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Portland Book Festival 2024
$18 + fees (Youth 17 & under free)
Portland Book Festival, presented by Wells Fargo, returns Saturday, November 2 to ten stages at six partner venues in downtown Portland’s south Park Blocks.
General Admission Festival passes* are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. Youth 17 & under, those with a valid high school ID, veterans, and active military receive free general admission. $5 Arts for All passes are available for those receiving SNAP benefits.
Click here to get your passes.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall special events featuring Ani DiFranco and Richard Powers can each be added for $5 (reserved seating) or $20–$30 (includes book) each. An Umbrella Pass ($70) includes the main Festival general admission and tickets with books to both Schnitzer events. All General Admission passes include admission to the Portland Art Museum; full-priced passes include a $5 voucher that can be used at the book fair or any festival on-site bookstores.
Learn more about Portland Book Festival at pdxbookfest.org.
Support Portland Book Festival by attending Readers Night!
Join us on the evening of Friday, November 1, for an exclusive peek of the exhibitor fair. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres and treat your shelf with early access to the many book sellers and vendors! Readers Night is an opportunity to show your love for Literary Arts, donate to Portland Book Festival, meet other dedicated book lovers, and extend your Festival weekend! All ages welcome.