Sharjah International Book Fair 2026
Discover books, authors and literary events at Expo Centre Sharjah in Sharjah from 4 to 15 November 2026.
Sharjah International Book Fair returns to Expo Centre Sharjah from 4 to 15 November 2026, bringing readers and publishing professionals together for twelve days of literary discovery. Visitors can explore books across genres and languages, discover unfamiliar writers and follow a programme of author encounters, seminars and workshops. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority, the fair creates opportunities for readers, authors and publishers to meet and exchange ideas. Its location in Al Khan makes it a focused cultural outing in Sharjah. Check current daily opening hours in the organiser’s visitor information before travelling. Archive photo: Sharjah International Book Fair, 2014, by Mostafa Meraji (Mostafameraji), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Displayed at a smaller size; no other changes. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A_%D9%84%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8_Sharjah_International_Book_Fair_01.jpg Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
- Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to Sunday, 15 November 2026 (time to be confirmed)
- Venue: Expo Centre Sharjah, Al Taawun Street, Al Khan
- Organiser: Sharjah Book Authority
- Category: Educational
- Emirate: Sharjah
Questions and answers
When and where is the fair?
The fair runs from 4–15 November 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah, on Al Taawun Street in Al Khan. Check the daily visiting hours before travelling.
What can visitors expect?
Alongside books across different languages and genres, the organiser highlights author encounters, seminars and workshops. Use the official programme to choose sessions.
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