The fifth edition of the Campania Libri Festival takes place at the Palazzo Reale di Napoli from October 1 to October 4, 2026.
The program includes more than 80 events and 120 exhibition spaces featuring national and local publishing houses, according to Il Mattino. The festival's official website lists more than 100 exhibitors for the 2026 edition.
Il Mattino is taking part with its own dedicated stand, stand number 85.
The theme: "Jesce sole"
The theme of the 2026 edition is "Jesce sole", a tribute to Roberto De Simone and his work La gatta Cenerentola.
The title frames the meetings, panels and performances scheduled across the four days at Palazzo Reale.
What is on the program
Activities include author meetings, book presentations, literary panels, performances and workshops, with dedicated Kids and Young Adult programs for children and teenagers.
The venues include the spaces of the Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III and the monumental courtyards of Palazzo Reale, alongside the editorial stands.
Shows in the Teatro di Corte are among the activities covered by the festival program.
Practical information for visitors
Admission to the events is free. For some activities, including shows at the Teatro di Corte, booking may be required.
The venue is the Palazzo Reale di Napoli, Piazza del Plebiscito, 80132 Napoli.
Individual times, guests and booking procedures for each event were not fully verified in the sources consulted; visitors should check the official festival program before planning a specific visit.
The previous edition drew an audience reported at around 35,000 visitors.
