# FILEM 2026 book fair in Toluca

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/filem-2026-book-fair-in-toluca
> Updated: 2026-10-26T00:25:28.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4.

The twelfth edition of the State of Mexico International Book Fair (FILEM) concluded after nine days of programming. Operating under the theme ‘More authors, more worlds’, the festival focused on literature written by women, including authors, editors, and illustrators, with discussions centered on feminism, identity, memory, and social realities.

The event, held at the Plaza de los Mártires in Toluca and 12 alternative venues such as UAEMéx university centers in Tenancingo and Amecameca, featured 115 stands. Approximately 90 public and private publishing houses participated, representing over 300 imprints, with independent publishers making up 44 percent of participants. Activities included workshops, cinema, theater, concerts, and a gastronomic pavilion.

Organizers, including UAEMéx Secretary of Identity and Culture Cynthia Ortega Salgado, emphasized the goal of bringing cultural activities closer to different regions of the state and encouraging reading as a means of reflection. The fair was a collaborative effort between the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMéx) and the Government of the State of Mexico. During the event, the Human Rights Commission of the State of Mexico (CODHEM) presented ‘Your obligations in the care of women, adolescents, and girls,’ a digital resource coordinated by Dr. Fátima Esther Martínez Mejía to assist public servants in defending the rights of women and girls.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: FILEM 2026 concludes in Estado de México

The twelfth Estado de México International Book Fair (FILEM 2026) concluded after nine days, emphasizing female perspectives and expanding its reach to 12 regional venues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filem-2026-concludes-in-estado-de-mxico

### 2026-10-23: Tijuana Book Fair and FILEM 2026 launch cultural events

The Tijuana Book Fair and the International Book Fair of the State of Mexico (FILEM 2026) have launched, featuring hundreds of literary, musical, and cultural activities across various venues.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filem-2026-book-fair-opens-in-toluca-mexico

### 2026-10-19: UAEMéx and State of Mexico launch FILEM 2026 literary festival

The 12th FILEM 2026 literary festival has launched in the State of Mexico, featuring over 300 free activities focused on promoting reading and the voices of female authors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uaemx-and-state-of-mexico-launch-filem-2026-literary-festival

### 2026-10-16: FILEM 2026 opens in Toluca with focus on women authors

The 12th State of Mexico International Book Fair (FILEM) has opened in Toluca, featuring 115 stands and a program focused on women writers and diverse cultural activities.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filem-2026-opens-in-toluca-with-focus-on-women-authors

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