National Book Festival

When is National Book Festival 2027?

National Book Festival 2027 runs on Saturday, August 21, 2027.

How the dates are set: The Library of Congress announces the date each year, usually a Saturday in late summer.

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National Book Festival schedule

• Saturday, August 21, 2027: The Library of Congress announced this date for the next festival.
• All day: The Main Stage hosts speakers and book signings, with other themed stages for history, poetry and contemporary life, plus Literature to Life performances and family activities.

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Getting to National Book Festival

• The festival is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

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National Book Festival: questions people ask

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About National Book Festival

A free, one-day Library of Congress festival of author talks, signings and book stages at the Washington Convention Center.

The Library of Congress hosts a Saturday of author talks, panels and signings across themed stages. There is a Library of Congress Pavilion, family activities and a Literature to Life performance. Admission is free, but tickets are required. The festival has run in August and September in different years.

Know before you go

• Admission is free, but a ticket is required.
• The festival is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
• Reagan National (DCA) is the closest airport, and the Metro runs into downtown in about 20 minutes.

Planning the trip

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