Imperia Book Fair - Mediterranean Culture Festival

The literary festival of the Riviera dei Fiori

The Imperia Book Fair is one of the most important cultural events in western Liguria. Hosted in the charming historic center of Porto Maurizio, one of the two souls of the city of Imperia, in Liguria, the event transforms the alleys, squares, and buildings of the Parasio into a grand itinerary dedicated to books and reading for three days.

Mediterranean culture, high-brow and pop

Subtitled Mediterranean Culture Festival, the Book Fair stands out for the variety of its offerings: alongside encounters with writers, journalists, and scholars, there is also space for guests from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and pop culture. It's a mix that makes the festival accessible to a wide audience, capable of attracting literature enthusiasts, families, and the curious alike.

Over a hundred scattered events

The program includes over a hundred events spread throughout the main streets of the historic center: presentations, debates, exhibitions, workshops, and shows follow one another for the entire duration of the event. Each edition is guided by a theme, which directs the encounters and reflections on the contemporary relationship with reading, writing, and new technologies.

Porto Maurizio takes center stage

The choice of the historic center of Porto Maurizio as the setting is no coincidence: the Parasio village, with its views overlooking the sea and the Basilica of San Maurizio, gives the Book Fair a unique charm. An opportunity to combine a passion for books with the discovery of one of the most beautiful historic centers in western Liguria.