Late November turns the Parc des Expositions de Colmar into a weekend-long celebration of reading. The festival pairs author sessions and signings with family-friendly storytelling and display areas that animate the halls.
Dates and venue for Salon du Livre de Colmar 2026
The event runs 21 to 22 November at the Parc des Expositions de Colmar. Admission is free and the program mixes public activities with stands dedicated to publishers and booksellers.
Program highlights in Colmar
Municipal libraries set up stages and a storytelling cabin for children while exhibitions and youth performances run alongside author presentations and book signings. Workshops and displays complement the public schedule and create multiple visit triggers across the weekend.
Exhibitor profile and audience
More than 200 stands bring together publishers, bookshops, illustrators, associations and museums. The layout groups independent presses and local booksellers, making it easier to find specialized titles and new releases. The audience includes families attending children’s sessions and readers attending author events.
Key figures for 2026
- 37th edition of the Festival du livre de Colmar
- More than 200 stands
- Free entry over two days
These figures indicate the scale and variety present at the Parc des Expositions de Colmar.
B2B prospecting advice for the festival
- Set clear goals before you arrive and segment targets by type: publishers, booksellers and cultural programmers.
- Bring materials suited to book professionals such as an up-to-date catalogue, title sheets in digital or print and product samples if relevant.
- Book short meetings. Locate priority stands on the floor plan and request slots outside peak signing times.
- Use children’s activity zones strategically if your list includes juvenile literature since those spaces attract library and school programmers.
Keep initial outreach brief and focus on specific collaboration proposals such as distribution terms, programming bundles and supply conditions.
Closing note
If your work involves publishers, bookshops or cultural programming, prepare a tight visit schedule for the Parc des Expositions de Colmar and target a shortlist of stands for effective meetings. Full program details and the exhibitor list are available at http://festivaldulivre.colmar.fr where you can align your agenda with author sessions and signings.
