Sharjah, UAE – The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026) returns to Expo Centre Sharjah from 4 to 15 November 2026 under the theme “Made of Stories”. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the milestone edition brings together publishers, authors and readers from around the world for 12 days of books, talks and performances.
SIBF 2026 at a glance
- 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries, including 1,151 Arab and 1,122 international publishers
- 1,500 cultural and artistic events
- 106 guest writers, artists and thinkers from 25 countries
- Oman as Guest of Honour, with 50 participants including 41 writers and poets
Notable guests
This year’s line-up includes Nigerian-American author Nnedi Okorafor, British crime writer Clare Mackintosh, Canadian author John Vaillant, Chinese novelist Liu Zhenyun, Kuwaiti novelist Saud Alsanousi and Syrian-Canadian author Zoulfa Katouh. Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is also among the guests.
Programmes around the fair
- 16th Sharjah Publishers Conference: 1–3 November
- Sharjah International Library Conference: 7–9 November
- Fifth Thriller Festival: 7–10 November
- Theatre performances including When Memories Sing (7 Nov) and Waterland (14–15 Nov)
Entry to the fair is free, making it one of the region’s most accessible cultural events for families and students.
Source: Sharjah24.
