22 Aug 2026 · Washington, DC, 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.
- Dates
- 22 Aug 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- Audience
- Consumer
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
About National Book Festival
National Book Festival is a trade show in Washington, DC, United States for the education management and entertainment industries. The 2026 edition runs 22 Aug 2026 at WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON DC.
Past editions
- 202622 Aug 2026
Venue
20001 Washington, DC, District of Columbia, US
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