27th Annual Festival of Books

The Festival of Books continues to celebrate the diversity of voices and forms of storytelling that enrich all of our lives. More than 500 writers, musicians, artists and chefs, hundreds of exhibitors, and an expected 150,000 attendees will transform the 226-acre campus into a vibrant cultural festival in the heart of the Downtown Arts and Education Corridor.

Festival highlights:

• 8 outdoor stages and activity areas: L.A. Times Main Stage, L.A. Times en Español Stage, Cooking Stage, Poetry Stage, Children’s Stage, USC Stage, USC Friends and Neighbors Stage and YA Stage
• Celebrity authors, family-friendly entertainment, cooking demonstrations, Spanish-language programming, live music and poetry readings
• Dozens of expert panels on a variety of subjects ranging from politics to pop culture
• More than 250 exhibitors with books and merchandise for sale, activities and giveaways
• Musical performances, food trucks and more

📅 Dates & Times 

April 23 - 24, 2022

10:00 am - 1:30 pm 

📍 Location 

The University of Southern California Campus

👤 Age requirement 

All Ages 

🎫 Cost

Free

 🅿️ Parking

There will be a $14.00 parking charge at USC

 🌎 Event Website

Festival of Books

Direction

Click on "Google" on the map for direction. 

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