Krakow Book Fair to Bring 1,000 Authors and 500 Exhibitors to EXPO
The 29th Krakow International Book Fair opens October 22 and runs through October 25 at EXPO Kraków. Organizers say more than 1,000 authors and 500 exhibitors will take part, with extra bus services added for visitors.
Scale and schedule
Booklips.pl reported that organizers of the 29th Krakow International Book Fair have confirmed participation of more than 500 exhibitors and over 1,000 authors from Poland and abroad (Ponad 1000 autorów i 500 wystawców na 29. Międzynarodowych Targach Książki w Krakowie – Booklips.pl). The event takes place from October 22 to 25 at the EXPO Kraków centre under the Polish motto "Uwaga: drugi człowiek" (Attention: the other person).
Programme
RMF24 said the fair will offer 1,250 events across three halls at EXPO Kraków, named Wisła, Dunaj and Karpaty („Uwaga: drugi człowiek”. Ruszają Międzynarodowe Targi Książki w Krakowie – RMF24). The programme spans contemporary fiction, non-fiction, children's and young adult literature, and includes special thematic zones as well as appearances by well-known writers from Poland and other countries.
Getting there
According to RMF24, organizers have arranged changes to public transport for the duration of the fair. Bus frequency on routes serving the venue will increase, and special timetables have been introduced to make travel easier for visitors.
What visitors can expect
RMF24 reported that readers will be able to get autographs from favourite authors, browse new publications and attend discussions and workshops. The fair is aimed both at established book lovers and at people who want to meet writers in person for the first time.
Key figures
- Exhibitors: more than 500
- Authors: more than 1,000
- Events: 1,250
- Dates: October 22–25, 2026
Sources
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