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Mexico City’s 2026 International Book Fair sets dates for the Zócalo

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • The 2026 International Book Fair at Mexico City’s Zócalo will run from October 9 to 18, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • More than 300 publishers will offer books across genres, along with talks, workshops, performances and meetings with writers.
  • Admission will be free, and many exhibitors will accept cash and debit or credit cards.

The 2026 International Book Fair at Mexico City’s Zócalo already has its dates: Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 18. Visitors will be able to attend from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with free admission.

More than 300 publishing houses will set up stands covering fiction, horror, romance, philosophy, academic works and cookbooks. The fair will also include talks and debates, book presentations, meetings with writers, workshops for children and young people, storytelling, music, theater and other artistic activities.

The stands will be arranged alphabetically, making it easier to search by author or title. Maps and directories will be placed at the entrances. The event will also offer discounts and clearance sales, including promotions such as two books for the price of one or three for 100 pesos. Most of those offers apply to secondhand books.

The full program has not yet been published. Organizers recommend bringing a bag or backpack for purchases. Most stands will accept cash and debit or credit cards.

The nearest Metro stations are Allende on Line 2 and Pino Suárez on Lines 1 and 2. The closest Metrobús stop is Museo de la Ciudad on Line 4, three blocks from the Zócalo.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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