Many stories. One weekend. 

The 31st annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will be held at the University of Southern California April 18 - 19, 2026.

Festival Hours:
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am  – 5pm

Event Reminders:

- While general admission is free, there is a small fee per panel reservation. All outdoor stages and activities are free and do not require advance reservations.

- Online ticket sales end at the start time of each panel, while supplies last.

- Public parking at the USC campus will be $25.

Make sure to follow @latimesfob on Instagram, Facebook, and X. For the full festival schedule, please visit latimes.com/fob. You can also download our free app on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 

For questions about panel reservations, please email us at eventinfo@latimes.com.