Miami Book Fair 2026 fills the blocks around Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus with authors, booksellers and readers from all over. It runs from November 15 to 22, and the Street Fair takes over the last three days.
Our Downtown offices are about a six-minute walk from the campus. So this guide covers both sides of the visit: planning the fair, and sorting out your cash on the way in.
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Miami Book Fair 2026: dates and schedule
The fair runs from Sunday, November 15 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132.
The Street Fair, with booksellers, independent publishers, food and the Children’s Alley, runs from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22. Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Friday and Saturday it’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Miami Book Fair Street Fair tickets
Friday, November 20 is free for everyone. On Saturday and Sunday you need a ticket:
| Ticket | Single day | Multiday |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $12 | $18 |
| Senior (62+) | $7 | $12 |
| Teen (13 to 18) | $5 | $8 |
Kids 12 and under get in free, and so do Miami Dade College students, faculty and staff with a valid ID. You can buy tickets online on the official Street Fair page and skip the line at the gate.
IberoAmerican Authors Miami Book Fair program: events in Spanish
If you read in Spanish, look up the IberoAmerican Authors program. It brings together Hispanic authors, journalists, poets and artists who attend the fair each year.
The first session listed for 2026 is on opening day, Sunday, November 15, at 3:00 p.m.: Santiago Roncagliolo in conversation with María Antonieta Collins about El pastor y los lobos. It’s in person and free.
Miami Book Fair parking and getting there
The fair offers free parking in the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus garage at 500 NE 2nd Ave, with the entrance on NE 5th Street between First and Second avenues. Check the directions page for the 2026 dates before you drive.
Paid parking is also available nearby, in Miami Parking Authority Garage No. 3 (190 NE 3rd St.) and Garage No. 4 (100 SE 2nd St.). Both accept payment through PayByPhone.
If you’re coming by rideshare, the fair points drivers to the Green entrance on NE First Avenue, south of NE Third Street.
Metromover is free and runs through Downtown. The fair says to exit at College Bayside or College North. You can reach Metromover from Metrorail at Government Center or from the MiamiCentral Brightline station.
Bring some cash for the Street Fair
Many booths take cards. Still, small independent sellers and food stands tend to move faster with cash, and small bills help when the card reader is slow and the line behind you is long. It’s also an easy way to keep a budget at a book fair, where one more book always seems like a good idea.
Planning ahead for Miami Book Fair 2026 means deciding how much you want to spend on books and food before you get there, and exchanging that amount in advance.
For more on why cash still matters on the road, read why cash is still important for travelers.
Currency exchange Downtown Miami, a few blocks from the fair
Our Downtown offices are at 256 NE 1st St and 278 NE 1st St, about 0.3 miles from the Wolfson Campus, a six-minute walk. Customers get free parking at our Downtown location. You can see both offices on our locations page.
Need a currency exchange Downtown Miami visitors can reach on foot? Both offices are on NE 1st Street, so you can stop on your way to the fair or on your way back.
- Order online and pick up. Click Order Online on miamimoneyexchange.us, choose one of our Downtown locations, and an advisor will contact you with the rate details.
- More than 80 currencies. Euros, pounds, Canadian dollars, Latin American pesos and more.
- Your passport. For transactions over $1,000, we ask visitors for their passport, home address and phone number.
- Weekend hours. Saturday, November 21: 278 NE 1st St, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; 256 NE 1st St, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sunday, November 22: 278 NE 1st St, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 256 NE 1st St, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
A simple plan for Street Fair weekend:
- Before you go: buy your Saturday or Sunday ticket online. Friday is free.
- On the way in: order online and pick up your dollars at one of our Downtown offices.
- At the fair: keep a few small bills for food stands and independent sellers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Miami Book Fair 2026?
From November 15 to 22, 2026, at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami. The Street Fair runs from November 20 to 22.
How much are Miami Book Fair Street Fair tickets?
Friday, November 20 is free. On Saturday and Sunday, an adult single-day ticket is $12 and a multiday ticket is $18. Kids 12 and under are free.
Is the Miami Book Fair 2026 free?
Street Fair admission is free on Friday, November 20, and kids 12 and under get in free every day. Saturday and Sunday need a ticket. The opening-day IberoAmerican Authors session on November 15 is also free.
What time does the Street Fair open?
Gates open at 9 a.m. The Street Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Where can I park for the Miami Book Fair?
Miami Book Fair parking is free in the Wolfson Campus garage at 500 NE 2nd Ave. Check the fair’s directions page for the 2026 dates.
Is Metromover free?
Yes. Metromover is free, and the fair says to exit at College Bayside or College North.
Is there a currency exchange near the Miami Book Fair?
Yes. Miami Money Exchange is at 256 and 278 NE 1st St, about a six-minute walk from the Wolfson Campus.
At the Book Fair?
We’re a short walk away at 256 and 278 NE 1st St, Miami, FL 33132.
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