The International Book Fair of Buenos Aires celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year.  This historical edition, that will take place from April 28th through May 11th, 2026 at La Rural Exhibition Center in Palermo, will feature over 1000 cultural activities, including conferences, round-tables, talks with prestigious national and international intellectuals, book presentations, shows, activities for children and teenagers, events for specialists and publishing professionals, and book sales of literature in all languages.

The Fair is the largest of its kind in the Spanish speaking world. It is considered one of the most important cultural and editorial events in Latin America, and a meeting point for authors, editors, book sellers, distributors, teachers, librarians, scientists, and over 1,200,000 readers from around the world that visit it every year.

One of the main features of the Fair is the participation of internationally renowned authors. Some of the notable writers that have visited the Fair for the past 50 years include, among many others: José Saramago, Paul Auster, Susan Sontag, Jorge Amado, J.M. Coetzee, Ray Bradbury, Italo Calvino, Doris Lessing, Mario Vargas Llosa, Rosa Montero, Leonardo Padura, Juan Rulfo, Augusto Roa Bastos, Eduardo Galeano, Hanif Kureishi, Han Kang, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, Alessandro Baricco y Henning Mankell.

The special activities of the Fair include: the International Poetry Festival; the Book Reading Marathon on May 8th; as well as special sectors for kids and young adults; Story-telling; free workshops; musical shows; book signings... and much more.

The guest country at the Fair this year is Peru, which will offer a number of special activities and the presentation of some of its best authors.

Professional Sessions: On April 21st, 22nd, and 23th, the Buenos Aires Book Fair is open exclusively to book professionals, offering an outstanding training program, the best business opportunities and chances for networking. Mark these dates and be part of the most intense and productive three days of the Spanish-speaking publishing world (requires previous registration, free of charge, through this link).

General Information:
Dates: April 28th through May 11th, 2026
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center, Palermo, Buenos Aires.
Access through: Ave. Santa Fe 4201; Av Sarmiento 2704; Cerviño 4474

Opening hours:
Monday through Friday from 2PM to 10PM
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 1PM to 10PM

Entry fees:
Monday to Thursday: AR$ 8,000.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: AR$ 12,000.
3 Day pass: AR$ 1800

Promotions and discounts:
Saturday, April 25th: Night of the Fair. Free entrance from 8.00 pm to 12:00 am.
Children under 12, free every day.
Monday to Friday: free for teachers, students, seniors, with  the corresponding accreditation.
*The entrance ticket includes coupons with discounts in book purchases.

For further information, visit the 50th International Buenos Aires Book Fair official website.