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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2023

  • University of Southern California University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90089 United States (map)

The nation’s largest literary event is back with an in-person event scheduled for this spring, April 22 and 23, on the lovely campus of the University of Southern California. Join us for one-on-one conversations, exciting panels, readings by your favorite authors, musical performances, and so much more!


Festival information

Who attends the festival?

The festival attracts approximately 155,000 people each year of all ages from Southern California and other parts of the country.

How much is admission?

General admission to the festival grounds at USC is free. Indoor panel tickets are free, but a reservation fee will be charged. Certain additional events during the festival weekend may require a paid ticket.

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Tickets

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Indoor & outdoor events information

All outdoor events are free to attend. Indoor panels require a small fee for advance reservations. You must have a ticket to attend an indoor event.

Guests with panel tickets

Must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled panel start time to ensure seating. Tickets are non-refundable.