FIL Guadalajara 2026
The major gathering of the Spanish-language publishing world
The Guadalajara International Book Fair 2026 will celebrate its 40th edition from November 28 to December 6 at Expo Guadalajara and other venues across Guadalajara. Italy will be the Guest of Honor. The program features more than 3,000 activities and participation from writers and publishing professionals from more than 60 countries.
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About the Event
The Guadalajara International Book Fair 2026 will celebrate its 40th edition from November 28 to December 6. Expo Guadalajara will host the main venue for an event that combines literature, the publishing industry, science and a broad cultural program. Italy will be the Guest of Honor and will present a major literary and cultural delegation. The organizers announce more than 3,000 activities and participation from writers and publishing professionals from more than 60 countries. Public opening hours vary by day, with general admission beginning at 9:00 AM on several dates and a special night sale on December 4.
Dates and venue
FIL Guadalajara 2026 will take place from Saturday, November 28 through Sunday, December 6 at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, as well as at other venues across the city. On the opening day, general public admission begins at 9:00 AM. The fair combines its professional publishing-industry role with a cultural program open to the public.
Italy as Guest of Honor
Italy will be the Guest of Honor for the 2026 edition. Its participation includes a literary delegation and a cultural program bringing literature, art, music, film and theater to Guadalajara. The Italian presence will be a major focus throughout the nine-day fair and one of the defining elements of this edition.
Program and participants
The 2026 edition will feature more than 3,000 activities and participation from writers and publishing professionals from more than 60 countries. The program includes book presentations, conferences, workshops, activities for young people and children, tributes, awards and events related to literature, science and the publishing industry.
Opening hours
General public hours are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on November 28 and 29, December 3, 5 and 6. On November 30, December 1 and 2, general admission runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, while December 4 features a night sale from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Professional-only hours on November 30, December 1 and 2 run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
When it starts
Highlights
November 28–December 6, 2026.
Expo Guadalajara will be the main venue.
Italy will be the Guest of Honor.
40th edition of FIL Guadalajara.
More than 3,000 activities are scheduled.
Writers and publishing professionals from more than 60 countries.
Public opening at 09:00 AM on November 28.