Cairo International Book Fair

The 58th Cairo International Book Fair is set for 20 January to 2 February 2027 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), in New Cairo. The organizer’s website (opens in a new tab) names the State of Qatar as Guest of Honor. Egypt’s State Information Service confirmed the dates and venue in its September 2026 notice (opens in a new tab). Keep the fair site handy for visitor updates and the daily programme.

The images are AI-generated editorial scenes of a book fair and reading spaces. They are not photographs of the 2027 event.

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What makes the Cairo fair worth planning for?

Cairo Governorate dates the fair’s start to 1969 and says it moved to the EIEC in 2019. Its fair profile (opens in a new tab) describes exhibitions and public activities centred on books and reading. The 2027 edition is the 58th session. The organizer has named Qatar as Guest of Honor; watch its site for the exhibitors, titles and cultural events connected with that role as the programme develops.

The previous edition gives a sense of the event’s recent scale. Egypt’s State Information Service counted 6,200,849 visitors at the 57th fair in 2026, the highest attendance in its history. That is a record for the 2026 edition; no comparable visitor figure has been announced for 2027. Check the organizer’s daily updates if you want to choose a quieter time, since the schedule and crowd levels can vary across the two weeks.

Dates, tickets and programme updates

The fair runs for two weeks, from Wednesday 20 January through Tuesday 2 February 2027. Use the official website (opens in a new tab) to check visitor entry, ticket sales, opening hours, exhibitor information and daily events. Recheck those details close to your visit because organizers can update them as the fair approaches.

Cairo Governorate said on 29 September 2026 that it was aiming to launch a fair app on 1 December. The planned features include searching for books and publishers, an interactive map and e-ticketing. Check the city’s update (opens in a new tab) in December to see whether the app has launched and which features are active. Save the venue details or your ticket confirmation separately in case you cannot get a reliable mobile connection indoors.

If you are travelling from outside Cairo, give yourself time to settle in before choosing a particular fair day. The two-week schedule leaves room to match the programme with your transport and accommodation plans. A new announcement about Qatar’s guest-of-honor programme or the daily listings could affect which date works best for you.

How to reach the Egypt International Exhibition Center

The EIEC is in New Cairo, on El-Moshir Tantawy Axis. Its directions page (opens in a new tab) lists bus routes 2, 354, 573, 1018, 1062 and 1111 along the axis. It does not identify which stop will serve the fair entrance in January 2027. Confirm the route and stop with the bus operator before you leave, and check again close to your visit in case access arrangements have changed.

For a taxi or ride-hailing trip, use the full name of the exhibition center and compare the drop-off point with the fair map. Check the route at the time you expect to travel; traffic can add time even when the hotel looks nearby on a map. Allow a margin for arrival and entry checks if you have a meeting, a book launch or a scheduled event to reach. Once you are on the grounds, follow event signs and staff directions.

Where to stay and how to plan your visit

Choose accommodation after you have checked the official venue pin and your likely route to EIEC. A hotel in New Cairo may simplify some journeys, while another part of Cairo may work better if you plan a longer stay. Compare the actual trip rather than map distance alone, and read cancellation terms if you book before the visitor schedule is final. You can compare Cairo accommodation (opens in a new tab) while keeping the exhibition center in view.

A little preparation helps at a large fair. Save the hall or exhibitor information you want to find, note the entrance you plan to use and agree on a meeting point if you are visiting with friends or children. Carry water and leave time for breaks between halls. If the app launches as planned, check its map and ticket tools before relying on them during your visit.

When and where is the 2027 Cairo International Book Fair?

It is scheduled for 20 January to 2 February 2027 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo. The organizer has named Qatar as Guest of Honor.

Is the visitor programme available?

Check the official fair website (opens in a new tab) for current ticket information, opening hours, exhibitors and daily events. Use its latest schedule when choosing a date.

Which buses are listed for the venue?

The EIEC directions page lists routes 2, 354, 573, 1018, 1062 and 1111 along El-Moshir Tantawy Axis. Confirm the stop and service with the operator before setting out.