28th São Paulo International Book Biennial

⭐️ The São Paulo International Book Biennial, Latin America's largest cultural event, is taking things to the next level! The 28th edition, taking place from September 4 to 13, promises to be an unforgettable experience, bringing together people of all ages to explore a vast world of books, join fascinating discussions, and meet their favorite authors.

Get ready for a festival of emotions! The best experiences are back, and you’ll be counting down the days! 

Highlights
🎤 Cultural Arena: The Cultural Arena brings together the most anticipated authors, cultural icons, influencers, artists, and experts for inspiring and moving sessions exploring literature, behavior, society, and current trends.
💡 Hall of Ideas: The Hall of Ideas sparks conversations on today's most relevant topics, connecting literature, culture, education, innovation, diversity, sustainability, and social change.
🎓 Education Space: Tailored for educators, managers, researchers, and professionals, the Education Space is a hub for inspiration, training, and sharing practices that strengthen the role of reading in building knowledge.
📈 Market Talk: This space hosts strategic debates on the present and future of the publishing industry, covering topics like innovation, technology, AI, marketing, sales, distribution, globalization, and new business models.
🏆 Jabuti Award Space: Bringing the public closer to the authors, works, and professionals recognized by Brazil's most traditional literary award, this space offers meetups, debates, and experiences showcasing the richness of the national publishing scene.
🎶 Cordel and Repente: Bringing together cordel poets, repentistas (improvisational singers), researchers, and artists, this space features performances, debates, and immersive experiences highlighting the richness of oral tradition and folk literature.
🎨 Artists' Alley: Artists' Alley offers a direct connection between the audience and creators, featuring book launches, exhibitions, and experiences that bring visitors closer to the talents who bring stories to life through art.
🧘 Health and Well-Being Space: Through inspiring talks, chats, and experiences, this space invites the public to reflect on healthy habits, emotional balance, longevity, and well-being, highlighting books as powerful tools for personal transformation.
🎙️ Podcast Space: This space brings together content creators, writers, experts, broadcasters, and personalities for live recordings, interviews, and conversations that connect audiences with the world of books and culture.
🧸 Kids' Space: With playful activities, storytelling, creative workshops, author meet-and-greets, and interactive experiences, this space invites children and families to dive into the world of books in a fun and unforgettable way.

General Info 
📅 Date: September 4 to 13, 2026
🕛 Time:
- Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Weekends: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Last Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*Last entry is 1 hour before closing time
📍 Location: Distrito Anhembi
❓ Check out the FAQs for this experience here
👉 View all the details about half-price tickets here
🚌 The event offers a free shuttle service running from the Portuguesa-Tietê metro station to the venue and back. The shuttle service starts 1 hour before the event opens and runs until 1 hour after it closes.

Ticket Types
Monday to Thursday (Daytime admission – entry between 9:00 a.m. and 4:59 p.m.)

• Standard Ticket: R$ 40.00 (includes R$ 15.00 cashback)
• Half-Price Ticket: R$ 20.00 (includes R$ 7.50 cashback)

Monday to Thursday (Evening admission – entry between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.)

• Standard Ticket: R$ 30.00 (includes R$ 30.00 cashback)
• Half-Price Ticket: R$ 15.00 (includes R$ 15.00 cashback)

Friday (Admission between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.)

• Standard Ticket: R$ 42.00 (includes R$ 15.00 cashback)
• Half-Price Ticket: R$ 21.00 (includes R$ 7.50 cashback)

Saturday and Sunday (Admission between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.)

• Standard Ticket: R$ 42.00 (includes R$ 15.00 cashback)
• Half-Price Ticket: R$ 21.00 (includes R$ 7.50 cashback)

Last Sunday, September 13 (Admission between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.)

• Standard Ticket: R$ 42.00 (includes R$ 15.00 cashback)
• Half-Price Ticket: R$ 21.00 (includes R$ 7.50 cashback)

Each ticket is valid only for the selected date and time slot, allowing a single entry to the event. It cannot be used on other days of the São Paulo International Book Biennial. 
💰 Payment methods: Credit Card (up to 12 installments with interest), Google Pay, and Pix

Description
The São Paulo International Book Biennial is back at Distrito Anhembi! In its 28th edition, Latin America's largest cultural event brings together book lovers of all ages, major national and international authors, exclusive releases, and unmissable debates across interactive spaces. Boasting top-tier infrastructure, this festival is tailor-made for those who live and breathe culture. Pick your day and get your tickets now!