Miami Book Fair Returns November 15–22 for Its 43rd Edition — Media Accreditation Now Open
The 43rd Miami Book Fair takes over downtown Miami for eight days of author conversations, evening series events, and family programming. Highlights include Tony Shalhoub, Colson Whitehead, Elena Armas, Jeff Garlin, Zibby Owens, and Brad Meltzer — with more to come.
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The 43rd Miami Book Fair returns to downtown Miami from November 15–22, 2026 for eight days of author conversations, special events, and family programming. Media and content creator accreditation is now open for the annual literary celebration, one of the most prestigious book fairs in the United States.
Evenings With — the Fair's signature evening series — returns with a lineup that already includes Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe winner Tony Shalhoub alongside his daughter, writer and producer Josie Adams ; two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead ; New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Elena Armas ; actor, comedian, and photographer Jeff Garlin ; bestselling author, publisher, and podcaster Zibby Owens ; and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer . More names are still to come.
The Fourth Annual Next Page Dinner takes place on Friday, November 20 at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami , honoring Judy Blume and the Nusbaum family. Guests will dine alongside acclaimed Miami Book Fair authors while supporting the Fair and its year-round programming.
For deeper access throughout the eight-day Fair, Friends of the Fair membership includes early access and discounts on event tickets, VIP access during Fair week, and other special perks — while directly supporting the Fair's year-round programming.
Follow @MiamiBookFair for updates as the full lineup grows. For tickets, accreditation, and more information, visit miamibookfair.com .
For more upcoming events across South Florida, visit the Premier Guide Miami Events Calendar .
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The 43rd Miami Book Fair takes over downtown Miami for eight days of author conversations, evening series events, and family programming. Highlights include Tony Shalhoub, Colson Whitehead, Elena Armas, Jeff Garlin, Zibby Owens, and Brad Meltzer — with more to come.
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