The New Hampshire Book Festival is set to return in 2025
Book lovers, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated New Hampshire Book Festival (NHBF) is returning for its second year on October 3 and 4, 2025, in beautiful Concord, NH!
Following a spectacular inaugural year, the 2025 festival is set to bring together over 50 incredible authors from across the country. Whether you love fiction, nonfiction, poetry, thrillers, fantasy, or children's literature, there will be something for every reader to enjoy!
What to Expect:
Two Ticketed Keynote Events – The festival kicks off on Friday, October 3, with two special keynote sessions: one designed for schoolkids and another for adult readers. Stay tuned for exciting author announcements—coming soon!
Free & Open-to-All Events – On Saturday, October 4, dive into a full day of literary excitement featuring:
• Author conversations, panels, and readings
• Meet-and-greet book signings
• A lively street festival on a closed-off section of South Main Street, packed with exhibitors, vendors, and delicious food trucks
Where It’s Happening:
Once again, the NHBF will take over the Capitol Center for the Arts and dedicated festival tents along South Main Street in downtown Concord—creating the perfect setting for a fall weekend full of bookish magic.
We can’t wait to celebrate the power of books with you! Make sure to save the date: October 3-4, 2025. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event and get ready for an unforgettable literary experience!
