Goa Book Festival 2026

On 4th February 2026, the five-day Goa Book Festival 2026 commenced at the D.B. Bandodkar Ground in Panaji, inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.

The Chief Minister toured the festival stalls after the inauguration and interacted with authors and publishers.
Over 200 publishers are participating, showcasing books in English, Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi.
Major attractions include an art exhibition by Mario de Miranda and a special gallery commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
The festival features workshops for children and musical programmes to promote literary and cultural engagement.
The fair will remain open until 8th February, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a flat 10% discount on all books.