The Boston Book Festival returns to Copley Square!

Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire, the Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city.

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Copley Square

Free

Details coming soon

In-Person Events

Kids

Sessions for Writers

BBF 2021 Access

Virtual Marketplace

BBF News

Getting to BBF

Parking

Venue Map

MBTA

Applications Now Open for Exhibitors

We’re returning to Copley Square on Saturday, October 29, 2022 — which means that the lively street fest returns with us. Will you be there? Applications are now open for 2022 exhibitors.

Become an Exhibitor

Greater Roxbury Book Fair and Writers Fest

The Boston Book Festival is partnering with Savor the Square and the Boston Public Library to bring you the Greater Roxbury Book Fair and Writers Fest, in and around Nubian Square on August 19 and 20, 2022.

Greater Roxbury Book Fair and Writers Fest

Volunteer with Us!

The BBF is returning in person to Copley Square on Saturday, October 29, and we need YOU to help us make it the best Festival yet. From assisting attendees in finding their way around, to supporting author sessions, we have a spot for you. Be there when we return to the Square!

Volunteer with the BBF

BBF 2021 Virtual Sessions

Catch up on our 2021 virtual sessions before the return to Copley Square this October. Over two dozens sessions for kids, fiction and non-fiction fans, middle grade and YA readers, and more are available on our Crowdcast channel.

BBF Crowdcast Channel

Presenting Partner