The 37th edition of the Bogota International Book Fair kicks off in Colombia, running until May 11 at Corferias. This year, the event will feature participation from over 20 countries and will bring together 500 national and international guests.
Spain will be the guest of honor for this edition, under the theme “A culture for peace, with others and with the planet.” The fair will also celebrate its central theme, “The Words of the Body,” a concept that invites reflection on the many connections between the body and topics such as identity, memory, language, migration, the environment, journalism, music, and the aftermath of violence.
Bogota International Book Fair: ‘The Words of the Body’
This year’s main theme highlights the body as a core subject of cultural, artistic, and literary exploration. The fair encourages open and diverse dialogue on how the body interacts with words, and vice versa, promoting critical thinking, diversity, and inclusion.
Organized by the Colombian Book Chamber and Corferias, this major cultural event will feature renowned authors such as Rosa Montero, Javier Cercas, Laura Restrepo, and Andrés Neuman, among many others.
As the guest country, Spain will have a 3,000-square-meter pavilion, which will include a bookstore offering over 15,000 titles. Its participation seeks to foster cultural and literary exchange with Colombia and Latin America.
More than 2,300 cultural activities
The FILBo 2025 program will include over 2,300 activities, designed for audiences of all ages:
- Talks and panels with national and international authors on literature, current events, society, and culture.
- Workshops on writing, reading, Braille, audio description, and accessibility.
- Book launches and autograph sessions with renowned writers.
- Exhibitions of art, photography, and comics, including a special showcase by guest country Spain.
- Children’s activities, featuring creative workshops, storytelling, and interactive spaces.
- Food zones and live music events for families to enjoy together.
Tickets and admission
Ticket prices are set at approximately $2.70 USD for children and $3.35 USD for the general public aged 12 and up.
The Bogota International Book Fair 2025 promises to be a vibrant meeting point for literature, art, and ideas — a unique celebration that will bring together readers, writers, and creators from around the world.