Pisa Book Festival opens today with independent publishers and translation events

The October 2–4 programme begins with a publisher seminar, book events and the Pisa Book Translation Awards.

The 24th Pisa Book Festival begins October 2 and runs through Sunday, October 4, with a programme focused on independent publishing. The official schedule places the opening ceremony at the Arsenali Repubblicani at 11 a.m. local time. Events are spread across several Pisa venues, so visitors should check each listing

before travelling between them. Friday's programme includes a seminar on finding new voices for publication with editors from Voland, Le Plurali and Bottega Errante at 11 a.m. in the Museo delle Navi Antiche's Sala Blu. Later in the day, the Pisa Book Translation Awards ceremony is listed for 6 p.m. at Palazzo della

Sapienza. The festival also includes readings, children's activities and book presentations. The official Italian-language programme has the full times, venues and any changes. Headline image: official Pisa Book Festival 2026 artwork.

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