Events
LA Times Festival of Books 2026
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is an annual literary festival held on the University of Southern California campus. It’s one of the largest and most prestigious
book festivals in the United States, attracting over 150,000 attendees. The festival features a wide array of activities, including author appearances, book signings, panel
discussions, storytelling sessions, and interactive exhibits. It aims to celebrate literature and storytelling, connecting readers with authors, publishers, and literary organizations.
- Nature of the event:
The festival is a large, free, outdoor event with multiple stages, activity areas, and hundreds of author appearances and book signings. - Date:
April 18-19, 2026 - Location:
The festival takes place on the University of Southern California’s University Park Campus. - Key Activities:
Attendees can participate in author talks, panel discussions, storytelling sessions, book signings, and interactive exhibits. - Community Focus:
The festival fosters a vibrant literary community, connecting readers with authors, publishers, and various literary organizations. - Accessibility:
Entry to the festival is free, although some events may require individual tickets. - Celebration of Literature:
The festival serves as a platform to celebrate the power of storytelling and the written word.
Book Gallery display and exhibition
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is an annual literary festival held on the University of Southern California campus. It’s one of the largest and most prestigious book festivals in the United States, attracting over 150,000 attendees. The festival features a wide array of activities, including author appearances, book signings, panel discussions, storytelling sessions, and interactive exhibits. It aims to celebrate literature and storytelling, connecting readers with authors, publishers, and literary organizations.
- Nature of the event:
The festival is a large, free, outdoor event with multiple stages, activity areas, and hundreds of author appearances and book signings. - Location and Date:
The festival takes place on the University of Southern California’s University Park Campus on April 18-19, 2026. - Key Activities:
Attendees can participate in author talks, panel discussions, storytelling sessions, book signings, and interactive exhibits. - Community Focus:
The festival fosters a vibrant literary community, connecting readers with authors, publishers, and various literary organizations. - Accessibility:
Entry to the festival is free, although some events may require individual tickets. - Book Gallery Display:
Showcase your book in the First Row Books booth during the event. Present your master piece for everyone to know it is available.