Yerevan book festival

Yerevan book festival

  • 04 Sep - 06 Sep
  • National Gallery of Armenia
  • Free
  • Organizer: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport

What Awaits Guests

  1. Large Book Exhibition-Fair: More than 50 publishing houses will present their best publications with mandatory discounts. This is a unique opportunity to purchase favorite books on favorable terms.
  2. Meetings and Discussions: This year's main theme is language as the memory of human civilization. The program includes reflections on multilingual literature, translations, the preservation of endangered languages, and the mother tongue, as well as exclusive meetings with local and international writers.
  3. Cultural and Entertainment Program: The days will be packed with book presentations, master classes, theatrical performances, stand-up comedy, and musical performances.
  4. Competitions and Fellowship: The festival will summarize the results of literary competitions (including the Saroyan Short Story Competition and the Western Armenian Poetry International Competition), while the international fellowship program will foster new literary connections and the export of Armenian literature.

Why It's Worth Attending

Held since 2017, the festival has become an integral part of cultural life, annually bringing together around 40,000 visitors and 250 writers and specialists from 15 countries. This is a wonderful platform to share a love for reading, discover new names, and explore the achievements of Armenian book publishing.

Admission to all events is free. Join us for this three-day literary celebration and discover the cultural bridges built by languages.