Indonesia's biggest book fair fills the Jakarta Convention Center for five days, with a children's book festival, cosplay carnival and bargain zone.
At a glance
Organiser
IKAPI (Indonesian Publishers Association)
Venue name
Jakarta Convention Center (JICC)
About this event
The Indonesia International Book Fair (IIBF), organised by the Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI), runs from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 in the Assembly Hall and lower level of the Jakarta Convention Center (JICC) in Senayan. This year's theme is "Read Today, Lead Tomorrow".
Alongside publishers' stands, the programme includes a Children's Book Festival, illustration exhibitions, a Story Market, a Cosplay Carnival, the IKAPI Awards and Zona Kalap, a bargain-book zone. The Indonesia Rights Fair and LitConnect sessions run alongside for publishers, agents and translators.
The fair is open daily from 9am to 9pm. Admission prices had not been published at the time of listing; check the official site or IKAPI's channels before you go.
JICC is on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Senayan, a short ride from Istora Mandiri MRT station.