The 26th edition of the “Prishtina 2026” Book Fair, one of Kosovo’s most important cultural events, opens today.

The opening ceremony will take place at 12:00 and will be broadcast live on RTK. Held under the motto “The Book Opens the World,” the fair will run from June 17 to 21 at the Youth Palace in Prishtina.

According to the Kosovo Publishers Association, around 100 Albanian publishers will participate, presenting approximately 2,000 new titles and 6,000 books published in recent years.

More than 40 cultural events, book promotions, and meetings with local and international authors will be organized throughout the five-day fair. The guest of honor for this year’s edition is Italian-French writer Francesco Rapazzini.

Organizers expect around 30,000 visitors, including citizens, students, and pupils. Entry to the fair will be free.