Bringing a landmark literary celebration to a close, the 69th International Belgrade Book Fair wrapped up its run at the Belgrade Fair from October 23 to 31, 2026, welcoming an impressive gate attendance of 81,898 visitors.
The fair featured 316 direct exhibitors (exhibitors and co-exhibitors), including 235 domestic and 81 foreign participants. The total number of participants, which encompasses direct exhibitors as well as indirect and represented firms, reached 636.
Spanning a sprawling expanse of over 30,000 square meters of gross exhibition space, the fair hosted a dynamic itinerary of 365 specialized events and 2 foundational exhibitions curated in tandem by the Belgrade Book Fair and participating houses.
Alongside Tunisia, the Guest of Honor country, publishers from Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republika Srpska), Croatia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Montenegro, Morocco, Romania, Russia, and Slovakia participated in the 69th International Belgrade Book Fair.
Celebrating excellence on the trade floor, the expert jury conferred its historic laurels across esteemed traditional categories, honoring the Publisher of the Year, landmark Publishing Achievements, and peerless contributions to science, illustration, and children’s literature.
A formidable media presence of over 800 accredited press professionals spanning 11 countries provided extensive coverage of the event, which also welcomed a dedicated contingent of 2,150 librarians expanding their professional horizons.
