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Promote reading, literacy, and lifelong learning among Filipino readers, students, teachers, and families.
The Philippines’ longest-running and largest book fair.
MIBF returns in 2026 with a bigger, brighter celebration of books, publishing, learning, and reading culture at SMX Convention Center Manila.
40+
Years celebrating books and learning
120K+
Annual visitors and book communities
50+
Special events, talks, and activities
Reading in a New Light.
The 2026 fair returns to SMX Convention Center Manila from September 9 to 13, 2026.
The Manila International Book Fair is returning to SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City from September 9 to 13, 2026, ready to welcome another record-breaking crowd.
In the last four decades, the fair has redefined the reading experience for Filipinos, showcasing the largest and most comprehensive collection of reading materials under one roof.
With over 100 exhibitors spread across two floors of exhibition space, the fair is attended by over 120,000 visitors annually who come not just to shop, but also to line up for book signings, attend book launches, and take part in other book-related activities.
This year’s theme, “GET LIT: Reading in a New Light”, celebrates the ever-dynamic ways books impact daily life, from new formats and discoveries to new titles and changing perspectives.
Objectives
MIBF continues to support reading, learning, publishing, creativity, and meaningful connections across the Philippine book community.
Support Publishing
Support the Philippine publishing and book industry by connecting publishers, booksellers, institutions, and readers.
Build Connections
Create a meaningful venue for readers, educators, publishers, authors, creators, and institutions to connect.
Create Platforms
Provide a platform for book launches, learning programs, talks, workshops, and industry discussions.
Encourage Exchange
Encourage cultural, educational, and creative exchange through books, stories, ideas, and shared experiences.
Join the 2026 Fair
Be part of the country’s biggest celebration of books, publishing, education, and reading culture.
MIBF Gallery
A glimpse of the vibrant community, exhibitions, activities, and experiences at the fair.
Discover books and learning resources across 60+ categories.
Browse key exhibit groups through tabs instead of scrolling through a long category list.
Books & Literature
Explore stories, classics, poetry, comics, graphic novels, fiction, references, and literary works for readers of all ages.
Education & Learning
Find academic materials, study tools, workbooks, reviewers, references, values education, and school resources.
Business & Professional
Browse books for entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, business owners, managers, marketers, and industry practitioners.
Science & Technology
Discover resources in innovation, engineering, mathematics, science, technology, computer games, and technical fields.
Arts, Lifestyle & Creativity
Celebrate creativity through arts, design, photography, fashion, music, lifestyle, cooking, and home-related publications.
Culture, Society & History
Explore publications about history, society, culture, religion, philosophy, spirituality, travel, maps, and world history.
Who attends the fair?
The fair brings together readers, educators, publishing professionals, institutions, booksellers, students, and creative professionals in one major book fair experience.
Education Community
Students, teachers, trainers, consultants, and educational institutions looking for resources, learning tools, and programs.
Publishing & Creative
Authors, editors, publishers, rights professionals, production teams, and creative professionals from the book industry.
Book Trade
Bookstore chains, independent booksellers, online sellers, wholesalers, distributors, and trade professionals.
Libraries & Institutions
Libraries, universities, colleges, institutions, and organizations looking for publishing and education resources.
Visitor head count 2019–2025
The fair continues to welcome thousands of readers, educators, publishers, exhibitors, and book lovers every year.
The event was conducted online from 2020–2021 due to COVID-19.
Annual Visitors
Physical event attendance record.
Organizer: Primetrade Asia, Inc.
Primetrade Asia, Inc. organizes the fair and continues to bring together organizations, exhibitors, partners, and visitors in support of books, publishing, education, and culture.
Partners and Organizations
MIBF works with cooperating organizations, supporting organizations, and official media partners that help strengthen the Philippine book and publishing community.
Cooperating Organizations
Supporting Organizations
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National Book Development Board (NBDB)
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My Teacher, My Hero
Official Media Partners
View the MIBF 2026 exhibitors
Browse the latest available list of participating publishers, booksellers, institutions, and organizations.
Be part of MIBF 2026!!!
Join readers, educators, publishers, authors, and book lovers at the country’s largest book fair.