BookCon 2027
Event Date
April 9–11, 2027
Location
New York, NY
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryBookCon is a three-day consumer event in New York City where, in the organizer's words, "storytelling and pop culture collide." Produced by ReedPop, it brings readers face-to-face with their favorite authors through author chats, book signings, panels, workshops, and an immersive show floor filled with publishers and bookish vendors. It is a fan-facing celebration rather than a trade buying event, built for BookTok, Bookstagram, and BookTube creators and everyday readers alike.
Attendees can expect appearances by popular authors, panels on genres from fantasy to romance, autographing sessions, book clubs, workshops, photo sets, and after-hours "After Dark" programming. Major publishers and hundreds of exhibitors participate, offering new titles, merchandise, and one-of-a-kind experiences on the show floor.
BookCon is worth attending for anyone passionate about books and the growing overlap between publishing and pop culture. With thousands of enthusiastic readers gathering under one roof at the Javits Center, it offers a rare chance to meet authors, discover new reads, connect with fellow book lovers, and celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
Show Highlights
Key features and signature experiences include:
- Author signings & autographing with popular and bestselling authors
- Main Stage and Second Stage panels on genres and hot topics in publishing
- Workshops for readers and aspiring creators
- Book Clubs and community-driven discussions
- Photo Sets for themed, shareable moments
- The Grove, a dedicated experience zone
- Indie Alley, spotlighting independent authors and small creators
- After Dark, after-hours programming on Friday and Saturday nights (some 18+ events)
- A show floor of publishers and bookish merchandise vendors
BookCon leans into the crossover between book fandom and pop culture, reflecting ReedPop's experience running events like New York Comic Con.
Attendance
BookCon's 2026 return drew roughly 25,000 attendees over two days, along with an estimated 250 exhibitors reported by industry press. The audience skews toward passionate genre readers and social-media book communities (BookTok, Bookstagram, BookTube). The event's suggested age for attendance is 16+, with some 18+ After Dark programming; there is no admission fee for children 5 and under, and everyone 6 and older needs a valid ticket.
Registration
BookCon tickets are sold online through the official Buy Tickets page. For the 2027 edition, a limited presale for prior Premium VIP ticketholders was scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, with tickets going on sale to the public on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
Key points to note:
- Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be reproduced or upgraded.
- Each ticket must be used by the same person for each day of the event.
- Your ticket grants access to the overall event but does not guarantee entry to every panel, signing, or activity; programming is first come, first served.
- Be cautious of third-party resellers, as those tickets may not be valid.
- Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring should contact the ReedPop sales team via the "Exhibit with Us" page.
History
BookCon was launched by ReedPop in 2014 as part of BookExpo, the largest book-publishing trade show in the U.S. It developed into a standalone consumer event that followed the trade show and ran through 2019. In December 2020, ReedPop "retired" BookExpo along with its consumer-facing siblings BookCon and Unbound after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the in-person shows planned for that spring.
After a roughly six-year hiatus, BookCon was revived and returned to its former home at New York City's Javits Center on April 18-19, 2026, drawing about 25,000 attendees in its first in-person edition since 2019. The 2027 edition expands to a three-day format on April 9-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is BookCon 2027?
BookCon 2027 takes place April 9-11, 2027, at the Javits Center in New York City. It is held primarily in North Javits (Levels 4, 5, and Hall 3) plus Halls 1A, 1B, and 1C, with a North Javits entrance at 445 11th Avenue.
Who should attend BookCon?
BookCon is a consumer event for lovers of storytelling in all its forms, from longtime BookTok, Bookstagram, and BookTube creators to everyday avid readers. The suggested age for attendance is 16+, and some After Dark programming may be 18+.
How do I buy tickets for BookCon 2027?
Tickets are sold online through BookCon's official Buy Tickets page. For 2027, a Premium VIP presale opened November 18, 2026, with public sales starting November 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET; tickets are non-refundable and should not be purchased from third-party resellers.
Who organizes BookCon?
BookCon is produced by ReedPop, the pop culture event organizer behind New York Comic Con, C2E2, Emerald City Comic Con, PAX, and Star Wars Celebration. ReedPop originally launched BookCon in 2014 and revived it in 2026 after a hiatus.
What can I do at BookCon?
Attendees can meet authors at signings, attend Main Stage and Second Stage panels, join workshops and book clubs, visit photo sets and Indie Alley, and explore a show floor of publishers and bookish vendors. Friday and Saturday nights also feature After Dark programming.
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