Interliber 2026 book fair in Zagreb

The 48th Interliber international book fair is taking place at the Zagreb Fair from November 10 to 15, 2026. The event occupies more than 13,000 square meters of exhibition space and features 319 exhibitors from 14 different countries. Organizers expect to attract approximately 120,000 visitors.

The primary guest is British-Hungarian author and 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay, who is scheduled to present his novel, “Tijelo” (The Body). Other notable international authors represented include Nobel laureates Han Kang and Olga Tokarczuk, as well as Swedish author Thomas Erikson. Domestic authors such as Jurica Pavičić and Ivana Šojat are also participating.

The fair offers over 200 hours of programming, including workshops on media literacy, artificial intelligence, and creative writing. Educational and religious programming remains a component, such as the Bible religious quiz organized by Kršćanska sadašnjost and interactive programs by Hrvatsko katoličko sveučilište. The “Pričam ti priču” program continues to provide workshops adapted for children with reading difficulties and visual impairments.

Croatian Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen Koržinek, highlighted the vitality of the national publishing industry, noting that Croatia is one of only three EU countries where the number of libraries has not decreased in the last decade. Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević described the fair as one of the most significant cultural events in Croatia.

Admission is free for all visitors. Eighteen year olds can utilize their 100 euro Cultural Vouchers to purchase books and other cultural content. Krešimir Partl, State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Media, reported that approximately 11,000 users have activated these vouchers to date.