Category: Book Fairs
The 55th Brussels Book Fair Kicks Off Next Week
The 55th Brussels Book Fair returns 26–29 March 2026 at Tour & Taxis with 500+ exhibitors, 1,200 authors, and the theme “Challenging the Future.”
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UAE – Big Bad Wolf Dubai Record-Breaking Performance Amid Regional Turmoil
Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 achieves record visitor numbers despite regional conflict, demonstrating print market resilience amid Gulf crisis supply chain challenges.
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BookFest Malaysia Marks 20 Years as Southeast Asia’s Premier Publishing Showcase
BookFest Malaysia celebrates 20 years at KLCC with 530+ booths, trilingual programming, and industry awards, highlighting Malaysia’s growing book market.
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Turin’s Salone Internazionale del Libro: Italy’s Biggest Book Fair Means Business
Italy’s Turin Book Fair 2026 brings Netflix, AI publishing talks, and an expanded Rights Centre. TNPS looks beyond the press release at what matters for professionals.
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Bangladesh – Ekushey Boi Mela 2026: The Unmitigated Disaster We Expected
Bangladesh’s Boi Mela 2026 closes with sales down over 70% on 2024. The numbers confirm what was already clear: this was an avoidable disaster for Bangladeshi publishing.
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Philippine Book Festival 2026: A Thriving Literary Ecosystem
The 4th Philippine Book Festival drew 120,000+ visitors and PHP80M in sales, showcasing Filipino publishing growth, diverse literary offerings, and the 43rd National Book Awards.
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Thailand’s Bangkok International Book Fair Kicks Off March 26
Southeast Asia’s largest book fair returns 26 March–6 April 2026 at Queen Sirikit Centre. Features 1,166+ booths, rights trading, and City Pop theme.
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Mexico – FILCO 2026: Coyoacán’s Record-Breaking Footfall At The Neighbourhood Fair With International Reach
FILCO 2026 drew 360,000 visitors with 40% sales growth. Lebanon announced as 2027 Guest of Honour. Analysis for publishing professionals.
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When Thad McIlroy’s Hamsters Finally Stop Running, What Happens Next?
LBF 2026 was AI’s quietest year yet. Thad McIlroy asked what if none of this matters. A Gambian classroom and a pandemic suggest he’s closer than he knows.
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Kazakhstan’s Publishing Ambitions: A Strategic Path to Frankfurt’s Guest of Honour Stage
Frankfurt Book Fair Director Juergen Boos discusses Kazakhstan’s rising publishing profile and potential Guest of Honor status in exclusive interview with Times of Central Asia.
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Postponed Amid Regional Conflict
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair postpones its 2026 edition due to escalating regional conflict. Publishing professionals await new dates.
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India – Registration Opens For New Delhi World Book Fair 2027
Registration is now open for the 54th New Delhi World Book Fair, running 16–24 January 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, following a record-breaking 2026 edition.
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