The 5th Limassol International Book Fair returns on 20–22 November 2026, Carob Mill Complex, Limassol, Cyprus. Applications are now open for:

• Exhibition Stand
• Book Presentation

/EXPANDED OPENING HOURS FOR 2026

This year, the exhibition stands and all event stages will open from Friday, 20 November, operating throughout the entire three-day Fair from 10:00 to 20:00 each day.

/BOOTH OPTIONS

**Book sales this year will take place on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00–20:00.

• Small booth: 1 table 1.80×0.60 & 1 table 1.20×0.60 – PRICE: €230 + VAT (€273.70)
• Medium booth A: 3 tables 1.80×0.60 – PRICE: €320 + VAT (€380.80)
• Medium booth B: 4 tables 1.80×0.60 – PRICE: €400 + VAT (€476)
• Large booth: 6 tables 1.80×0.60 & 1 table 1.20×0.60 – PRICE: €800 + VAT (€952)
• XL booth: 8 tables 1.80×0.60 – PRICE: €900 + VAT (€1,071)
• Independent authors: space 0.90×0.60 each – PRICE: €125 + VAT (€148.75) – for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All booths include electricity supply, chairs and black tablecloths.

/PROCEDURE FOR BOOTH RESERVATION

1. Please select the booth number you wish from the floor plan. Please note that booth selection will be strictly based on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. To ensure that your desired booth is still available, in addition to completing the registration form, it is mandatory to make a telephone reservation at +357 99361806.
3. To confirm your reservation, the corresponding amount must be deposited into the following bank account: IBAN: CY87005001250001250197040601 (Eurobank)
4. In the bank transfer description, the booth number must be written using Latin characters. Due to high demand, payment must be completed within three (3) working days. If payment is not received within one week of the initial reservation, the booth will be considered available again.
5. Completion of the registration form is MANDATORY.

/IMPORTANT NOTES

If you are a publishing house based OUTSIDE Cyprus, you may participate in the Fair through one of the following options:

(a) DIRECT PARTICIPATION WITH A BOOTH at the Limassol International Book Fair

Participation with a small or medium-sized booth for the three days of the Fair, 20–22 November.

(b) PARTICIPATION THROUGH REPRESENTATION by the Limassol International Book Fair

LIBF provides a large booth where publishing houses from Greece may be represented. Representation includes:

– A representation table measuring 1.80 x 0.60 m for the three days of the Fair (20–22 November).

– Participation cost per table: €142.80 (VAT included) for the three days, plus a sales commission which will be communicated directly by the Fair.

– Each publishing house may sublease up to three tables.

– Receipt and management of stock.

– Sale of books by the Fair’s team.

– Transport and logistics support.

– Listing on the exhibition floor plan with special signage.

– Inclusion in the printed Fair programme, which will be distributed throughout Cyprus before the event and at the entrances of the Fair.

– Listing on the Fair’s official website.

– The cost of shipping and returning books is the exhibitor’s responsibility. We also recommend considering shipment through BoxNow.

(c) REPRESENTATION THROUGH A LOCAL BOOKSTORE OR PUBLISHING HOUSE

• You may participate in the Limassol International Book Fair through a local bookstore or publishing house, following direct arrangements with them. The Limassol International Book Fair is not involved in any commercial agreement or cooperation process between the parties.
• If you are a bookstore or publishing house based in Cyprus and wish to represent publishing houses from abroad, you may contact them directly and arrange the representation. Agreements regarding financial terms, book transportation and booth staffing are made solely between the parties involved.
• The participation application must be submitted ONLY by the exhibitor’s representative in Cyprus.
• Representation of a publishing house requires AT LEAST ONE table dedicated exclusively to the represented publisher’s content.

Please note that booth selection will strictly follow a first-come, first-served basis.

/PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A BOOK PRESENTATION

Completion of the relevant application form is MANDATORY.

ALL STAGES will also operate on Friday, 20 November, for events and book presentations.

/IMPORTANT NOTES

• A prerequisite for the participation of any author on ANY of the Fair’s stages is that the publishing house with which the author collaborates participates in the Fair either through a direct booth or through representation.
• A prerequisite for booking a time slot for an event is that the event organiser participates in the Fair with a booth. Operating hours are from 10:00 to 20:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Due to the limited availability of time slots, all interested parties should submit their applications as early as possible. Once all submissions have been received, applicants will be informed in due time of the available time slot assigned to their event. Please note that this process will also follow a first-come, first-served basis.
• Responsibility for organising and promoting each event held at the Open Stage and Queen Eleanor Stage lies exclusively with the exhibitor undertaking the event. The Limassol International Book Fair will promote the events held on these stages [except in cases of special partnerships] through its social media channels, as well as through announcements and signage within the venue.
• Events are free of charge for exhibitors.

/TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Book Discounts

Offering discounts on books sold during the Fair is optional. Should an exhibitor choose to offer discounts, these may not exceed 30% of the recommended retail price. Publishing houses are exempt from this limitation and retain the right to determine the discount applied to their own exclusive publications. Failure to comply with this provision may result in exclusion from future editions of the Fair.

2. Permitted Exhibits

Only books and related publishing products may be exhibited and sold during the Fair. The sale of toys, electronic devices, or any other products unrelated to the nature and purpose of the Book Fair is strictly prohibited. In the event of a violation, the exhibitor will receive a formal warning. Repeated violations or failure to comply may result in exclusion from future editions.

3. Promotional Material

Exhibitors must display promotional and advertising materials exclusively within the boundaries of their assigned stand. The placement of promotional material in aisles, common areas, or any location that obstructs the safe movement of visitors is strictly prohibited.

4. Responsibility for Exhibits

The Organiser accepts no responsibility for the loss, theft, or damage of exhibits, products, or equipment belonging to exhibitors during the Fair. The security and protection of each stand, its contents, and any associated equipment remain the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.

5. Protection of Exhibits

Exhibitors are required to provide suitable covers or other protective measures for their exhibits and products during hours when the exhibition is closed to the public. The Organiser shall not be liable for any damage resulting from inadequate protection of exhibits.

6. Venue Security

The Organiser will provide general security for the exhibition venue on a 24-hour basis from 19 to 22 November 2026. This security service is intended solely for the overall protection of the venue and does not replace the exhibitor’s responsibility for safeguarding their stand, products, and equipment.

7. Exhibition Stands and Representation

Each exhibitor may rent only one (1) exhibition stand under the same company name or brand. The stand may display only books published or represented by the participating publishing house or bookstore.

Where an exhibitor represents other publishing houses, the exhibitor acting as the representative shall bear full responsibility for all financial obligations towards the Organiser. Any financial or commercial agreements between the representative and the represented publishers remain solely their own responsibility.

8. Cancellation Policy

Requests for cancellation of participation must be submitted in writing.

Cancellation requests received up to sixty (60) calendar days prior to the opening of the Fair may be considered for a partial refund of fees paid, at the sole discretion of the Organiser.

No refunds will be granted for cancellations submitted after the above deadline.

9. Book Sales During Events

For book presentations and other author events, where the author is represented by a specific exhibitor, the sale of books within the event venue shall be carried out exclusively by the exhibitor representing that author.

10. Loading and Unloading

Loading and unloading of books and exhibition equipment shall take place exclusively via the Carob Mill Complex parking area and only during the designated time slots communicated by the Organiser.

11. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting the participation application, each exhibitor confirms that they have read, understood, and fully accepted these Terms and Conditions.

The Organiser reserves the right to take any appropriate action in the event of non-compliance with the above provisions, including the exclusion of the exhibitor from future editions of the Limassol International Book Fair.