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Book fair · Kraków

Kraków Book Fair 2026

Four days at EXPO Kraków with more than five hundred exhibitors and hundreds of author meetings — Poland’s largest book fair, free to enter.

Dates confirmed
22–25 Oct 2026

Theme: “Uwaga: drugi człowiek”, marking 90 years since Agnieszka Osiecka’s birth

Source: ksiazka.krakow.pl, checked on 14 September 2026.

Updated: September 2026

Practical information

VenueEXPO Krakówul. Galicyjska 9, 31-586 KrakówView on map
AdmissionFree
Official websiteksiazka.krakow.pl

What it is and why go

The Kraków International Book Fair is the country’s main book event: large and small publishers, hundreds of authors and a programme that fills the EXPO hall for four days.

Entry is free and stands usually sell at a discount, which is why many Polish readers do a year’s worth of book buying here.

Keep track of what you bring home from the fair

Log what you buy, your progress and the quotes you underline. Free, no account needed to start.

Start for free

Tips for your visit

Thursday and Friday morning

The calmest hours: publishers have time to talk and the talks have no queue.

Bring a big bag

The stand discounts mean you leave with more books than you intended.

Take the tram

EXPO Kraków is in Czyżyny and the tram stops at the door; the car park fills quickly.

Frequently asked questions

When is Kraków International Book Fair 2026?

Kraków International Book Fair 2026 runs 22–25 Oct 2026 at EXPO Kraków, Kraków.

Where is it held?

At EXPO Kraków, Kraków.

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free.

Is entry free?

Yes, admission is free for all visitors.

Can you buy books there?

Yes, exhibitors sell directly and usually at a discount.

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