Buenos Aires Book Fair

The Buenos Aires Book Fair is an eagerly awaited annual event in the Argentine capital. More than a million people head for this three-week event at the La Rural exhibition complex where each year special lectures are run. In the past they have covered the history of jazz, workshops on scriptwriting and the history of Argentine art, all given by leading professors and lecturers. Alongside the events for specialists and publishing professionals, there are exhibitions and book sales of literature in all languages, educational activities including discussion forums, roundtables, book readings, presentations and signings, courses, workshops and activities for children and adolescents, all of which are divided into international and national sections.