Southern Mexico's best-loved book fair, back on Oaxaca's Zócalo: nine days of books, indigenous languages, conversations and music in the historic centre.
Source: excelsior.com.mx, checked on 5 September 2026.
Updated: September 2026
FILO has a reputation as the warmest fair in the country: small next to Guadalajara, but with a carefully curated programme mixing national and international authors with special attention to Oaxaca's indigenous languages and to independent publishing. It takes place outdoors, on the Zócalo and around it, and everything is free.
The 2026 edition, the 44th, marks the fair's return after a pause, backed by the state congress to guarantee its continuity.
Log what you buy, your progress and the quotes you underline. Free, no account needed to start.
Start for freeThe fair occupies the Zócalo and programme venues are in the historic centre, a few blocks away.
It is what makes FILO unique: launches and readings in Zapotec, Mixtec and other languages of the state.
Oaxaca International Book Fair 2026 runs 12–20 Oct 2026 at Zócalo de Oaxaca, Oaxaca.
At Zócalo de Oaxaca, Oaxaca.
Yes, admission is free.
No. FILO is free to enter and all its events are free.