The Palace of Congresses will host the event on its new dates, following the postponement of the original 11–15 November schedule.
The 29th Tirana Book Fair, “Tirana 2026”, will take place on 24–28 December 2026 at the Palace of Congresses. The new dates have been confirmed by Petrit Ymeri, chairman of the Albanian Publishers Association, following the decision to postpone the event.
The fair was originally scheduled for 11–15 November. The change moves the annual meeting of publishers, authors and readers to the year-end holiday period.
Why was the schedule changed?
Organisers have linked the postponement to the situation surrounding protests in Tirana and concerns that it could limit public attendance.
In their assessment, holding the event on its original dates would not ensure sufficient visitor participation, particularly among young people and children, who form an important part of the fair’s audience.
What should visitors know?
The new schedule spans five days, from Thursday, 24 December, to Monday, 28 December. The venue remains the Palace of Congresses in Tirana.
The announcement of the new dates does not yet include a detailed programme of book launches, author meetings or daily visiting hours. These details will complete the practical schedule for the year-end edition.
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