Five days at Lingotto with more than a thousand publishers, hundreds of talks and a queue that is worth it: Italy’s biggest publishing event and one of the largest in Europe.
Guest of honour: Catalan literature; guest region: Lazio
Source: salonelibro.it, checked on 14 September 2026.
Updated: September 2026
The Salone Internazionale del Libro started in 1988 and turns Turin into Italy’s book capital for five days a year. Large houses and tiny presses share the Lingotto halls, and the programme mixes talks, lectures, comics and a professional Rights Centre running alongside.
Each edition has a guest of honour with its own pavilion: in 2027 it is Catalan literature, with Lazio as guest region. Entry is ticketed, with a reduced rate for students.
Log what you buy, your progress and the quotes you underline. Free, no account needed to start.
Start for freeThe Lingotto ticket desks get busy, especially on Saturday. Buying online skips the queue and often costs less.
The calmest hours to browse the stands and actually talk to small publishers. Weekends are packed.
Metro line 1 stops at Lingotto, a few minutes’ walk from the entrance. Car parks fill up early.
Turin International Book Fair 2027 runs 13–17 May 2027 at Lingotto Fiere, Torino.
At Lingotto Fiere, Torino.
No, it is ticketed: check prices and sales on the official website.
The fair is ticketed, with discounts for students, teachers and groups. Prices and sales on the official website.
Yes. Stands sell directly and most apply a discount on the cover price.