The Erbil International Book Fair is a major publishing and cultural event in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and one of the important book gatherings in the wider Middle Eastern market. The 18th edition will take place from October 21–31, 2026.

The event brings together publishers, booksellers, authors, readers, cultural institutions and educational organizations, creating a marketplace for books alongside an environment for literary and cultural exchange. Its extended eleven-day schedule gives visitors significant time to explore publishing displays, discover new titles and participate in cultural activities.

A distinctive feature of the Erbil market is its multilingual character. Publishing and readership extend across Kurdish, Arabic and international-language literature, creating opportunities for publishers interested in translation, regional distribution and cross-border publishing.

The fair can therefore be particularly relevant to publishers looking to build relationships in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, explore Arabic and Kurdish publishing, develop distribution partnerships and understand the literary preferences of readers in the region.