Celebrate Books, Authors & Reading in Downtown Mesa

Join us for the 2026 Mesa Book Festival, December 5–6 in Downtown Mesa, Arizona!

The Mesa Book Festival brings readers, authors, publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, and the community together for a weekend celebrating books and the people who create them. Explore participating authors and vendors, discover your next favorite book, meet writers from Arizona and beyond, and enjoy literary programming and entertainment throughout the Festival.

Admission to the Mesa Book Festival is free and open to the public.

Main Stage Entertainment

The Festival’s Main Stage will feature entertainment, author conversations, special presentations, and other programming throughout the weekend.

2026 Main Stage Schedule
Programming will be added here as appearances and performance times are confirmed.

• Saturday: Schedule forthcoming

• Sunday: Schedule forthcoming

Check back as we get closer to the Festival for the complete Main Stage schedule.

Book Readings at the Mesa Merry Main Street Tree

Gather around the Mesa Merry Main Street holiday tree for book readings during the Festival. Authors and special guests will share stories in one of Downtown Mesa’s signature holiday settings.

2026 Reading Schedule
Readers and times will be announced as the Festival approaches.

The readings are a great opportunity for families to enjoy stories together while experiencing the holiday atmosphere of Merry Main Street.

Meet Authors, Publishers & Book Vendors

Spend the weekend exploring books from independent authors, publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, and other Festival exhibitors. Meet the people behind the books, discover something new to read, pick up signed copies, and get some holiday shopping done at the same time.

See the Mesa Book Festival in Photos

Want to see what the Festival is like? Explore photos from previous Mesa Book Festivals and see the authors, readers, vendors, activities, and community that make the event possible.

View Mesa Book Festival Photo Albums →

Authors, Publishers & Vendors — Be Part of the Festival

Interested in exhibiting at the 2026 Mesa Book Festival? Vendor registration is currently open for authors, publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, businesses, and other qualifying exhibitors.

Space is limited, and registration pricing increases as the Festival approaches.

Register for the 2026 Mesa Book Festival →

Make Plans to Join Us

Bring your family, invite your book-loving friends, and spend the weekend discovering books and celebrating Arizona’s literary community at the 2026 Mesa Book Festival.

December 5–6, 2026
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Downtown Mesa, Arizona

Festival programming, participating authors, vendors, schedules, and additional information will continue to be announced as we approach December.

Explore the Mesa Book Festival →