Santa Fe International Literary Festival

WHEN: Annually, May 14-16, 2027 WHERE: The Santa Fe Convention Center WHAT: The Santa Fe International Literary Festival takes place May 14-16, 2027, bringing together world-renowned authors, thinkers, storytellers, and passionate readers. More than thirty Festival events will take place over the weekend at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center in Santa Fe’s historic downtown. Early Bird Bundles are already sold out! For best tickets, book early, stay tuned for 2026 author events and programming.

The festival features big-stage presentations, intimate conversations, and walking tours with literary heroes from near and far.

In 2026, featured during the weekend of programming were authors such as Judy Blume, Rick Barot, Hakim Bellamy, Amy Codjoe, Mariah Blake, and many more. Stay tuned for 20267 programming and author events- more to come in the fall! Tickets go on sale January 2027

Rich in cultural diversity and creativity, including a literary tradition that stretches back centuries, the beautiful city of Santa Fe is a perfect host for the Festival. At this time of extraordinary upheaval, authors and readers from around the world and close to home come together for three remarkable days to explore a range of issues—in politics, justice, race, the environment, and much more.

The sharing of words, ideas, and stories strengthens our sense of community, celebrates our shared humanity, and captures the experience of being alive in the world.