VA US

Litfest Alberta

LitFest is a celebration, a moveable feast of nonfiction. We don’t just sit around and read books (although we do that too). At LitFest, books about real life come off the page. Avid readers connect with writers through a series of live events, great conversations, and exciting gatherings for 11 d...

When: October 14 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Edmonton, AB CA

Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Writers Conference

This event is a platform for writers from the Pacific Northwest to enjoy an event filled with insightful keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities. The conference is organized by the Pacific Northwest Writers Association and aims to develop writing talent t...

When: October 15 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Lynnwood, WA US

Wisconsin Book Festival

The Wisconsin Book Festival, presented by Madison Public Library in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation, presents free, public author events that celebrate books and spark conversations. Each year, the festival creates a robust schedule of accomplished and new writers whose fiction, n...

When: October 15 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Madison, WI US

Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival is the flagship event in our Cultural Programme and is held on the third weekend in October. Established in 2016, this innovative dynamic festival celebrates our area’s unique links with Jane Austen and Brendan Behan whilst promoting the best in ...

When: October 15 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Letterkenney, N Ireland UK

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference

The Kentucky Christian Writers Conference is an annual interdenominational event that equips and encourages writers in their quest for publication. The conference provides a safe environment for writers to discover their gifts and share their work....

When: October 15 - October 17, 2026

    Where: Elizabethtown, KY US

Knowlton Literary Festival

The Knowlton Literary Festival, a three to four day festival held each October, involves the community in celebrating English language literature, particularly that written by fellow Canadians. The Festival includes presentations by published writers from across Canada and beyond, including author i...

When: October 15 - October 17, 2026

    Where: Knowlton, PQ CA

Wimbledon Bookfest

Wimbledon BookFest is a not-for-profit charity that promotes arts, culture, and education in London. It was founded in 2006 by Fiona Razvi and Tony Kane with the aim of developing arts and culture across the community. The festival is held annually in early October in a ‘pop-up’ festival site on...

When: October 15 - October 25, 2026

    Where: West Wimbledon, England UK

Queenscliffe Literary Festival

The Queenscliffe Literary Festival Inc presents a lively and engaging program of events with leading Australia writers of fiction and non-fiction....

When: October 16 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Queenscliff, VIC AU

Brattleboro Literary Festival

The Festival is a three-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. Located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the Festival includes readings, panel discussions, and special events, featuring emerging and established authors. All events are free and o...

When: October 16 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Brattleboro, VT US

Wells Festival of Literature

The Wells Festival aims to promote the enjoyment and excitement of books and to encourage a love of the written word by bringing to Wells a wide range of international, national and local writers to entertain, challenge, inspire and inform audiences of all ages and tastes. This extensive selection o...

When: October 16 - October 24, 2026

    Where: Wells, Somerset, England UK

HeadLand Writers Festival

HeadLand Writers Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October, the spectacular Tathra Headland will serve as a backdrop to an abundance of author in-conversations, panels, workshops, poetry breakfasts, theatre and music performan...

When: October 16 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Tathra, NSW AU

Boston Book Festival

Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight,
and inspire, Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city. ...

When: October 17, 2026

    Where: Boston, MA US

Queen City Word Fest

The Queen City Word Fest promises to be a dynamic and enriching experience for book lovers, writers and readers alike. With a vibrant lineup of authors, engaging panel discussions, book signings and more, the festival is poised to captivate audiences of all ages and interests. Attendees will have ...

When: October 17 - October 16, 2026

    Where: Staunton, VA US

Southern Festival of Books

A three-day literary event, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors and over 200 guest authors. Festival goers enjoy book signings and panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, exhibitors from across the nation, and more. I ...

When: October 17 - October 18, 2026

    Where: Nashville, TN US

Las Vegas Book Festival

The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada. Our annual celebration of the written, spoken and illustrated word is free and open to the public....

When: October 17, 2026

    Where: Las Vegas, NV US

Dorchester Literary Festival

The Dorchester Literary Festival is an annual event that takes place over the course of a week in Dorchester, Dorset. The festival aims to provide entertainment and enlightenment to readers by inviting leading writers and thinkers to share their insights and latest works. The majority of talks are h...

When: October 17 - October 24, 2026

    Where: Dorset, England UK

Desert Foothills Book Festival

The Desert Foothills Book Festival is a celebration of the importance of reading in our community. Offered free to the public, the festival exists to promote literacy and a love of reading among adults and children by creating an interactive and inclusive venue for readers and authors to connect. Ne...

When: October 17, 2026

    Where: Scottsdale, AZ US

Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors

The Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors, brings writers and illustrators from around the country to Lincoln School. Authors give talks throughout the day, sign their books and mingle with fans....

When: October 17, 2026

    Where: Providence, RI US

Red Clay Writers Conference

The annual Red Clay Writers Conference encourages & inspires writers through literary events that focus on the art & craft of writing. ...

When: October 17, 2026

    Where: Kennesaw, GA US

Iowa City Book Festival

Iowa City is a City of Literature for many reasons: The wonderful writing programs at the University of Iowa, our small presses and magazines, our wonderful libraries, our bookstores, and amenities like the Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. The Iowa City Book Festival is organized by the Iowa City UNESC...

When: October 19 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Iowa City, IA US

Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival is an annual celebration of the written word and its impact on the human experience. Our mission is to encourage reading, writing, and engagement. The Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, and the Midwest have an abundance of great authors, and the Chippewa Valley Book Festiv...

When: October 20 - October 24, 2026

    Where: Eau Claire, WI US

Tremont Writers Conference

Join renowned authors and professional park educators for a writers conference like no other set on a lush, secluded campus nestled within America’s most-visited national park. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont partners with Great Smoky Mountains Association to bring this five-day intensi...

When: October 21 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Townsend, TN US

London Literature Festival

The London Literature Festival is an annual event that has been showcasing the best in contemporary literature for over a decade. Taking place at the Southbank Centre in London, the festival attracts both well-known and emerging authors from around the world, as well as a diverse audience of literat...

When: October 21 - November 01, 2026

    Where: London, England UK

Bouchercon World Mystery Convention

The World Mystery Convention is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization which holds an annual convention in honor of Anthony Boucher, the distinguished mystery fiction critic, editor and author. Bouchercon is our annual world mystery convention where every year readers, writers, publishers, edito...

When: October 21 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Jackson Hole Writers Conference

The annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference brings top agents, editors and authors together each June for a celebration of the craft of writing. ...

When: October 21 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Jackson Hole, WY US

Yeovil Literary Festival

The Yeovil Literary Festival presents an exciting programme of literature, comedy and arts events from well-known literary figures, comedians, celebrities and exciting new writers. The festival is a not-for-profit partnership between Somerset Council’s Westlands Entertainment Venue, Library Servic...

When: October 22 - October 26, 2026

    Where: Yeovil, England UK

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars are invited to present their work. A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize. ...

When: October 22 - October 24, 2026

    Where: Columbus, MS US

Escape

Escape is Tauranga’s much-anticipated biennial readers’ and writers’ festival, affectionately dubbed the little festival with big ideas. Our boutique festival celebrates ideas, thinkers, writers, and storytelling with a packed programme of literary talks, panel discussions, workshops, and...

When: October 22 - November 01, 2026

    Where: Tauranga, NZ

Book Festival of the MJCCA

Mark your calendars for the annual Book Festival of the MJCCA—featuring more than 40 renowned authors in November each year. Whether you’re a book lover or simply interested in hearing from names synonymous with pop culture and bestsellers, there’s an event for everyone. The Book Festival of t...

When: October 22 - November 15, 2026

    Where: Dunwoody, GA US

Surrey International Writers Conference

The Surrey International Writers’ Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres - from beginners to experts- the opportunity to hone their craft. ...

When: October 23 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Surrey, BC CA

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival

Whether we love to read, write, perform, create or simply listen, the arts inspire, challenge and entertain. Connect with others, nourish your inner self and celebrate with a thoroughly engaging line-up of West Australian and Midwest talent. ...

When: October 23 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Greater Geraldton, WA US

Berry Writers Festival

This three-day program includes panel discussions, conversations, performances, author signings, workshops and social events featuring over 40 established and emerging authors. ...

When: October 23 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Shoalhaven, NSW AU

Petworth Literary Festival

The Petworth Literary Festival is an annual event in Petworth, West Sussex, celebrating literature and bringing together authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts. The festival offers diverse events, from enlightening conversations and discussions to book signings and readings, covering various lit...

When: October 23 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Petworth, England UK

Pat Conroy Literary Festival

Presented by the Pat Conroy Literary Center the annual festival will be held as a series of author presentations and panel discussions, writing workshops, exhibits, and virtual tours. Join us as we honor Pat Conroy’s legacy as student, teacher, and mentor. ...

When: October 24 - October 26, 2026

    Where: Beaufort, SC US

West Virginia Book Festival

The West Virginia Book Festival is a gathering of authors, vendors, publicists and readers who are enthusiastic about the power of the written word. ...

When: October 24, 2026

    Where: Charleston, WV US

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

Dealers from across North America and beyond descend annually upon Seattle, offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, ephemera, manuscripts, broadsides, fine bindings and more.

Come tour the aisles of this most literat...

When: October 24 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Norwich Book Festival

Presented by The Forum, with key partners from across the county, Norwich Book Festival honours the city’s literary heritage, and contemporary love for literature. With author talks, readings, book signings, interactive events, and free activities taking place in The Forum’s Atrium, the...

When: October 24 - October 30, 2026

    Where: Norwich, England UK

CANSCAIP Prairie Horizons Conference

CANSCAIP’s Prairie Horizons conference has been held every other year in Saskatchewan. Canada’s community of writers, illustrators, performers and publishers for young people gather for an inspiring day of learning, business and networking....

When: October 24, 2026

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Louisville Book Festival

The Louisville Book Festival is an annual event held in Louisville, Kentucky, dedicated to celebrating and promoting the love of reading, writing, and literacy. The festival features a variety of activities, including author presentations, book signings, workshops, and panel discussions. It’s a g...

When: October 24 - October 24, 2025

    Where: Louisville, KY US

Wantage Literary Festival

The Wantage Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates literature, poetry, comedy, history, science, and the arts in and around Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK. The festival is dedicated to promoting the written and spoken word in all its forms and is held during the October school holiday. The f...

When: October 26 - November 07, 2026

    Where: Wantage, England UK

Ubud Writers Retreat

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is Southeast Asia’s largest & most exciting literary event. ...

When: October 29 - October 25, 2026

    Where: Ubud, Bali ID

Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival

Inspiring readers and writers alike, the packed three-day program of events, workshops and once-in-a-lifetime experiences celebrates the best of Australia’s literary landscape. ...

When: October 30 - November 01, 2026

    Where: Blue Mountains, NSW AU

Louisiana Book Festival

The Louisiana Book Festival is a free, nationally recognized literary event that typically takes place live and in-person around Capitol Park in Baton Rouge. The festival offers you a chance to see exceptional writers, find new books to read, and enjoy some thought-provoking presentations. ...

When: October 31, 2026

    Where: Baton Rouge, LA US

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

We’re bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to our newly renovated Jenny Belzberg Theatre at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. ...

When: October 31 - November 08, 2026

    Where: Banff, AB CA

Elephant Mountain Literary Festival

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival is a reader’s and writer’s festival that showcases some of Canada’s best literary luminaries alongside talented local writers, with live events, panel dis...

When: TBD

    Where: Nelson, BC CA

Saratoga Book Festival

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to a festival filled with fascinating book talks, author readings, panel discussions, family fun, and performances, all designed to encourage and celebrate a l...

When: TBD

    Where: Saratoga Springs, NY US

Kinsale Literary Festival

The Kinsale Literary Festival, also known as Words By Water, is an annual event held in Kinsale, Ireland. It celebrates literature in various forms, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and local i...

When: TBD

    Where: Kinsale, Co. Cork IE

Ness Book Fest

Inverness-based book festival that features emerging voices as well as big names in a free programme of events. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Inverness, Scotland UK

Conflux

The annual Canberra speculative fiction conference features panel discussions, books launches and author talks. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Canberra, ACT AU

Iron Mountain Literature Festival

The Iron Mountain Literature Festival is an engaging event that celebrates literature through panels, readings, workshops, and field trips. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim IE

Telling Tales Festival

We are proud to host a festival, produce a reading list and more, where homegrown Canadian authors, illustrators and storytellers are spotlighted and given the opportunity to connect with fans and new...

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, ON CA

National Young Writers’ Festival

The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) occurs annually in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, over the New South Wales’ Labour Day Holiday Weekend in late September/early Octob...

When: TBD

    Where: Newcastle, NSW AU

Boerne Book Festival

Located on Boerne’s beautiful Hill Country Mile we celebrate all things literary including author discussion panels, children’s activities and more. As always, the festival focuses on Texas and i...

When: TBD

    Where: Boerne, TX US

Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference

The Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference is one of the longest-running and most-respected writers conferences in the Midwest. The conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Sauk Centre, MN US

Write On, Oceanside!

Write On, Oceanside! is an annual literary festival to celebrate and inspire local authors. Since its inception, Write On, Oceanside has become popular with the community’s talented authors. Over t...

When: TBD

    Where: Oceanside, CA US

Edwardsville Book Festival

The Edwardsville Public Library hosts its annual book festival, featuring local authors, new and used book sales, entertainment, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food and beverages. All a...

When: TBD

    Where: Edwardsville, IL US

Portobello Book Festival

The Portobello Book Festival, initiated by a group of local book enthusiasts, takes place annually on the first full weekend of October and is rooted in the principle of being entirely free, with no p...

When: TBD

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Shepherdstown Book Festival

Author panel, book talks, a regional author fair, and signings, with the festival's final day dedicated to children's events. The Regional Author Fair allows writers from West Virginia, Virg...

When: TBD

    Where: Shepherdstown, WV US

Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Founded in 2016, the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival takes place every autumn in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The festival aims to celebrate the literary heritage of our rugged coastline over several da...

When: TBD

    Where: Castlebar, Cty Mayo IE

Wordfest Imaginarium

Calgary’s top destination for connecting audiences with the world’s best writers. Discover our artists through an exceptional range of experiences — from talk-show style conversations, variety s...

When: TBD

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Bainbridge Book Festival

Join us for a literary celebration that brings together local and nationally known authors, book enthusiasts, and curious minds. Whether you’re an avid reader, a budding writer, or simply someone wh...

When: TBD

    Where: Bainbridge Island, WA US

Heartland Book Festival

The Heartland Book Festival is a partnership with Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Humanities, and the Missouri Center for the Book held in downtown Kansas City, MO. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Kansas City, MO US

Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest

The festival includes a book fair with local booksellers; conversations about the literary Midwest; local and regional author readings; opportunities to connect with publishers and literary magazines;...

When: TBD

    Where: Indianapolis, IN US

Cliveden Literary Festival

Established in 2017, the Festival has featured a stellar international cast of novelists, historians, screenwriters, film directors, actors, spies, generals and politicians. Hailed by Alain de Botton ...

When: TBD

    Where: Cliveden,, England UK

Victoria Festival of Authors

For many years, VFA has hosted authors from across Canada, and we invite you to join us for a celebration of reading and writing. Our annual festival will feature a hybrid format, offering in-person p...

When: TBD

    Where: Victoria, BC CA

StarFest: St. Albert Readers Festival

STARFest Readers Festival has events and conversations to connect with every reader, with bestselling, award-winning authors bringing comedy, drama, thrills and chills, romance, fantasy, and history. ...

When: TBD

    Where: St. Albert, AB CA

The Coast is Queer

Bringing together writers, performers, academics, activists and readers for a weekend of events, workshops, panel discussions and performances to celebrate queer lives and writing.
...

When: TBD

    Where: Brighton and Hove, England UK

Harrisburg Book Festival

The Harrisburg Book Festival is proudly hosted by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Celebrating the power of storytelling, the festival aims to amplify and promote literature for all ages, and to build a...

When: TBD

    Where: Harrisburg, PA US

Murder One

Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival held in November every year with feature events across the summer. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dublin, IE

Liverpool Literary Festival

The Liverpool Literary Festival is set to be an exhilarating weekend of discussions, readings and debates reflecting the insatiable curiosity of both the city and University of Liverpool. The Festival...

When: TBD

    Where: Liverpool, England UK

F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates the life and works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America’s most celebrated authors. The festival was established in 1996...

When: TBD

    Where: Rockville, MD US

Heywood House Talks

Heywood House Talks Literary Festival will run over two days inside the historic Jacobean hall at Heywood House near Westbury. Each day offers a unique program, with Saturday focusing on contemporary...

When: TBD

    Where: Westbury, England UK

City of Asylum Literature Festival

The City of Asylum Literature Festival, also known as LitFest, is an annual event that celebrates global voices and perspectives in literature. The festival features a diverse lineup of authors, trans...

When: TBD

    Where: Pittsburgh, PA US

LitHop

Free, all day annual literary festival in Fresno’s Tower District. The festival features over 100 writers across over 30 literary events, all taking place on one day....

When: TBD

    Where: Fresno, CA US

Falmouth Book Festival

Falmouth Book Festival is more than just another book festival. We want to reach out into the local community: into primary and secondary schools, clubs and organisations, and to local businesses - in...

When: TBD

    Where: Falmouth, England UK

South Texas Book Festival

STBF combines literacy (regional and national authors) and children’s entertainment in a festive atmosphere that promotes a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure. The festival is free and open to t...

When: TBD

    Where: McAllen, TX US

Play on Words Festival

Join us for comedy, wine tasting, live performance, children's activities, writer development and much, much more in New Milton, Lymington and across the Forest. ...

When: TBD

    Where: New Milton, Hampshire, England UK

Word: Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival

Word was started in 2017 by a group of community members to celebrate the rich literary culture of the Blue Hill Peninsula. Not only is Blue Hill home to many fine writers in all genres, it is a commu...

When: TBD

    Where: Blue Hill, ME US

Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference

A Nonfiction literary conference for aspiring and professional writers to learn how to tell stories that matter. Mayborn LitCon diverse features panels and workshops with award-winning authors and jo...

When: TBD

    Where: Denton, TX US

Bram Stoker Festival

Whether you’re a resident vampire or visiting from further afield, Bram Stoker Festival has something for everyone in its gothically inspired programme of events in Dublin. Get ready for four days o...

When: TBD

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Bloomington Book Festival

The Bloomington Book Festival presents five days of literary events throughout beautiful Bloomington, IN! Gather together with other book lovers, vendors, publishers, booksellers, and your favorite w...

When: TBD

    Where: Bloomington, IN US

Queenstown Writers Festival

The Queenstown Writers Festival is a biennial boutique festival that brings writers and readers together to celebrate the written word in many forms. This event features novelists, poets, short-story...

When: TBD

    Where: Queenstown, , Otago NZ

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