Monza Book Fest
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Monza Book Fest

Books, authors, and culture in the heart of Monza

Monza — Monza e della Brianza (108)
Dates 19 Jun — 20 Jun 2026
Location Monza (108)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Monza Book Fest

Monza Book Fest is the literary festival that brings books and writers to the heart of Monza, between the Arengario and Piazza San Paolo. Two days of meetings with authors, stands of publishers and bookstores, workshops and dialogues, in a program that makes the square a great place for cultural exchange. With prominent guests and activities for everyone, the festival enlivens the city center with free admission, confirming itself as a reference event for book lovers in the Brianza region.

Monza's book festival

Monza Book Fest is the literary festival that brings books and writers to the heart of Monza, the capital of Brianza. Set in symbolic locations in the city center such as the Arengario and Piazza San Paolo, the festival transforms the square into a large meeting space between authors and readers, in an open and participatory atmosphere.

Meetings, stands, and workshops

The program unfolds over two days, with meetings and dialogues with authors, stands of publishers and bookstores, workshops, and cultural activities. Writers, journalists, and personalities from the world of books take turns on the main stage, in conversations that span different genres and themes. The stands allow you to discover the offerings of publishing houses and bookstores, while the workshops offer opportunities for in-depth study and participation.

Culture accessible to all

With free admission, Monza Book Fest makes culture accessible to a wide audience, from families to the most passionate readers. The choice to liven up the city squares brings the festival closer to the life of the city, making it a celebration centered around books. For Monza and Brianza, it is an event that confirms the role of reading as a space for meeting and collective growth.

What to expect

  • Meetings and dialogues with authors and journalists
  • Stands of publishers and bookstores
  • Workshops and cultural activities
  • Free admission in the center of Monza

Monza Book Fest — edition 2026

The twelfth edition of Monza Book Fest takes place on June 19 and 20, 2026, in the heart of Monza. Friday, June 19, Sigfrido Ranucci talks with Cinzia Alibrandi; Saturday, June 20, the main stage in Piazza San Paolo hosts authors, publisher stands, workshops, and bookstores. Free admission.

The 2026 edition of Monza Book Fest is the twelfth and takes place on June 19 and 20 in the center of Monza, with free admission. The literary festival brings books and writers between the Arengario and Piazza San Paolo, with meetings, publisher stands, workshops, and bookstores.

Programme Monza Book Fest 2026

Two days (June 19-20, 2026) in the center of Monza:

  • Friday, June 19, 6:30 PM (Istituto Preziosissimo Sangue) — Sigfrido Ranucci talks with Cinzia Alibrandi
  • Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 PM (main stage in Piazza San Paolo) — meetings with authors, publisher stands, workshops, and bookstores

The complete program with guests and times will be published by the organizers in the weeks prior.

Highlights Monza Book Fest 2026

The meeting with Sigfrido Ranucci on June 19 and the main stage in Piazza San Paolo with authors and stands.

Prices Monza Book Fest 2026

<p>Free admission to all events.</p>

Practical information — Monza Book Fest

Where

The festival takes place in the center of Monza, between the Arengario, Piazza San Paolo, and other city spaces. Monza is connected by train to Milan and can be reached by car from the A4 and the A52 Tangenziale Nord.

Admission

Admission is free. The program with guests and times is published by the organizers and the Monza tourism website.

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Where does it take place — Monza Book Fest

Arengario e Piazza San Paolo, Monza

Piazza Roma, 20900 Monza

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Monza Book Fest in brief

Storytelling Literature Poetry Crime fiction Family Free Multidisciplinary Monza e della Brianza

History of Monza Book Fest