Sfax International Book Fair

معرض صفاقس الدولي للكتاب

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Arts & CultureSfax
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Foire Internationale de Sfax itself is a
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Sfax International Book Fair in Sfax

Research points to two related but distinct events in Sfax rather than one standalone Sfax International Book Fair: the long-running general Foire Internationale de Sfax, a trade and commercial fair dating to 1957, and a specific Children's Book Fair component held within it, which reached its 29th edition in February 2023.

Sfax has long operated as Tunisia's second city in economic terms, a coastal trading and industrial hub whose commercial identity is anchored by the Foire Internationale de Sfax, a fair with roots going back to 1957 that reached its 60th edition in June 2026.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Foire Internationale de Sfax itself is a major regional event with a 60th edition held June 9-23, 2026, but its core identity is a broad trade and commercial exhibition rather than a literary event

02

The mystery stays covered

Within that larger fair, a dedicated Children's Book Fair segment has run for close to three decades, reaching 60 exhibitors from nine countries including Algeria, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, and Yemen in a recent recorded edition, with themes centered on children's literacy and sustainable development

03

The city starts moving

It is not clear from available sources whether Sfax also hosts a separate, general-audience international book fair comparable in scope to Tunis's Foire Internationale du Livre

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Foire Internationale de Sfax reflects Sfax's long identity as Tunisia's second economic hub and a historic trading port

Water and renewal

Living ritual

while its children's book fair component continues Tunisia's broader pattern of pairing regional trade fairs with literacy and education programming for younger audiences

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

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Getting around

For Sfax International Book Fair, plan transport around the exact Sfax venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable, casual clothing suited to walking large exhibition halls; layers help for Sfax's coastal climate, which can be cooler and windier than inland Tunisia depending on season.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Sfax International Book Fair, stay near the part of Sfax you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · TND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.74 N, 10.76 EOpen in Google Maps

Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Nearest airportSFA — Sfax Thyna
TransportFor Sfax International Book Fair, plan transport around the exact Sfax venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sfax International Book Fair, stay near the part of Sfax you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sfax International Book Fair?

Sfax International Book Fair is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sfax International Book Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Sfax, Tunisia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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