Tehran book fair dates approved for 2026 edition
The 37th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) will run from May 13 to 23, its president Mohsen Javadi announced on Sunday after the event’s second policy council meeting approved the dates, according to the Cultural Affairs Deputy of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
The decision was finalized at a session held on February 22, 2026, in Tehran. Javadi, who also serves as deputy culture minister, said organizers aim to secure a strong turnout of foreign private publishers despite logistical constraints, IRNA reported.
Preparations for the Tehran Publishing Fellowship are under way and will expand on last year’s edition, he added.
Ebrahim Heidari, the fair’s deputy head and chief executive of the Iran Book and Literature House, said correspondence had begun with the Islamic Culture and relations Organization (ICRO) to facilitate invitations for overseas guests. Consultations have also taken place with the Foreign Ministry to broaden international participation.
Heidari said arrangements were in progress to procure foreign titles required by Iranian universities, while negotiations had advanced to appoint a sponsoring bank and commercial partners. A public call has been issued to select the fair’s official slogan, with organizers seeking to finalize it shortly.
Several candidates for guest of honor were proposed at the meeting, with a decision deferred to the next session. Plans for the virtual section and new program formats were also reviewed.
The Tehran International Book Fair is the country’s largest publishing event, drawing hundreds of domestic and international publishers each year and serving as a key marketplace for rights deals and academic sourcing.