SAVE THE DATE! November 2–8, 2026
THE FESTIVAL FROM THE CITY THAT LOVES TO READ
This November marks the return of Portland Book Festival, the largest celebration of books and storytelling in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout the week, festival-goers will fill downtown for packed conversations at the Schnitz, intimate readings, workshops, pop-up events, and more. With bestselling authors, emerging voices, and readers descending on the city, attendees are destined for a festival full of unforgettable conversations and shared experiences.
MORE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE PORTLAND BOOK FESTIVAL
Following a sold-out festival in 2025, Portland Book Festival has evolved into a larger downtown cultural celebration centered around books and storytelling.
WHAT’S NEW: MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, FOOD & CONVERSATION
From November 2 to 8, the Rose City welcomes readers, writers, artists, musicians, chefs, and storytellers in the heart of Portland for a week of conversations, performances, workshops, dinners, and unexpected experiences inspired by books and storytelling. The festival’s largest gathering takes place on November 7 with more than 100 local, regional, and nationally acclaimed authors gathering for Portland Book Festival in the South Park Blocks.
MEET US IN THE PARK BLOCKS
Portland Book Festival stretches throughout downtown Portland – from the South Park Blocks to neighboring theaters, music venues, restaurants and gathering spaces – inviting audiences to experience stories through literature, music, food, visual art and community.
MADE WITH PORTLAND IN MIND
Collaborations with some of Portland’s leading voices in arts, music, and food shape this year’s Portland Book Festival. Partnering with Oregon Symphony, Feast Portland, Revolution Hall, 45th Parallel Universe, Mississippi Studios, Portland Art Museum, and more, the festival aims to create a celebration reflecting the creativity, curiosity and community spirit of the city we call home.
Keep an eye out later this summer for the announcement of additional partner events and participating authors. In the meantime, here’s a preview of what we’re planning.
FOR READERS WITH GOOD TASTE
Stories don’t end when the conversation is over.
This year, Portland Book Festival expands beyond the page with dinners, tastings, cocktails, and gatherings inspired by books and storytelling. From intimate cookbook-inspired meals to larger culinary events that bring together food, music and performance, this year’s festival serves up new ways to connect around great stories.
PORTLAND BOOK FESTIVAL AFTER DARK
As the sun goes down, the festival continues.
Live music, performances, and evening events throughout downtown Portland spill into the South Park Blocks, creating new opportunities to gather, explore and celebrate creativity. New collaborations with leaders from Portland’s arts, music, and cultural communities will breathe fresh energy into the festival week and the city itself..
TICKETS TO PORTLAND BOOK FESTIVAL EVENTS ON SALE JULY 29!
Following a sold-out Portland Book Festival in 2025, we encourage attendees to purchase tickets early. Sign up for ticket sales updates to be among the first to hear about author announcements, partner events, and festival news.
BUY TICKETS EARLY FOR PARTNER EVENTS ON SALE NOW
Literary Arts is proud to partner with a number of cultural organizations for this year’s festival. Select events are on sale now (see below). Sign up for ticket sales updates to be among the first to hear about author announcements, partner events and festival news.
Please note that purchasing a ticket to a partner event does not grant entry into the main festival day on Saturday, November 7. Following a sold-out Portland Book Festival in 2025, we encourage attendees to purchase tickets early.
SELECT EVENTS ON SALE NOW:
NOVEMBER 4: Literary Arts & The Oregon Symphony Present: Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall [TICKETS HERE]
NOVEMBER 6: Literary Arts & Mississippi Studios Present: Jimmie Herrod, Black Belt Eagle Scout & Nick Jaina Accompanied by 45th Parallel String Quartet: Sight Reading – Musical Dialects at the First Congregational United Church of Christ [TICKETS HERE]
NOVEMBER 7: Literary Arts & Mississippi Studios Present: Anna Tivel, Willy Vlautin & Wonderly Accompanied by 45th Parallel String Quartet: Sight Reading – Musical Dialects at the First Congregational United Church of Christ [TICKETS HERE]
NOVEMBER 7: Literary Arts & The Oregon Symphony Present: Dessa joins the Oregon Symphony for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall [TICKETS HERE]
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Literary Arts is deeply grateful to our 2026 title sponsor, Bart Eberwein and the Eberwein Family, whose generous support helps make this year’s Portland Book Festival possible and welcoming to all.
Authors
Book submissions for the 2026 Portland Book Festival are open now through June 15, 2026.
PBF 2025 Audiobook
We partnered with Libro.FM to bring you an exclusive audiobook showcasing some of the most popular 2025 Portland Book Festival author sessions.
FRAUD WARNING: We have been alerted that some authors are receiving emails that seem to be from Portland Book Festival, offering the opportunity to participate in the festival or a virtual festival for a fee. This is a scam and is in no way affiliated with Portland Book Festival or with Literary Arts.
Invitations to PBF will only be extended from an official literary-arts.org email address; any email that does not end in @literary-arts.org is not legitimate. The festival would never charge authors to be featured in PBF or in any of our events. Furthermore, there is no virtual festival as part of PBF.
It appears that scammers are targeting publicly available email addresses. Please be assured that no Literary Arts data has been compromised or leaked. If you would like to check the legitimacy of an invitation you have received, or if you have been contacted by someone impersonating Literary Arts staff or claiming to represent Portland Book Festival, please kindly alert us at festival@literary-arts.org.
