Two weeks of antiquarian booksellers' stalls along Paseo de Recoletos: first editions, prints, maps and out-of-print titles from one euro. The autumn fair for books that are no longer printed.
The 2026 edition has no official dates yet. It is usually held between late September and mid October; this page will be updated as soon as they are announced.
Last edition: 25 Sept – 12 Oct 2025
Updated: September 2026
Madrid holds two antique book fairs a year on the same promenade: the spring one (Feria del Libro Antiguo y de Ocasión, late April to mid May) and this autumn one, organised since 1989 by the city council with LIBRIS, the antiquarian booksellers' association. Both are free.
Do not expect new releases: this is for digging. Out-of-print editions, 1960s and 70s paperbacks, manuscripts, magazines and prints sit next to collectors' pieces worth several hundred euros. The booksellers know their stock and you can ask for specific titles.
Log what you buy, your progress and the quotes you underline. Free, no account needed to start.
Start for freeWith dozens of stalls and thousands of uncatalogued titles, going with three or four specific searches keeps you focused.
Rare items go early. If you are after something specific, do not leave it for the last weekend.
The promenade runs between the two stops (L2 and L4). The Recoletos commuter rail station is right there too.
The 2026 dates have not been announced yet. It is usually held between late September and mid October. The last edition ran 25 Sept – 12 Oct 2025.
At Paseo de Recoletos, Madrid.
Yes, admission is free.
No. They share the promenade and the spirit, but they are two different fairs: spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October). This page is the autumn one.