10th edition of the Warsaw Independent Bookfair
September 5-6, 2026
A.D.A. Puławska (Puławska 37)
Warsaw, Poland
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“THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE BETTER YOU ACT”
We invite you to the 10th edition of the Warsaw Independent Bookfair, which will take place in Warsaw on 5–6 September 2026
The Warsaw Independent Bookfair 2026 is a space for free thought and culture, serving as a tool of resistance against silent censorship, monopolisation and capitalist constraints on the book market. We work to support creators who reject commercial compromises, defend the autonomy of their messages, and build alternative models of distribution and collaboration. The event is open to all who believe in the value of self-organisation, grassroots solidarity and anarchist ideas as a force for changing the world. In recent years, we have discussed these emerging issues at length. We see that resolving them requires global awareness, solidarity between creators and readers, and support for independent cultural initiatives. Just as in recent years, we now wish not only to deepen our discussions and critiques, but also to develop solutions. We invite you to actively participate in the event.
Recite manifestos! Get together and discuss! Present new solutions! Be creative! We are open to your suggestions! The event will be accompanied by meetings (including online sessions), during which topics currently of concern to independent publishers and grassroots initiatives that align with the spirit of the tenth Independent Book Fair. It is open to a message of equality that includes the voices of marginalised people. It is a space for sharing our experiences, learning from one another, respectfully discussing alternatives, and taking a critical look at contemporary reality.
The previous fair was attended by publishers, collectives and individuals representing various communities from both Poland and abroad. The event also attracted many book lovers, and we hope this year will be no different.
Another thing that sets us apart is that we do not charge a stand fee. If you really want to come and the only obstacle for you is finances, please write to us – we’ll try to work something out together. The fair is free for visitors. As we have a limited number of stalls, please register in advance. We are accepting applications until 1 June 2026 at warsawbookfair@riseup.net. You can also send any proposals for collaboration, questions or comments regarding the event to the same email address. We also invite you to share the event online: https://www.facebook.com/events/942803384800814
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Warsaw Independent Book Fair Collective
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Invitation:
We live in a time when a person’s value is measured by productivity, and creative work has become just another commodity in the ongoing commercialization of the world. The internet, once imagined as a potential space of freedom, has in reality become an alienating advertising platform. In a situation where one crisis follows another, it is easy to fall into the trap of seeking escape in the alternative worlds offered to us by algorithms. In the end, however, this does not lead to solutions, but rather to overwhelm and a sense of helplessness.
Constant escape will not help us. The answer lies in the space we are in. In this context, occupying space and being present become acts of resistance. For us, culture and art are not decorations of reality, but tools for changing it. They do not ask for permission or wait for approval; they enter public space and raise important questions. They often amplify the voices of those who have been silenced, marginalized, or deemed inconvenient—people whose stories have been left out of the mainstream narrative. We believe this is one of the most honest ways of being present in the world.
We also believe that knowledge is political and, together with art, serves as a tool of resistance. We want to learn together how to question what seems obvious: who gets to speak, whose knowledge is recognized, and whose experiences count as sources of understanding. The space we want to create is not divided between those who know and those who listen. We want to act through collective creation and shared experience.
That is why we invite You to the special, anniversary 10th edition of the Warsaw Independent Book Fair, taking place on September 5–6 at A.D.A. Puławska in Warsaw.
If you create, organize, print, translate, educate, research, or explore, you will surely find a place at the Warsaw Independent Book Fair. The true strength of culture lies in cooperation rather than competition for reach, likes, and personal branding. We welcome not only exhibitors, but also anyone interested in organizing a workshop, lecture, or discussion. Through the fair, we want to create a space for the equal exchange of knowledge, especially for people who experience exclusion. The fair is a place for sharing experiences, learning from one another, respectfully discussing alternatives, and critically examining contemporary reality.
We especially encourage publishers, collectives, and individuals who value authenticity and courage. Imperfection and chaos are simply proof of our existence; they do not require excessive correction or regulation. We are not interested in creating boundaries, but in crossing them. If you are not afraid of being unproductive, irrational, or “useless” because you know that this is where something genuine begins, come join us.
The event will be accompanied by meetings (also online), which will address issues that currently concern independent publishers and grassroots initiatives that fit the idea of the Warsaw Independent Bookfair. It will be a space to share our experiences, learn from each other, respectfully discuss alternatives, and take a critical look at contemporary reality.
The previous bookfair was attended by publishers, collectives, and individuals from a variety of backgrounds, both from Poland and abroad. The event also attracted a large number of book lovers, and we hope that this year will be similar.
We will not be able to cover the travel expenses of the exhibitors, however there will be no stand fee. If you want to come and the only thing holding you back is money, please write to us and we will try to work something out. The bookfair is free for visitors.