All Dates
- Sat, Oct 17
- Sat, Oct 17
Location
About
The Salt Lake Book Festival is a literary gathering taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Gateway in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event is open to all — from devoted readers to those discovering a love of books.
Event highlights include:
- Author conversations
- Panel discussions
- Book signings
- A curated marketplace featuring independent booksellers and local makers
There are multiple stages, including:
- ~400-seat main stage
- ~200-seat stage at Kiln co-working space
- A family-focused stage with activities for young readers
Admission to the market and general festival festivities is free and accessible to the public. Select programming, including some stage events and The Prologue (held the evening before at the downtown library), are ticketed. Early access tickets are available; details can be found by subscribing to the festival updates.
The festival is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive for all ages. Organizers anticipate around 4,500 attendees for the inaugural year.