Bordighera Book Festival

Books take centre stage on Bordighera's promenade

The Bordighera Book Festival is the grand publishing celebration of Bordighera, a town in the western Liguria region in the province of Imperia. Every summer, at the end of August, the elegant Corso Italia — the town's pedestrianised main street — fills with exhibition stands from publishers across the country, transforming the promenade into a large open-air bookstore.

Publishers, new releases, and rare titles

The heart of the festival lies in the opportunity to browse and purchase new editorial releases and titles that are less readily available in bookstores, directly from the publishers. It's a valuable chance for the most curious readers to discover small publishing houses, special collections, and books they would rarely find elsewhere.

Meet the authors

Alongside the stands, the festival offers a rich programme of literary presentations held in three spaces along Corso Italia — Buga Buga, Spazio Europa, and Piazzetta Savoy — where authors meet the public, talk about their books, and engage in dialogue with readers. Admission to all activities is free.

Bordighera, a seaside city of culture

With its mild climate, palm trees, and its tradition as a destination for intellectuals and artists, Bordighera provides the ideal setting for a book festival. The Bordighera Book Festival combines a passion for reading with the charm of the Riviera dei Fiori, offering four days of culture accessible to everyone, just a stone's throw from the sea.