Patna Book Fair 2026
Patna, India · 4–15 Dec 2026 · T1 Major
Patna Book Fair or Patna Pustak Mela is an annual book fair organized in Patna, India by the Centre for Readership Development (CRD), an NGO, held annually (usually in the middle of November) at the Gandhi Maidan, selling and exhibiting books, printed matter, stationery, printing, compact discs and other multimedia publishing. The First Patna Book Fair was held in 1985 and November 2013 was its 20th edition. Next book fair is going to be organised on 4 February 2017 at Gandhi Maidan.
- Language
- Hindi
- Genres
- general lit
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 1985
- Duration (days)
- 12
- Next edition
- 4–15 Dec 2026
- Author participation
- Gandhi Maidan mass book fair; publisher stalls and launch stage
- Audience
- Patna Book Fair or Patna Pustak Mela is an annual book fair organized in Patna, India by the Centre for Readership Development (CRD), an NGO, held annually (usually in the middle of November) at the Gandhi Maidan, selling and exhibiting books, printed matter, stationery, printing, compact discs and other multimedia publishing.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: Hindi
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit
- Tables and exhibitors
- exhibitors 300+ Sessions 4,000+ Panellists One Festival, Many Ways to Experience 01 Festival Guide Discover what’s on and plan your day — programme,
- Past editions
- 1985, 1999, 2002, 2013, 2017
Sources
Bookshops and libraries
- SK bookstall · bookshop · Mumbai
- Amar Chitra Katha Chariot Library · library · Mumbai
- Central Library Kalina · library · Mumbai
- Jawaharlal Nehru Library · library · Mumbai
- New Library Building · library · Mumbai
- Fine Arts Society and Cultural Center · venue · Mumbai
- Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre · venue · Mumbai
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