The Indonesia International Book Fair (IIBF) 2026 will be held from September 30 to October 4, 2026, at the Assembly Hall & Lower Level, Jakarta International Convention Center (JCC). Organised by the Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI), this major literary event runs daily from 09:00 to 21:00 WIB and offers free admission to the public. Under this year's theme, "Read Today, Lead Tomorrow," the fair is designed to engage a diverse crowd of readers, authors, and industry experts.
The 2026 edition expands its scope to connect the traditional book business with broader creative industries. Visitors can explore several distinct areas and programs:
Zona Kalap: A dedicated discount shopping hub for book hunters to clear out their reading wishlists.
Children's Book Fest: A curated area presenting engaging titles, storytelling, and interactive sessions specifically for young readers.
Indonesia Rights Fair (IRF) & Lit Connect: A professional B2B platform focusing on book copyright trades, intellectual property matching, and networking for publishers and authors.
Story Market & Illustration Exhibitions: Showcases celebrating creative visual talents and evaluating stories ready to be adapted into other media platforms.
Ikapi Awards & Cosplay Events: Ceremonies honouring impactful literary contributors alongside pop-culture community celebrations.
Date
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Time
09.00 – 21.00
Venue
Jakarta Convention Center
Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat
Free Entry
Jakarta Convention Center
Jl. Gatot Subroto, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia, Kecamatan Tanah Abang
