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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – 2028

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Edition

33rd

Event StatuS

Unconfirmed

Event Dates

April 21, 2028 - April 22, 2028

EVENT-SPECIFIC INSIGHTS, NOTES & UPDATES

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – 2028

📚 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
Estimated
TICKETS AVAILABLE (ON OR AFTER)
TICKETING Notes

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

PRESS/VIP/MEDIA PreviewS

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

No separate preview announcement has been published for this year.

In prior confirmed editions, preview access has been structured as either:
• The first official program day, or
• A limited-access session immediately preceding public opening.

Preview timing is derived in alignment with the scheduled start date (04-22-2028).

Access categories typically include media, sponsors, exhibitors, VIP pass holders, or industry delegates, subject to organizer policy.

META INSIGHTS

META INSIGHTS

Venue

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

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