Countries
Book country
23
Apr
Date
23 Apr (Thursday)
Time
Thu 23 – Sun 26 Apr
Venue
Expo Center of Ukraine, Національний Експоцентр України, М01
Kyiv, Ukraine
📝 Useful Information
The primary "Book Country" (Knyzhkova Kraina) event in Kyiv is a large-scale literary festival held at the VDNG (Expocenter of Ukraine).
The next edition of the Book Country Festival is scheduled for April 23–26, 2026 at VDNG (1 Akademika Glushkova Avenue, Kyiv).
If you are looking for other book-related events or festivals in the city:
Upcoming Event Details
Other Notable Literary Events in Kyiv
How to Attend/Book
•VDNG (Expocenter of Ukraine)
•Venue: VDNG, 1 Akademika Glushkova Avenue, Kyiv.
•Operating Hours:
•Thursday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
•Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
•Cost: Entry to the festival is Free.
•What to Expect:
•A massive book fair with over 100 publishers and bookstores.
•Meet-and-greets with authors, artists, and media personalities.
•Creative installations, photo zones, and workshops.
•Family-friendly events including "Family Readings" and animated film presentations.
•International Book Arsenal Festival: One of Ukraine's most prestigious cultural events. The 14th International Book Arsenal Festival is planned for 2026, with dates typically falling in late spring (May/June). It takes place at the Mystetskyi Arsenal and features specialized programs for publishers, teens, and international guests.
•Kyiv Book Fest: A newer festival often held in large shopping centers or exhibition spaces to make literature more accessible to general shoppers.
•FUNDAMENT Book Festival: Held at the Ukrainian House (Khreshchatyk St, 2), this festival focuses on publications about culture, modernism, and Ukrainian identity. Previous editions have taken place in late October.
•Registration: For most festivals like Book Country, no formal "booking" or ticket purchase is required as entry is free, though some specific workshops or lectures within the festival might require separate registration.
•Tickets: For events like the Book Arsenal, tickets can typically be purchased online via the official website or at the venue ticket counter closer to the event dates.
•official website
Updated at 23 Mar 2026