Salt Lake Book Festival 2026

The inaugural Salt Lake Book Festival at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. A full day dedicated to books, storytelling, and the people who love them, featuring Jodi Picoult, Parvati Shallow, Nghi Vo, and more. Kickoff pre-party (The Prologue) is Friday Oct 16 (ticketed, $10). Local anchor: The King's English Bookshop, which is presenting the Utah Book Launch stage at Kiln.