IKBF – International Kolkata Book Fair 2027
Trade Shows
International Focal Theme Country Pavilion
Commercial & Academic Publishing Halls
Kolkata Literature Festival (KLF) & Cultural Stage
Digital Publishing, Audiobooks & EdTech
ASIA’S LARGEST LITERARY FESTIVAL, WORLD’S MOST ATTENDED BOOK FAIR & PREMIER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING MEGA-EVENT ARRIVES IN KOLKATA!
Organized by the Publishers & Booksellers Guild, the landmark 50th Golden Jubilee edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF 2027) brings together over 1,000+ national and international publishing houses, global authors, translators, independent presses, and millions of bibliophiles across India and international literary capitals!
Hosted across the permanent fair grounds at Boimela Prangan (Central Park Mela Ground) in Karunamoyee, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal, India—the cultural, literary, and intellectual heartland of India—this historic 13-day international literary gathering serves as the world’s most heavily attended book fair. The event connects major global publishing brands, academic presses, literary agents, digital publishing platforms, rare book collectors, and regional literature societies directly with readers, students, scholars, institutional buyers, and international delegation representatives across Kolkata, West Bengal, Eastern India, and Global Cultural Hubs!
📅 Dates: Friday, January 22 – Wednesday, February 03, 2027
⏰ Hours:
• Daily (Jan 22 – Feb 03): 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM
📍 Venue: Boimela Prangan, Central Park Mela Ground, Karunamoyee, Sector II, Bidhannagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata, West Bengal 700091, India
🎯 Target Audience: Authors, Book Lovers, Publishers, Literary Agents, Translators, Academic Librarians, School & University Students, Cultural Enthusiasts, and Sourcing Delegates across Kolkata, West Bengal, Pan-India, and International Literary Networks.
✨ Key Event Pavilions & Core Literary Domains:
📖 International Focal Theme Country Pavilion: Exclusive international pavilion showcasing global literature, author dialogues, and cultural exchanges from partner nations.
📚 Commercial & Academic Publishing Halls: Comprehensive stalls featuring English, Bengali, Hindi, and regional language fiction, non-fiction, academic textbooks, and rare antiquarian volumes.
🎨 Kolkata Literature Festival (KLF) & Cultural Stage: High-impact literary debates, panel discussions, book launches, poetry recitations, and live musical performances.
💻 Digital Publishing, Audiobooks & EdTech: E-book platforms, audiobook creators, self-publishing services, and interactive learning tools.
🤝 Author Signings, B2B Publishing Forums & Cultural Conclaves: Interact face-to-face with award-winning global authors, participate in B2B publishing rights and translation networking sessions, explore thousands of new book releases under one roof, and experience the unparalleled festive spirit of Kolkata’s iconic “Boi Mela”!
Celebrate 50 grand years of literary tradition, explore millions of books live, and engage with global authors at Boimela Prangan, Salt Lake, Kolkata!
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