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Boektopia
Large public book fair at Kortrijk Xpo over the autumn holiday week.
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Reach book lovers, students, and families during autumn school holidays with in-person and digital campaigns promoting reading, educational products, and seasonal gift-giving.
- Back-to-school reading lists and book recommendations for autumn
- Family-friendly book fair highlights and author meet-and-greet coverage
- Student discounts and educational resource bundles tied to the fair
- Holiday gift guides featuring bestsellers and new releases
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
Boektopia aims to get people reading with many thousands of books and experiences in a pleasant environment, featuring read-aloud moments, author meet-and-greets, live podcast recordings, intimate book clubs, and literary performances. In 2026, marking its fifth edition, Boektopia remains at Kortrijk Xpo and expands for the first time to Antwerp Expo.
- Largest temporary bookstore in Flanders with tens of thousands of books from over 100 publishers
- 61,450 visitors and 138,000 books sold in 2025, with hundreds of live performances and author signings across 16,000 m² of floor space
- Signings, read-alouds, live podcast recordings, intimate reading clubs, and literary performances for all ages
- Rich and accessible programme built with "Iedereen Leest" featuring read-alouds, workshops, and inspirational activities
- Reduced-price admission for visitors on limited budgets to ensure accessibility
- Demo kitchen by chef Timon Michiels, Piet Huysentruyt, Ilse D'hooge and others