World Book Day events

Badajoz is marking World Book Day 2026 with a four-day Semana del Libro program built around live readings, storytelling and family events from April 23 to April 26. (aytobadajoz.es) The city lists Semana del Libro 2026 at the Museo de la Ciudad Luis de Morales, with dates that line up exactly with UNESCO’s April 23 World Book and Copyright Day observance. UNESCO says the day is held every year on April 23. (aytobadajoz.es; unesco.org) Local coverage in Extremadura says the program includes a Don Quijote reading marathon and cuentacuentos, or storytelling sessions, alongside other activities aimed at children and families. The events are part of the city’s wider April literary calendar. (hoy.es) World Book Day in Spain often lands as a mix of civic culture and school-age programming, and Badajoz’s schedule follows that pattern with museum-based events before the city’s larger annual book fair opens in May. The city has already announced the 45th Feria del Libro de Badajoz for May 8 through May 17. (unesco.org; aytobadajoz.es) UNESCO frames April 23 as a celebration of books “for all age groups,” and Badajoz’s local agenda reflects that with public readings and children’s activities rather than a trade-focused program. The city’s official agenda places Semana del Libro in the culture section and the May fair separately under Feria del Libro. (unesco.org; aytobadajoz.es) The separation matters in practical terms: Semana del Libro runs for four days at the Museo de la Ciudad Luis de Morales, while the 45th Feria del Libro is scheduled for 10 days on the Paseo de San Francisco. The fair’s official site is already promoting authors including Luis Alberto de Cuenca, Santiago Díaz, Raquel Díaz Reguera and Juan del Val. (aytobadajoz.es; ferialibro.aytobadajoz.es) That leaves Badajoz with two linked April-and-May book events: a World Book Day week centered on reading aloud, and a later fair centered on authors, exhibitors and the city’s main literary gathering. (aytobadajoz.es; aytobadajoz.es)