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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – 2026

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Edition

31st

Event StatuS

Confirmed

Event Dates

April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026

EVENT-SPECIFIC INSIGHTS, NOTES & UPDATES

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – 2026

📚 The largest book festival in the U.S., where literature takes center stage. #FestivalOfBooks #LitCulture

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📚 The largest book festival in the U.S., where literature takes center stage. #FestivalOfBooks #LitCulture

APPLICATIONS

Status
Estimated
WINDOW START
16/03/2026
DEADLINE
Application Notes

Exhibitor/Vendor deadlines typically fall in late January (Saturday).

TICKETING

Status
Confirmed
TICKETS AVAILABLE (ON OR AFTER)
TICKETING Notes

General admission is free; certain panels/events require tickets (released April).

PRESS/VIP/MEDIA PreviewS

Status
Confirmed
PRESS/VIP/MEDIA PREVIEW DATE
16/03/2026
PRESS/VIP/Preview Notes

Official event materials publish a preview component for this edition.

Preview access is typically limited to accredited media, sponsors, exhibitors, VIP ticket holders, or industry participants as defined by the organizer.

Access conditions are specified within the event’s official registration or accreditation materials.

META INSIGHTS

META INSIGHTS

Venue

University of Southern California (USC)
University Park Campus, Los Angeles

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