45TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY BOOK FESTIVAL
2026 Festival Program & Schedule
November 7, 2026 | Lexington, Kentucky
Plan Your Festival Experience
Get ready for the 45th Annual Kentucky Book Festival! Explore the festival schedule, locate your favorite authors, and plan your day with our festival map and author seating chart.
Festival Stage Schedules
There’s something for every reader at the Kentucky Book Festival! Browse our stage schedules to discover author conversations, readings, presentations, and activities happening throughout the day.
Festival Map & Author Seating
Looking for a particular author or stage? Use our festival map and author seating chart to find your way around and make the most of your visit.
Sneak Peek: 2026 Festival Program
Take a sneak peek at this year’s Kentucky Book Festival program! Browse the program before festival day and start planning your experience.
View the 2026 Festival Program