Welcome to the Savannah Book Festival!
February 5-8, 2026
When and Where is SBF?
The 2026 Savannah Book Festival will be held on February 5-8. A full schedule of events will be released closer to the Festival.
Our four-day Festival takes place in Savannah’s Historic District against a backdrop of stunning historic buildings, cascading Spanish moss, and blooming Azaleas. Each year, over 9,000 people join us for three ticketed Headliner Address events and for our free Festival Saturday.
Festival Saturday presentations take place in museums, churches, and theaters in and around the historic Telfair, Wright, and Chippewa Squares in the heart of Downtown Savannah. Our lineup of nationally-recognized authors from wide-ranging genres give 30-minute solo presentations on their creative process, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Headliner Addresses are ticketed events presented in the Historic Lucas Theater in Downtown Savannah. Headliners give a 45-minute presentation on their creative process and life as a writer, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Sponsors and Literati members receive guaranteed access to Headliner Addresses.
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News & Updates
Submissions are open for SBF 2026
The Savannah Book Festival is thrilled to announce that submissions for the 2026 Festival scheduled for February 5 - 8, 2026 are open. Each year, we celebrate the power of storytelling when we bring together acclaimed authors, devoted booklovers, and inspiring...
Another Festival for the Books
The 18th Annual Savannah Book Festival has ended, leaving behind a memorable weekend replete with inspiring conversations, captivating books, and the powerful energy of authors and readers coming together. Our city welcomed over 40 celebrated authors sharing their...
Diane Foley Is Unable to Attend This Year’s Festival Due to a Family Emergency
Diane Foley, co-author of American Mother, will no longer be able to attend the 18th annual Savannah Book Festival due to a family emergency. Please note that this session is not cancelled. Foley's co-author, Colum McCann, will be presenting at 9 AM at Trinity United...
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Savannah Book Festival
That’s a wrap on the 18th Annual Savannah Book Festival 💐🫧📖 a HUGE thank you to everyone who made this festival possible, we could not have done it without the support of our generous sponsors, vendors, volunteers and fabulous attendees!
And a special thank you to our 45 authors, each with unique and phenomenal presentations. Stay tuned for more Festival Saturday content😉
📸 @megfilarsocls
#sbf #savannahbookfestival #sbf2025
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It was a great festival!! Wonderful authors and very helpful volunteers. Can’t wait for next year!! I’ve been to every festival and they just keep getting better every year.
I was a great event. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this happen.
Kudos to Tara Setter .. and staff.. as Executive director she hits it out of the park every year!
Great event! 📚
Great event. I look forward to it each year!
Maybe consider making it an event that it’s not required to spend $100 on books to interact with the festival. The crowds were predominantly old and white.
Everything about the entire weekend was absolutely perfect! We had the best time! Can’t wait until next year!
One of my favorite events every year!!
Well done SBF! Outstanding author presentations.
Was a great time. Planning on being back next year!
Always a wonderful event.
Great event!
Best ever!
Love the festival!
What a gift to the City!
On Sunday, Ben Mezrich Official charmed us all with his incredibly witty Closing Address, concluding a phenomenal Festival weekend📕🌃
Stay connected with our socials this week for more Festival highlights. Thank you to everyone who made the 18th Annual Savannah Book Festival so spectacular! #BenMezrich #SBF #sbf2025 #savannahbookfestival #themistressandthekey #thesocialnetwork
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Great speaker, excellent writer, and the world’s expert on social media.
The festival was a blast 💥 BROMs’ speech and book signing was definitely a highlight! Worth the trip!
Ben’s closing address was incredible! Best of the best!
He was excellent!!
A recap of the fabulous Keynote Address delivered by @sebastianjungerofficial who spoke about his book In My Time of Dying. Thank you to everyone who made this spectacular evening possible! 📚💜
We hope to see you at 2 PM for Ben Mezrich’s Closing Address. There are a few tickets left, don’t miss the opportunity to see our Closing speaker…#SBF #SBF2025 #SavannahBookFestival #SebastianJunger #InMyTimeofDying
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Is there any way to hear it?
A fabulous speech and a fantastic time was had at my first Savannah Book Festival.
Outstanding festival! We are so happy to have been able to attend. Thank you, Savannah
We appreciate the support of our Chairperson’s Circle:
Beekman Family
David & Nancy Cintron
Robert Faircloth
Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation
Betsy Lancaster
Drs. Mickey and Kristin Ott
Gerald D. & Helen M. Stephens Foundation
Robert and Linda Zerbe
Thank you to our independent
bookseller partner:
