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 festival welcomes devoted readers, those new to books, kids, tweens, families, and first-timers—everyone is invited.
Attendees can expect high-energy author conversations, panel discussions, book signings, and a curated marketplace featuring independent booksellers and local makers. Stages will offer programming for all ages, including:
- Main stage (~400 seats)
- Secondary stage at Kiln co-working space (~200 seats)
- Family-focused stage for young readers
The festival is free and accessible to the public for the market and general festivities. Some select stage events and areas—such as The Prologue, scheduled for Friday, October 16 at the downtown library—are ticketed. Early ticket access is available to newsletter subscribers, and full ticketing details are being announced on a rolling basis.
Anticipated attendance is around 4,500 people. The event is built for community connection and aims to make reading accessible and exciting for all ages.