Bookfest Chisinau opens September 2

Bookfest Chisinau opened on September 2 at the MediaCor Center of Moldova State University, starting a five-day international book fair that runs through September 6. Organizers said the 2026 edition brings together publishers from Moldova and Romania and offers a program of book launches, debates, meetings with writers and autograph sessions. (moldpres.md) Moldpres reported that the fair was inaugurated on Wednesday and described it as a public invitation to “celebrate books for five days.” (logos-pres.md) More than 700 books are being presented this year and about 80 events are scheduled, according to Logos Press. The outlet said more than 30 publishing houses from Moldova and Romania are taking part in the fair, presenting new titles across the five-day program. (moldpres.md) ### Where is the fair taking place, and how long does it run? The MediaCor Center at 60 Alexei Mateevici Street is the main venue for Bookfest Chisinau 2026, according to the official Bookfest site. The fair runs from September 2 to September 6 within Moldova State University, while Moldpres said some events are also being held at other cultural venues in the capital. September 2 marked the official opening day, with Moldpres reporting that the inauguration was scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at MediaCor. (moldpres.md) The Romanian-language Moldpres preview described Chisinau as an early-September meeting point for readers from Moldova and Romania. (logos-pres.md) ### How big is this year’s edition? More than 30 publishers are participating in the 2026 fair, according to Logos Press. The same report said the event includes over 700 book titles and approximately 80 events, making the program larger than a simple sales fair and closer to a multi-day literary calendar. Hundreds of titles, special offers, book launches and writer meetings await visitors, Moldpres reported in its opening-day coverage. (bookfest.ro) The news agency said publishers from both Moldova and Romania are represented. ### Who is behind the event? Bookfest Chisinau is the ninth edition of the fair, Moldpres reported in an August 28 preview. (moldpres.md) That report said the event returns this year under the Bookfest banner at MediaCor in Chisinau. Moldpres said the 2026 edition is held under the high patronage of Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan. (logos-pres.md) The agency’s opening-day report also quoted organizers describing Bookfest Chisinau as more than a commercial fair, framing it as a shared cultural meeting place for Romanian-language publishing across the two countries. (moldpres.md) ### What can visitors expect once they arrive? Book launches, debates, meetings with authors and autograph sessions are part of the announced program, according to Logos Press. The official Bookfest events page also lists sessions with named participants from Romanian and Moldovan publishing and literary circles across the week. (moldpres.md) Admission is free, according to the official Bookfest Chisinau page. The organizer’s site says visitors can attend the fair at MediaCor throughout the September 2-6 run. ### What happens next during the five-day run? September 6 is the final day of the 2026 edition, according to Moldpres and the official Bookfest site. Until then, readers can find the fair at the MediaCor Center and follow the scheduled launches, debates and author appearances listed by organizers for the remaining days of the event. (moldpres.md) (bookfest.ro) (logos-pres.md)