Turku Book Fair 4.10.–6.10.2024

For over 30 years already, the Turku Book Fair has been an attractive meeting place for all friends of literature and books.

The fair offers dozens of interesting discussions on topical themes and truly unique encounters with authors. There are numerous publishing houses present as well as the leading organisations and operators in the field. The Turku Book Fair is a cosy meeting place for the book industry with a chance to do business, too!

Visit the Turku Book Fair main website!

THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME AS A THEME

What kind of games are played on the field of society and culture? Who wins, who loses? What and how do games tell us about the world we live in? The Turku Book Fair will be explored on October 4-6. 2024 the spirit of the game against the mirror of our time.

Culture is the sum of many games, where literature has an impressive, entertaining and innovative task. Common rules and agreements are sought in science, teams are built in politics, and the power of individual achievements is also cherished in society’s hero stories.

In the fall of 2024, on the stages of the Turku Book Fair, an overview of current literature and a discussion atmosphere will be created again, and we will get to know playfulness as a basis for narrative and thinking — without forgetting history’s power games, sports, fan culture, cosplay and larping. The games combine film, theater, spoken and visual arts. What will be the influence of the gaming world on art?

Transportation

You can reach the fair area conveniently with the fair bus number 100 (Föli). During the fair, the bus will run at approximately 10-minute intervals starting from 9 a.m. More detailed information from Föli.

Food & Beverages

Read more about the restaurant services at the fair here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here we have gathered more answers to frequently asked questions.

Tickets and opening hours

Opening hours

  • Fri 10–18
  • Sat 10–18
  • Sun 10–17

 

Wine area at the Food and Wine Fair is open on Saturday until 8 p.m.!

Tickets in advance online:

Adult 13 €

Discount group 10 €

Student 7 €

Group ticket 10 €

Multi-day ticket 22 € (3 days)

Parking 6 €

Cloakroom 3 €

 

Tickets from the door:

Adult 15 €

Discount group 12 €

Student 7 €

Group ticket 12 €

Multi-day ticket 24 € (3 days)

Parking 8 €

Cloakroom 3 €

Buy tickets online

Entry is free for children under the age of 12.

Discount group: child 12-17 years, pensioners, conscripts, civil servants, unemployed. Be prepared to prove your entitlement to the discount with an appropriate certificate, such as a student card or a certificate of job search validity.

Group: at minimum 10 persons, the group leader’s entry is free.

04.10 – 06.10
2024
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