The London Book Fair is just round the corner, coming back to Olympia London between 10-12 March. To help with your final preparations, we’ve rounded up all the information you will need to make the most of your three days at LBF 2026.
What’s On
- Confirmed speakers include creator of the sensational Heartstopper series Alice Oseman; Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo; Sunday Times best-selling novelist Mike Gayle; celebrated author of the Skandar series A.F. Steadman and award-winning actor and narrator Ray Porter, the first ever Narrator of the Fair.
- Additional highlights include:
- Joanna Prior (Pan Macmillan), Bob Carrigan (Audible), Tom Weldon (Penguin), Lord Paul Boateng (Book Aid International) and Dame Gail Rebuck speaking at the Fair.
- Key industry experts from Netflix, Tribeca, YMU Group, Black British Book Festival, Women’s Prize, NielsenIQ BookData, to name a few.
- Conversations around audiobooks, generative AI, manga, ghostwriters, reading for pleasure, academic publishing, translated literature & more.
- Celebrations to mark the National Year of Reading.
- More details can be found in the Seminar Programme here.
Media Badge
- A reminder that you will receive your Media Badge ahead of the Fair via email. To avoid any delays at the entrance, please print off your badge in advance and bring it with you.
Accessibility
- For any accessibility requirements, please refer to Olympia London’s website. This year’s floorplan can be viewed here.
Plan Your Visit
- For details about travelling to Olympia London, please see here.
TV/Film/Video/Radio Consent Form
- It is a requirement of Olympia London that all media using recording/filming equipment at their venue submit a consent form – please use the form here.
Once completed, please return to Leeann.Cowper@olympia.london with the subject line: “LBF 2026 – TV/Film/Video/Radio Consent Form”ASAP/prior to the Book Fair.
To apply for a press pass, please click here.