Miami Book Fair: Free entry for first day of Street Fair plus promo code for 50% off weekend
The 43rd Annual Miami Book Fair is set for Nov. 15-22, 2026 and will feature all you've come to expect including Children's Alley, author readings throughout the eight days and plenty of entertainment. The Street Fair will be November 20-22, 2026.
The first day of the street fair, Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 admission is free. Plus, we have a special deal for South Florida on the Cheap readers.
South Florida on the Cheap readers can get a a deal on single-day or weekend passes:
- Use MIACHEAP50 for a 50% discount on Saturday, Sunday or Weekend passes to the Street Fair. Click here to purchase or use the QR code above.
Among the authors who will speak in the days leading up to the street fair are Tony Shalhoub, Colson Whitehead, Jeff Garlin, Brad Meltzer, Josie Adams, Elena Armas in conversation with Meg Cabot and Zibby Owens.
You can find the full list of authors participating in this year's Book Fair here. Street Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Sunday, Nov. 15 from 4-9 p.m.
Opening Night with Oscar G., Ciro Llerena and other performers who will take everyone on a journey through Miami's musical history. There will also be food vendors, cocktails for sale and books for sale. MDC Wolfson Campus Plaza.
Lost Chapter Lounge — Nov. 16-19, 6–10 p.m.
Relax in the Lost Chapter Lounge in the Atrium of Building 1 before and after the Evenings With author events with cocktails and mocktails, and a different groove each evening.
During the weekend Street Fair, Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
Children's Alley with characters like Wembly Wordsmith and Rita Readsmuch with her trusty monkey pal Stanza. Kids can enjoy hands-on craft activities, storytelling and innovative experiments plus lots of fun performances.
Plus, the Miami Book Fair presents literary events year-round. Find all those events here.
Click here for more information on this year's featured authors.
Admission to the Street Fair is free on Friday, November 20. For Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, single-day ticket admission is $12 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 and older and $5 for teens 13-18. Multi-day tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for seniors 62 and older and $8 for teens 13-18. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.
Getting to the Book Fair
Miami Book Fair is located at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami.
- From the North: Take I-95 South and exit right onto NW 8th Street. Go straight to 5th Street. Go seven blocks to NE 2nd Ave.
- From the South: Take US 1 to I-95 North and exit right onto NW 2nd Avenue. Go north two blocks to NW 5th Street and turn right. Go east six blocks to NE 2nd Avenue and turn right.
- From the East: Take MacArthur Causeway West and exit onto Biscayne Boulevard. Go south eight blocks and turn right on NE 3rd Street.
- From the West: Take SR 836 East and exit onto I-395. Exit right onto NE 2nd Avenue. Go south eight blocks.
Miami-Dade Transit
Park at any Metrorail station for $4.50 a day and ride the Metrorail to Government Center, where you can transfer to the free Metromover. Exit at either College Bayside or College North Metromover station. Visit www.miamidade.gov/transit for more information and download the Miami-Dade Transit Tracker app for alternatuve transit routes.
Brightline
Get on at the West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale station and take the train to the MiamiCentral Brightline station. Transfer to Metromover’s Inner Loop and exit at the College North or College Bayside Station. Automatically save 25% off SMART class fares when you book three or more riders.
Tri-Rail
From points north, ride Tri-Rail south to the Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer Station. Board the southbound Metrorail (see Metrorail). For information on Tri-Rail, visit tri-rail.com.
Trolley
Hop-on-hop-off the free Miami Trolley, which runs regular service to downtown on its Brickell, Coral Way, Midtown, and Overtown routes. For routes and schedules, visit miamigov.com/trolley.
Parking at the Book Fair
MDC Wolfson Campus Parking Garage: FREE parking is available at the MDC Wolfson Campus Parking Garage at 500 NE Second Avenue from Sunday, November 12 to Sunday, November 29. The entrance is on Northeast Fifth Street between First and Second avenues.
Garage No. 3: College Station (190 N.E. 3rd Street). Flat fee of $5 from Sunday, November 12, through Sunday, November 19, for Book Fair events. The entrance is on Northeast Third Street between First and Second avenues.
Garage No. 4: Convention Center Garage (100 S.E. 2nd Street, Bank of America Building). Flat fee of $5 from Sunday, November 12, through Sunday, November 19, for Book Fair events. The entrance is on Southeast Second Street and Southeast Third Street.
Get maps and directions from Miami Parking Authority.
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Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 237-8888
Looking forward for the science fiction booths
Really excited to check out the author talks, I’ve never been able to go in person before so super excited!
Its a great event. I look forward to taking my two kids and inspiring their interest and imagination in books in this fun event.
My kids love to walk through all the tents, see the different books, and talk to the authors.
I really like the author events and reading biographies.
I like seeing the authors in person! After reading their books and guessing what they look like ?
I’m looking forward to all of the non fiction books!
My favorite part of the Miami Book Festival is the author talks. I've had to opportunity to listen South Florida's own Brad Meltzer who writes for children and adults. Also, my news nerd husband and I were privileged to be in the presence of Susan Glasser and Peter Baker.
My favorite part of the book fair is the Children's Alley because of the performances, community resources and information and author meet and greets. I can't wait to finally be back.