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The Paris Book Festival, formerly called the Paris Book Fair or Livre Paris, is a major literary event created in 1981 by the National Publishing Union (SNE). Initially organized under the dome of the Grand Palais, the fair aims to present publishers' funds and create "the largest bookstore in the world" for a few days. Over the years, the event has undergone several significant transformations. In 2016, it was renamed Livre Paris, then in 2022 Festival du Livre de Paris.
After an organization contract awarded to Reed Exposition France, the SNE created an events subsidiary to manage the organization of the show itself.
Each year, the show invites a country of honor and welcomes hundreds of authors, publishers and visitors. On the occasion of this festival of letters, books, poems and beautiful works, you will find rental at A- Audiovisual rental of all high-tech equipment capable of enhancing your stand, such as ultra-directive sound showers, reading lights, LED screens or touch screens

Previous editions

4 editions
2026
Festival du Livre de Paris 202617/04/2026 - 19/04/2026
The Paris Book Fair 2026 returns to the prestigious Grand Palais for its 5th edition, from 17 to 19 April 2026. France's leading book fair, this international literary event attracts more than 100,000 book lovers every year.

An exceptional overview of publishing

With more than 1,200 publishers and 4,500 authors gathered under the iconic glass roof of the Grand Palais, the Paris Book Fair offers an unrivalled showcase for contemporary publishing. Enjoy book signings, conferences and literary encounters with your favourite authors. A diverse cultural programme awaits you, combining literature, cinema and live performances.

2026 theme: Travel in all its forms

This year, the festival invites you to travel through literature. Exploration stories, travel journals, science fiction, inner journeys: explore all forms of literary escapism and cross the boundaries of the imagination.

New for 2026: Special evening event and flexible passes

For this edition, the Festival is innovating with a special evening event on Friday 17 April and 1- or 3-day passes offering unlimited access and skip-the-line privileges. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the full festival experience!

Capture the excellence of the Paris Book Festival! A-Loc Audiovisuel equips you with the latest generation of professional audiovisual equipment: LED and OLED screens, video walls for a wow effect, iPads and interactive touchscreen terminals, Bluetooth headsets and wireless microphones, to immerse your visitors in an extraordinary experience.

Venue

Grand Palais

3, avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris

Organiser

Paris Livres Evènement

Festival du Livre de Paris 2026
2025
Festival du Livre de Paris 202511/04/2025 - 13/04/2025
The fourth edition of the Paris Book Festival (remember that the Paris Book Festival is a rebirth of the Paris Book Fair after two years of interruption linked to the Covid 19 pandemic) will take place on April 11, 12 and 13, 2025 at the Grand Palais in Paris, and also outside the walls, in some prestigious places in the capital.
Expanded programming

The programming will be considerably enriched and diversified :
  •     36% increase in volume compared to 2024
  •     120 additional publishing houses, notably small and young publishing houses
  •     330 authors invited for 160 scheduled meetings
  •     Openness to other artistic fields such as performing arts, cinema, visual arts and music
New spaces and themes
  •     A new space dedicated to families with creative workshops and activities for young people
  •     A “Grande adaptation gallery” highlighting literary adaptations for cinema and series
  •     A device dedicated to audio books
  •     Increased promotion of the youth, comics, manga and Young Adult sectors
At A-Loc Audiovisuel, you will find iPads and Bluetooth headsets for rental. You can also rent LED screens and giant screens to dress up and highlight your stand.

Venue

Grand Palais

3, avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris

Organiser

Paris Livres Evènement

Festival du Livre de Paris 2025
2024
Festival du Livre de Paris 202412/04/2024 - 14/04/2024

The third edition of the Paris Book Festival will take place on 12, 13 and 14 April 2024 at the Grand Palais Ephémère, as well as at a number of prestigious venues across the capital.
Following on from India and Italy, who were the guests of honour at the first two editions in 2022 and 2023, Quebec will be this year’s guest of honour.

At A-Loc Audiovisuel, you’ll find iPads and Bluetooth headphones available for hire, as well as TV sets and giant
screens for hire.

Venue

Grand Palais

3, avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris

Organiser

Paris Livres Evènement

Festival du Livre de Paris 2024
2023
Festival du Livre de Paris 202321/04/2023 - 23/04/2023

The second edition of the Paris Book Festival will take place on 21, 22 and 23 April 2023 at the Grand Palais Ephémère, as well as at a number of prestigious venues across the capital.
Following on from India, the guest of honour at the first edition in 2022, Italy and its literature will be in the spotlight this year.

You’ll find all the latest audio and video equipment available for hire from your audiovisual partner, A-Loc.

Venue

Grand Palais

3, avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris

Organiser

Paris Livres Evènement

Festival du Livre de Paris 2023