Festival of Books 2023 • L.A. Times

Literature and pop culture, plus readings, performances and more!

Check out our exciting lineup of authors, poets, artists, celebrities, and musicians!

Tickets

General Tickets

Panel reservations are now open!

Friend of the Festival Packages

Get early access to panel reservations and other perks!

Saturday Ideas Exchange

Laura Dern & Diane Ladd in conversation with Mary McNamara on Saturday, April 22, at 2:30 PM.

Saturday Ideas Exchange

Matthew Perry in conversation with Matt Brennan on Saturday 22, at 4:30 PM.

L.A. Times Book Prizes

Join us for the 43rd Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prize Ceremony on Friday, April 21, at 7:00 PM.

General Tickets

Reservations will open on Sunday, April 16 at 6:00 AM PT. For early access to panel reservations, register as a Friend of the Festival.

Friend of the Festival Packages

Get early access to panel reservations and other perks!

Saturday Ideas Exchange

Laura Dern & Diane Ladd in conversation with Mary McNamara on Saturday, April 22 at 2:30 PM

Sunday Ideas Exchange

Quentin Tarantino in conversation on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 PM

L.A. Times Book Prizes

Join us for the 43rd Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prize Ceremony on Friday, April 21 at 7:00 PM.

General Tickets

Reservations will open on Sunday, April 16 at 6:00 AM PT. For early access to panel reservations, register as a Friend of the Festival.

Friend of the Festival Packages

Get early access to panel reservations and other perks!

Saturday Ideas Exchange

Laura Dern & Diane Ladd in conversation with Mary McNamara on Saturday, April 22 at 2:30 PM

Sunday Ideas Exchange

Quentin Tarantino in conversation on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00 PM

L.A. Times Book Prizes

Join us for the 43rd Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prize Ceremony on Friday, April 21 at 7:00 PM.

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exhibitor

Exhibit your work at our festival! Booth sales now open for artists and creators of all kinds.

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participant

2023 participant applications are now closed.

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volunteer

Contribute as a volunteer at the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Applications now open.

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The 2023 Festival of Books artwork has been created by Patrick Hruby, Art Director at Los Angeles Times.

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