Best Events of Miami Book Fair
- October 02, 2026
Book lovers can officially mark their calendars: The Miami Book Fair is back for its 43rd edition this November 15 to 22, 2026, at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami. The coveted eight-day literary festival has something for Miami readers of all levels and proclivities, with author talks in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, live music, a special dedicated Children’s Alley and a three-day Street Fair filled with thousands of books to browse.
Best Events of Miami Book Fair
Sunday, Nov. 15: Miami Book Fair Opening Day Party
Miami Book Fair kicks off with an outdoor celebration at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. The free Opening Day Party brings food vendors showcasing Miami’s diverse culinary offerings, a full bar and hundreds of books for sale around the campus. Last year’s event drew more than 2,500 people to the old-school-style street party.
Sunday-Friday, Nov. 15-20: Spend an Evening With Headlining Authors
The fair’s “Evening With” series brings authors together with readers for conversations about their latest books, creative inspirations and the ideas behind their work. Pricing varies, and some paid ticket options even include a copy of the featured book. Check the Miami Book Fair schedule for all latest information, including session times, venues and ticket details.
Sunday, Nov. 15: Zibby Owens
Best-selling author, award-winning podcaster and Zibby Media founder Zibby Owens returns to the Book Fair with Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot. In this collection of essays, Owens looks back on a decade of reinvention, including career changes and shifts in family life, with humor and honesty.
Sunday, Nov. 15: Tony Shalhoub and Josie Adams
Emmy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-winning actor Tony Shalhoub and Josie Adams, his writer-producer daughter, discuss We Thought They’d Never Leave: Musings on Food and Family. Following his on-screen work in Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Big Night, Shalhoub makes his literary debut with a memoir that combines family stories, memories and recipes, many focused on the family’s ongoing summer reunions in Door County, Wisconsin.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: Jeff Garlin
Actor, comedian and photographer Jeff Garlin, best known for his work in Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Goldbergs, turns the lens on his life and career in Best Seat in the House. The book pairs candid, never-before-seen photographs with personal stories from his decades behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in comedy.
Wednesday, Nov. 18: Brad Meltzer
New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer adapts his viral University of Michigan commencement address into Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn’t Know You Needed. The book examines authenticity, empathy, gratitude and transformation through lessons drawn from Meltzer’s life and career.
Thursday, Nov. 19: Elena Armas
Known for The Spanish Love Deception and The American Roommate Experiment, New York Times and Sunday Times best-selling author Elena Armas introduces a new paranormal series with Alma Vampires, which publishes just 48 hours before her talk, on November 17. The first Icarus University novel follows an Ivy League scholarship student who inherits a fashion empire and turns to a powerful vampire for protection.
Thursday, Nov. 19: Colson Whitehead
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead completes his Harlem Trilogy with Cool Machine, following the titles Harlem Shuffle and Crook Manifesto. The novel returns to Ray Carney’s story in 1980s New York, against a backdrop of real estate development, Wall Street excess, the downtown art scene and crime.
Friday, Nov. 20: The Fourth Annual Next Page Dinner
This year’s Next Page Dinner will honor authors Judy Blume and the late Sandy Nusbaum and his family at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. Famed children’s author Blume spent part of her childhood in Miami Beach, and used the experience to inspire her book, Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself. Nusbaum supported many Miami cultural and community organizations for decades, and his family continues his legacy of giving back.
The program begins with a 7 p.m. cocktail reception, followed by dinner and awards at 8 p.m. Plus, there will be Miami Book Fair authors seated at every table, giving guests an opportunity to dine and talk with participating writers. Proceeds support the future of the fair and its programming.
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-22: Stroll the Street Fair
The three-day main event, the Street Fair, brings hundreds of exhibitors to the streets around the Wolfson Campus. Visitors can browse new and used books, Spanish-language titles and selections from independent and small publishers.
Visitors who need a break can head to the Lost Chapter Lounge in Building 1 for cocktails, bites, music and views of Downtown Miami. The lounge opens at 6 p.m. during the Street Fair weekend.
Admission is free on Friday. Single-day tickets for Saturday and Sunday cost $12 for adults, $7 for seniors ages 62 and older and $5 for teens ages 13 to 18. Children 12 and younger receive free admission. Two-day passes cost $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for teens. Miami Dade College students, faculty and staff also receive free admission with a valid ID.
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-22: Family Fun at Children’s Alley
Families can spend hours at Children’s Alley, the fair’s central hub for all young readers. The weekend programming includes roving stilt walkers, giant puppets, storytelling, music, theater and hands-on arts and crafts. Middle school and young adult readers can also meet some of their favorite writers during author readings and book signings.
Hear From Miami Authors
Local authors will take part in readings and conversations during Miami Book Fair. The programming gives visitors a chance to hear from award-winning writers based in Miami and Miami Beach and learn more about their work.