Overview
- The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair will run from January 22 to February 3, 2026 at the Boimela Prangan in Salt Lake, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to inaugurate it.
- Organisers report that the 2025 edition drew about 27 lakh visitors with book sales of ₹23 crore, underscoring the fair’s scale.
- Participation is expected from countries including Great Britain, the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Spain, Peru, Colombia, Japan and Thailand, alongside many Indian states.
- The Kolkata Literature Festival, held at the same venue, is scheduled for January 24 and 25.
- In the lead-up to the fair’s 50th golden jubilee in 2027, photographers are invited to submit archival images from 1976–1996 for awards and a 2026 exhibition.