Upcoming US book fairs and engagements 2025
Miami Book Fair
National Book Festival
National Book Festival
- Dates: November 16–23, 2025
- Location: Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami
- Overview: Celebrating its 42nd year, the Miami Book Fair is one of the largest literary festivals in the U.S., featuring hundreds of authors, panel discussions, workshops, and a vibrant street fair.
- Book Displays & Signings
National Book Festival
National Book Festival
National Book Festival
- Dates: September 6, 2025
- Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
- Overview: Hosted by the Library of Congress, the National Book Festival is one of the most prestigious literary events in the U.S., celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. The festival features author talks, panel discussions, book signings, a
- Dates: September 6, 2025
- Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
- Overview: Hosted by the Library of Congress, the National Book Festival is one of the most prestigious literary events in the U.S., celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. The festival features author talks, panel discussions, book signings, and activities for all ages.
- Highlights: Select events will be livestreamed, and recordings will be available online.
Texas Book Festival
National Book Festival
Texas Book Festival
- Dates: November 8–9, 2025
- Location: Downtown Austin, Texas, USA (in and around the Texas State Capitol)
- Overview: One of the largest and most celebrated literary festivals in the U.S., the Texas Book Festival features over 250 authors, including national and international names, along with panels, book signings, and family-friendly program
- Dates: November 8–9, 2025
- Location: Downtown Austin, Texas, USA (in and around the Texas State Capitol)
- Overview: One of the largest and most celebrated literary festivals in the U.S., the Texas Book Festival features over 250 authors, including national and international names, along with panels, book signings, and family-friendly programming.
- Highlights: Includes a Lit Crawl on Saturday night, cooking demos, children’s events, and local food trucks. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025.
Upcoming INTERNATIONAL book fairs and engagements 2025
Frankfurt Book Fair
Manila International Book Fair
Manila International Book Fair
- Dates: October 15–19, 2025
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Overview: The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's largest trade fair for books, attracting over 230,000 visitors and 4,300 exhibitors.
- Book Displays & Signings
Manila International Book Fair
Manila International Book Fair
Manila International Book Fair
- Location: SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines
Overview: The Manila International Book Fair is the largest and longest-running book fair in the Philippines, attracting over 160,000 visitors annually. It features more than 200 local and international exhibitors, offering a wide array of books across various genres.
Highlights
- Location: SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines
Overview: The Manila International Book Fair is the largest and longest-running book fair in the Philippines, attracting over 160,000 visitors annually. It features more than 200 local and international exhibitors, offering a wide array of books across various genres.
Highlights: The fair includes author signings, rights meetings, conferences, seminars, and training sessions. Notable events are the Annual Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards, the St. Paul Bible Quiz, and the BDAP's Gintong Aklat Awards.
Hay Festival
Manila International Book Fair
Hay Festival
- Dates: May 23 – June 2, 2025
- Location: Hay-on-Wye, Wales, United Kingdom
- Overview: Known as "The Woodstock of the Mind," this festival brings together writers, thinkers, and readers for a celebration of literature, featuring discussions, performances, and workshops. A globally recognized literary and arts festival that brings together
- Dates: May 23 – June 2, 2025
- Location: Hay-on-Wye, Wales, United Kingdom
- Overview: Known as "The Woodstock of the Mind," this festival brings together writers, thinkers, and readers for a celebration of literature, featuring discussions, performances, and workshops. A globally recognized literary and arts festival that brings together writers, thinkers, and audiences to inspire, examine, and entertain. In 2025, the festival will feature over 600 events spanning 11 days, including author talks, panel discussions, performances, and workshops.