22 Aug 2027 · Washington, US

National Book Festival

The 2026 National Book Festival will be held in the nation's capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. A selection of programs will be livestreamed online, and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the festival.

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Dates
22 Aug 2027
Venue
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC
Location
Washington, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Consumer
Education & TrainingMedia & Entertainment
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About National Book Festival

National Book Festival is a trade show in Washington, United States for the Education & Training and Media & Entertainment industries. The 2027 edition runs 22 Aug 2027 at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC.

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Venue

WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC

801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, United States, 20001 Washington, District of Columbia, US

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Frequently asked questions

When is National Book Festival 2027?
National Book Festival 2027 runs 22 Aug 2027 at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC.
Where is National Book Festival held?
National Book Festival is held at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC in Washington, United States.
Is National Book Festival worth attending?
National Book Festival is a trade show for the Education & Training and Media & Entertainment industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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