The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the Philippines' longest-running and most highly anticipated literary event, returns to the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City, from Sept. 9 to 13, 2026.
This year’s grand five-day fair embraces the energetic theme "Get Lit: Reading in a New Light," welcoming visitors daily from 10 am to 8 pm for an unforgettable showcase of books, creative culture, and learning.
Organized by Primetrade Asia, Inc, MIBF 2026 promises a vibrant atmosphere packed with massive book discounts, author signings, and interactive showcases from top local and international publishers.
Returning alongside the main fair is the School World segment, a dynamic hub designed to give educators, academic leaders, and students direct access to the latest educational technologies, learning materials, and modern teaching tools.
This year's massive floor plan boasts a powerhouse roster of participating companies and exhibitors ready to offer exclusive deals and fresh releases. Attendees can look forward to exploring giant retail spaces and flagship booths from major bookstore chains and educational publishers, including Fully Booked and National Book Store, as well as 19th Avenida Publishing House, Abiva Publishing House, Adarna House, Anvil Publishing, and Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Also joining the extensive lineup are C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions, Central Book Supply, Lampara Publishing House, Megatexts Phil., Milflores Publishing, Rex Education, Scholastic Philippines, and the Vibal Group.
Fans of pop culture, comics, and contemporary fiction will be thrilled by the collections from Comic Odyssey, Komiket Studios, Precious Pages , Psicom Publishing, and Summit Publishing.
For those seeking spiritual and inspirational reads, exhibitors like Bayard Assumption Media Foundation, Claretian Communications Foundation, OMF Literature, Paulines, and St Pauls will be present.
The international literary scene and specialty publications will also be well-represented, with major players and organizations like Alkem & Penguin Random House SEA, Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd., the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines bringing a wide selection of global bestsellers and essential heritage materials.
To help fairgoers navigate the packed schedule and discover participating vendors, the newly refreshed MIBF website is now officially live at www.manilabookfair.com. Visitors can easily browse full exhibitor lists, event timings, and venue details to plan their ultimate book fair itinerary.
Tickets for MIBF 2026 can be secured online via the SM Tickets website, with entrance passes also available directly at the venue throughout the event. Onsite admission is priced at Php 50.00 for regular attendees, while students and senior citizens can enjoy a discounted rate of Php 35.00 upon presenting a valid ID at the counter.
In honor of educators, MIBF proudly supports National Teachers Month (NTM), themed "My Teacher, My Hero," by offering free admission to all teachers upon presenting a valid School ID at the counter. In line with this celebration, Metrobank Foundation, the lead proponent of NTM, will also be hosting special activities for teachers at their booth throughout the fair.
The MIBF is mounted in cooperation with the Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc. (ACCI), Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), Overseas Publishers Representatives’ Association of the Philippines (OPRAP), Philippine Booksellers Association, Inc. (PBAI), and the Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA). The event is also proudly championed by its supporting organizations, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and My Teacher, My Hero.
Helping bring the joy of reading to wider audiences are MIBF’s official media partners Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, BusinessMirror, Lifestyle Inquirer, GMA, Philippine Graphic, Click the City, and Arkadymac.com.
