MAY 6 & 7, 2023
The main Festival dates are May 6 & 7, but we are also offering some special events before and after the main Festival dates.
IN PERSON & ONLINE
We are holding a full in-person Festival in Berkeley with some of the events available for streaming.
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TICKETS & PASSES
Our Festival tickets and wristbands go on sale in the spring of 2023, when we release our full schedule.
Have you saved the dates?
We’re in the middle of planning one of our most exciting Fests yet! We can’t wait to see you in person in our beloved Berkeley venues and park (with all health protocols, needless to say) — or through the virtual formats we’ll also use. Our authors will come from all over the world: from the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Europe—not to mention dozens of authors from throughout the United States and from right here in the Bay Area. We bring the world—and its best contemporary literature—to Berkeley.
When? Soon! The 2023 Festival will be held May 6-7.
Where? Indoor author programs will fill multiple Downtown Berkeley venues. The Outdoor Fair, with at least one large adult program stage, a robust children’s area, and a couple hundred exhibitors and food vendors, will take over Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park.
Can I take part as an author? Submissions for on-stage programs are now open!
Can I exhibit in the Outdoor Fair? Yes! 2023 Exhibitor Registration opens December 1st of 2022.
Can I sponsor the event? Yes, we’d love to have you, and we offer tons of unique opportunities to connect with our engaged audience. We’ll customize a package to fulfill your specific goals, so reach out now to start a conversation.
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2023 Programming
The call for proposals to present an individual speaker or a curated program is now open through November 1st, and the full schedule will be live in the spring.
Exhibit at the Outdoor Fair
You’ll find more than 150 literary exhibitors, free stages featuring acclaimed authors, and performances and fun activities for all ages.
Signup starts in December.
COVID Precautions
We will continue to monitor and adhere to the current best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Volunteer
Volunteers are a crucial part of the Festival’s success each year. No experience is necessary and you’ll enjoy learning what is required to produce a major literary event! Sign up to receive our newsletter and be the first to know when we are ready for signups!