İZKİTAP is Preparing to Open Its Doors at Kültürpark with the 8th İzmir Book Fair
This year's guest of honor for the fair, which will host literature enthusiasts in İzmir for nine days, has been designated as Gündüz Vassaf.
Hosted by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, the 8th İzmir Book Fair will meet with book lovers at Kültürpark from September 19-27, 2026.
Book Meeting at Kültürpark
Organized under the auspices of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality in cooperation with İZFAŞ and TACT Fuarcılık, İZKİTAP will make Kültürpark the center of literature in the autumn.
Throughout the nine-day event, publishing houses, second-hand bookstores, and authors will come together with readers to create a rich cultural environment.
Guest of Honor Gündüz Vassaf
Psychologist, author, and academic Gündüz Vassaf will meet with his readers as this year's guest of honor of the fair.
Vassaf will come together with his fans in special interviews and events to be held within the scope of the fair.
Rich Event Program
In addition to book stands, visitors will be offered an extensive program featuring interviews, panels, and book signing sessions.
Events to be organized in many different fields, from children's and youth publishing to history, will appeal to visitors of all ages.
Visiting Hours and Admission
The fair, which can be visited every day between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM from September 19 to 27, will be completely free of charge.
It was stated that the detailed event program can be accessed at kitapizmir.com.