37th INTERNATIONAL SARAJEVO

BOOK FAIR

BOOK PATH - PUT KNJIGE

Centar Skenderija April 22–27, 2026

A Celebration of Culture in Sarajevo!

The most successful and best-known trade fair event in Sarajevo, organized by KJP Centar Skenderija d.o.o. Sarajevo – Sarajevo Fair, has been successfully held for 36 years and reflects outstanding national and international cooperation. As the most important cultural and economic event in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, the Sarajevo Book Fair has grown into a true cultural celebration, eagerly anticipated each year as a platform for promoting cultural and artistic creativity.

More than 200 exhibitors across 10,000m² of exhibition space.

4 exhibition halls: Hall “Mirza Delibašić”, Halls D1 and D2, and Hall “Dom mladih” – Children’s Pavilion. An offer of more than 30,000 titles.

Gates of Knowledge and the House of Knowledge

For the first time, as part of the Sarajevo Book Fair, the Education, Science, Art and Culture Fair “Gates of Knowledge” will be organized, featuring a presentation area titled “House of Knowledge”.

Bosnian House

A central presentation area – a meeting place for promotion, encounters with authors, and discussions about literary works.

Round Table and Exhibitions

The 4th Round Table “Library – Author – Reader”, April 25, in the VIP lounge of Hall “Mirza Delibašić”. Numerous art exhibitions will also be held at the fair.

BOOK PATH / PUT KNJIGE

The Book as the Source and Refuge of Humanity

In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and artificial intelligence, the book remains the first and most enduring form of knowledge – the source from which everything began. Artificial intelligence, with all its power to learn and process information, emerged from humanity’s need to understand, remember, and transmit what was written – originating from the book.

The book has always been and remains the first database of humankind, the first network of ideas, and the first form of dialogue between humans and the world. Within its pages lie the foundations of all knowledge that enabled the development of technology, science, and ultimately artificial intelligence itself.

The fair “Book Path” celebrates this connection between past and future – between words and code, thought and algorithm, human and machine. It is a space where authors and readers meet, as well as ideas that shape our culture, identity, and future.

On this path, the book is not merely an object, but a guidepost – a source and a refuge for those seeking meaning in a world of constant change. It reminds us that every technology, no matter how advanced, begins with a single thought, a single word – with a book.

Welcome to BOOK PATH – where the past and the future meet on the path of knowledge, inspiration, and humanity.

Kingdom of Spain – Guest of Honour
Sarajevo Book Fair 2026

The Guest of Honour of the 37th Sarajevo Book Fair 2026 is the Kingdom of Spain. Spain is one of the world’s most significant countries, with an exceptional cultural heritage and a profound influence on global civilizations and cultures, fostering connections across all fields of creativity.

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Organizer, Partners and Sponsors:

Centar Skenderija Sarajevo is a unique cultural, sports, and exhibition center that has been successfully organizing fairs, congresses, seminars, and numerous cultural and sporting events since its opening in 1969. Since 1970, when the organization of international fairs began, Sarajevo has become recognized as a “fair city.” To date, more than 500 international specialized fairs from various sectors of the economy have been held at Skenderija.

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Ticket Price: 2 BAM