Riyadh International Book Fair 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 10–19 Dec 2026 · T1 Major
The Riyadh International Book Fair (RIBF) is an annual book fair in Saudi Arabia. The fair is used to showcase Saudi government policy, and it has been a locus of political power struggles with the government. Hundreds of publishers sell pre-approved books, and some black-market books.
- Language
- Arabic
- Genres
- general lit
- Format
- in-person
- Duration (days)
- 10
- Next edition
- 10–19 Dec 2026
- Author participation
- Publisher exhibitors (Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission); MENA rights
- Audience
- It lasts 11 days and regularly attracts over a half million visitors.
- Age policy
- The traditional rarity of public events in Saudi Arabia, and the children's activities, help make it popular with the general public.
- Accessibility
- The Saudi Human Rights Organization, the Riyadh Orphanage, the disabled association, a temporary museum exhibit, and other organizations had stalls just outside the exhibition hall.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: Arabic
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit
- Programme
- They sign books, take part in public discussion panels, and give public lectures.
- Past editions
- 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025