News, events
Application to the 31st International Book Festival Budapest
he Hungarian Publishers’ and Booksellers’ Association organises the 31st International Book Festival Budapest from October 1st to 4th, 2026 in the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre. This is one of the most important cultural events in Hungary with ca. 70.000 visitors in the course of four days. It is considered an important meeting by publishers, authors and readers as well, almost the entire Hungarian book industry is represented here. Hundreds of interesting programs, interviews, conversations, book signings are held in the course of four days. The stands of international exhibitors, the European Writers’ Meeting, the discussions with the authors of the country of honour – which will be Germany, Austria and Switzerland this year – all contribute to a vibrant, international atmosphere at the Festival.
David Szalay, Booker Prize-winning author, opens the 97th Festive Book Week
We are delighted to announce that this year’s 97th Budapest Festive Book Week will be opened by the Booker Prize-winning, Hungarian-born Canadian–British author David Szalay on Thursday, June 11, at 4:00 PM, and that readers will have the opportunity to meet him during a podium discussion on Friday, June 12.
27th International Book Festival
The 27th International Book Festival Budapest will take place between 29 September and 2 October.
Spain and Svetlana Alexievich as Guest of Honour
In 2020 the 27th International Book Festival Budapest opens its gates in the Millenaris Park between 23 and 26 April.
Jo Nesbø on the 27th International Book Festival
This year Animus invited Jo Nesbø to the 27th International Book Festival.