Più libri più liberi 2027 – Rome, Italy

What to expect

Più libri più liberi, translated as More Books, More Freedom, is the most important fair for small and medium-sized Italian publishing and is Italy’s largest fair dedicated exclusively to small and independent publishers. Founded in 2002 and organized by the Italian Publishers Association (AIE), the National Fair of Small and Medium Publishing is now well into its twenties and has established itself as one of the most beloved literary events in Italy, both by publishers and readers.

Visitors can expect a vibrant cultural programme that brings major authors and intellectuals together with 569 to 600 publishers from across Italy presenting their news and their catalog to the public. The Fuksas-designed complex hosts around 700 events, bringing together publishers, authors, translators, illustrators, and readers in a unique atmosphere celebrating independent publishing. The fair is considered the most important literary event in Rome, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, making it one of country’s most influential events for publishing industry.

The fair offers more than exhibition space, including a 500-square-meter PLPL Business Centre for publishing professionals and a diverse cultural programme that includes author readings, panel debates, musical performances, and initiatives to promote reading. Since 2017 the event has been held at capital’s new conference centre, La Nuvola, designed by star architect Massimiliano Fuksas, where exhibition space is bigger and location renews fair to meet needs of publishers and visitors. Expect discovery of new voices, independent catalogues, and passionate debates on freedom of expression and contemporary culture.

イベント日程

December 2027 (Dates TBD)
All official opening hours, daily programme, and cultural events will be published on https://plpl.it/. For information contact +39 06 9522 2150 or info@plpl.it.

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会場と展示会場

Più libri più liberi takes place at Roma Convention Centre La Nuvola, Viale Asia 40/44, EUR District, Rome, Italy. La Nuvola, The Cloud, is the new congress center in Rome designed by famous architect Massimiliano Fuksas, an iconic structure of steel and glass that has hosted fair since 2017. The exhibition space is bigger than previous venues, with modern facilities, multiple levels, auditoriums, and open areas for publisher stands and cultural events.

The exhibition site is organized across La Nuvola’s levels, with ground floor hosting main exhibition area for small and medium publishers, upper levels hosting PLPL Business Centre, meeting rooms, and auditoriums for talks and panels. The complex offers stunning views of EUR district, wide boulevards for visitor flow, and integrated services including bookshop, café, and press areas.

La Nuvola is located in EUR, Rome’s modern business district, easily accessible by metro and well-connected to city centre. The venue’s design, with its cloud-like suspended structure, symbolizes fair’s commitment to innovation and freedom, providing inspiring environment for celebration of independent publishing.

全プログラム

The full programme at Più libri più liberi combines exhibition, professional development, and cultural celebration, offering 700 events across multiple days.

Exhibition Programme: Core exhibition featuring 569 to 600 publishers from across Italy, presenting their news and catalog to public. Publishers include small and medium independent houses covering fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, graphic novels, and academic publishing. Stands are organized by publisher, allowing visitors to discover diverse catalogs and meet publishers directly.

Cultural Programme: Diverse cultural programme that includes author readings, panel debates, musical performances, and initiatives to promote reading. General programme always brings major authors and intellectuals, with presentations of new books, debates on contemporary issues, and performances combining literature with music and visual arts.

Professional Programme: Professional programme includes research presentations such as Gli altri modi di leggere, Other ways of reading, to be presented as part of professional programme, alongside conferences on publishing market trends, distribution challenges, and promotion of reading among young audiences.

Business Centre Programme: PLPL Business Centre offers dedicated area for publishing professionals with B2B meetings, rights trading, and networking, supporting internationalization of small and medium publishers.

The programme is designed to promote reading, support independent publishing, and create dialogue between publishers, authors, and readers.

Featured authors & speakers

Featured authors and speakers at Più libri più liberi include major Italian and international authors, intellectuals, and artists who represent diversity and quality of independent publishing.

Major Authors and Intellectuals: Programme brings major authors and intellectuals from contemporary literature, philosophy, journalism, and science, presenting new books and engaging in public debates. Previous editions featured acclaimed novelists, poets, essayists, and historians whose works are published by small and medium publishers.

Emerging Voices: Fair provides platform for emerging authors published by independent houses, including winners and finalists of Strega Prize Ragazze e Ragazzi, whose authors and translators are present at fair, alongside debut novelists and poets discovered by independent publishers.

Graphic Novel and Illustration Artists: Comic artists such as Michele Rech aka Zerocalcare, prominent figures in Italian graphic novel scene, participate in talks and signings, reflecting importance of visual storytelling in independent publishing.

International Guests: Fair hosts visits from foreign publishers and authors, including publishers from Poland and other countries invited to participate, fostering international exchange and translation rights.

Controversial and Engaged Voices: Fair has been centre of public debate, with presence of diverse publishers causing discussion among authors and artists, highlighting fair’s role as space for freedom of expression and pluralism, consistent with its name More Books, More Freedom.

Publishers & exhibitors

Publishers and exhibitors at Più libri più liberi represent heart of Italian independent publishing, with around 600 publishers from all over Italy presenting their catalogues.

Exhibitors include small and medium-sized publishing houses covering all genres including literary fiction, crime, science fiction, poetry, essay, art books, children’s literature, graphic novels, and self-publishing services. The fair is listed under publishing services categories including Self Publishing and Exhibition, reflecting support for diverse publishing models.

Notable exhibitors include historic independent houses that have shaped Italian literary scene, innovative young publishers focused on translation, poetry, and experimental literature, and regional publishers promoting local culture and languages. Presence includes publishers such as Passaggio al Bosco whose participation has caused discussion, illustrating diversity of viewpoints within fair.

Foreign publishers are invited to participate, with two Polish publishers WAM/Mando and Wydawnictwo Poznańskie in recent editions, alongside other European independents, enhancing international dimension.

All exhibitors are small and medium publishers as defined by Italian Publishers Association, excluding large groups, ensuring focus on independent editorial choices, bibliodiversity, and cultural risk-taking that characterizes independent publishing.

Book launches & presentations

Book launches and presentations are central to Più libri più liberi experience, with hundreds of new titles presented during fair.

New Releases Showcase: Each publisher presents its news and catalog to public, with new releases launched during fair, allowing visitors to discover latest titles before they appear in bookshops. Launches include fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and graphic novels.

Author Presentations: Authors present their books in dedicated spaces within La Nuvola, with readings, Q&A sessions, and signings, providing direct contact between writers and readers. Programme includes presentations of finalists for literary prizes such as Strega Prize Ragazze e Ragazzi.

Children’s Book Presentations: Dedicated programme for children’s literature with authors and illustrators presenting new picture books, middle-grade novels, and young adult titles, with interactive readings for families and schools.

Self-Publishing and Special Projects: Presentations of self-publishing projects and special editorial initiatives, including collaborative books, art books, and multimedia projects combining literature with music and visual arts.

Launches are spread across fair’s duration, with daily schedule published on official website and app, allowing visitors to plan personal itinerary.

Talks, panels & readings

Talks, panels, and readings form cultural heart of fair, offering 700 events that explore literature, society, and freedom.

Author Readings: Readings by major authors and emerging voices, with authors reading from new works and discussing creative process, providing intimate literary experiences.

Panel Debates: Panel debates on contemporary issues including freedom of expression, anti-fascist values, censorship, publishing industry challenges, and role of independent publishing in democracy. Recent editions included controversy over declaration of anti-fascism required for participating publishers, defended as reflection of constitutional foundation of Italian democracy, sparking national debate.

Professional Panels: Panels for publishing professionals discussing market data, reading habits, distribution, and promotion of reading, including presentation of research Other ways of reading.

Musical and Performance Events: Musical performances and initiatives combining literature with music, theatre, and visual arts, creating festive atmosphere celebrating book as cultural object.

Strega Prize Events: Special events bringing finalists of Strega Prize Ragazze e Ragazzi to Rome, with authors and translators discussing books and engaging with young readers.

Talks take place in auditoriums and open spaces within La Nuvola, with free access for ticket holders and live streaming for wider audience.

チケットの種類と来訪者アクセス

Più libri più liberi offers accessible ticket policy with special offers for families and young attendees, encouraging broad public participation in celebration of independent publishing.

General Admission Ticket: USD 10.80
Ticket price set at EUR 10.00, previously EUR 10.00, equivalent to approximately USD 10.80, providing access to all exhibition areas, author readings, panel debates, and cultural programme for one day. Ticket includes access to publisher stands, bookshop, and general programme events. Special offers for families and young attendees available with reduced rates.

Full Fair Pass: USD 32.40
Multi-day pass allowing access for entire duration of fair, previously priced around EUR 30.00, equivalent to approximately USD 32.40, ideal for dedicated readers, professionals, and visitors traveling from outside Rome who wish to attend multiple events.

Student and Under 18 Ticket: USD 5.40
Reduced ticket for students and young attendees, previously EUR 5.00, equivalent to approximately USD 5.40, supporting initiatives to promote reading among young audiences and school groups.

Professional and Business Centre Access: USD 0.00 to USD 10.80
Access to 500-square-meter PLPL Business Centre for publishing professionals included with professional accreditation, providing B2B meeting areas, rights trading facilities, and networking spaces. Professional accreditation requires proof of publishing industry role.

All tickets include access to 700 events, with some high-demand events requiring reservation due to limited auditorium capacity. Tickets available through official website https://plpl.it/ and on-site at La Nuvola.

プロフェッショナルおよび業界へのアクセス

Professional and industry access at Più libri più liberi is facilitated through dedicated Business Centre and professional programme, supporting small and medium publishers.

PLPL Business Centre offers 500-square-meter area for publishing professionals with meeting tables, Wi-Fi, and services for rights trading, translation negotiations, and distribution agreements. Business Centre is accessible to publishers, agents, translators, librarians, and booksellers upon professional accreditation.

Professional programme includes conferences on publishing market, research presentations, and workshops for publishers on digital marketing, distribution, and internationalization. International guests including foreign publishers are invited, with two Polish publishers participating in recent editions, fostering cross-border collaborations.

Industry access also includes press accreditation for specialized press, bloggers, and cultural journalists covering independent publishing, with press office providing information, interview coordination, and high-resolution images.

The fair’s organization by Italian Publishers Association ensures strong representation of small and medium publishing interests, with advocacy for bibliodiversity and support for independent bookstores.

イベントルール

Ticket Requirement: Do you need ticket to access fair? Yes, ticket required for all visitors, with ticket price set at EUR 10 and special offers for families and young attendees.

Professional Conduct: Visitors must respect publishers, authors, and fellow readers, following staff instructions and respecting queues at stands and auditoriums. Fair promotes respectful debate and pluralism, consistent with More Books, More Freedom ethos.

Photography and Recording: Personal photography allowed in exhibition areas, but recording of talks and panels may require authorization. Professional photography requires press accreditation.

Book Purchases: Books can be purchased directly from publishers at stands, supporting independent publishers directly. Payment methods include cash and card.

子供: Families welcome, with dedicated children’s programme and activities. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Compliance: Organization reserves right to deny entry or remove visitors who disrupt events or violate fair’s values, including declaration of anti-fascism required for participating publishers in recent editions, reflecting constitutional foundation of Italian democracy.

行き方

Più libri più liberi takes place at Roma Convention Centre La Nuvola, Viale Asia 40/44, EUR District, Rome, easily reachable from city centre and airports.

By metro, La Nuvola is served by Metro Line B, EUR Fermi or EUR Palasport stations, with 10-minute walk to convention centre. Bus services including lines 170, 714, and 780 connect EUR with city centre and Termini station.

By car, venue is located in EUR district, connected to Grande Raccordo Anulare ring road with exits for EUR, and offers parking facilities at convention centre and nearby.

By plane, Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are connected via train and bus to city centre and then metro to EUR, with taxi services available.

Detailed travel information available on official website https://plpl.it/.

公共交通と駐車場

Public Transport: Most efficient way to reach La Nuvola is via Metro Line B to EUR Fermi station, directly connected to EUR district with wide boulevards and pedestrian areas leading to convention centre. During fair days, metro frequency is increased, and shuttle buses may operate between stations and venue. Bus lines serving Viale Asia and EUR provide additional connections. For visitors staying in central Rome, metro journey from Termini to EUR takes approximately 20 minutes, making it convenient for tourists combining fair with city visits.

駐車場: Roma Convention Centre La Nuvola offers parking facilities with several hundred spaces, including covered parking for visitors and reserved areas for exhibitors and disabled visitors. Parking fees are approximately USD 1.62 to USD 2.16 per hour, previously EUR 1.50 to EUR 2.00, with daily caps around USD 16.20. Nearby parking at EUR district shopping centres and public lots provides additional capacity. For sustainability, public transport recommended over driving, especially during peak weekend hours when queues at stands are expected. Electric vehicle charging stations and bike-sharing stations available near venue.

宿泊施設

Rome offers extensive accommodation options for all budgets, with EUR district providing convenient base for fair visitors.

EUR District: Business hotels and modern residences within walking distance of La Nuvola, ideal for exhibitors and visitors seeking proximity to venue and early access to events, including hotels with views of Fuksas cloud structure.

歴史的中心地: Boutique hotels and apartments in historic centre, close to tourist attractions, restaurants, and metro line to EUR, preferred by international visitors combining fair with cultural tourism.

Trastevere and Testaccio: Trendy neighborhoods with boutique hotels and B&Bs, offering vibrant nightlife and easy metro connections to EUR.

Fiumicino and Airport Area: Hotels near airports for visitors with early or late flights.

Early booking strongly recommended due to concurrent events in Rome. Official website provides hotel information.

食事と軽食

Food and refreshments at La Nuvola include café and restaurant areas offering coffee, snacks, and light meals for visitors spending full day at fair.

La Nuvola Café and Restaurant: On-site café offering Italian coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and salads, with seating areas for rest between publisher visits and talks. Restaurant offers hot meals with views of EUR district.

EUR District Restaurants: Wide range of restaurants in EUR including traditional Roman trattorias, pizzerias, and international cuisine, within walking distance of convention centre, ideal for lunch breaks and evening dinners after fair.

Street Food and Markets: EUR street food markets and food trucks during fair days offering quick bites including supplì, pizza, and seasonal specialties.

All food areas observe hygiene regulations, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

アクセスのしやすさ

Roma Convention Centre La Nuvola is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, with step-free access at all entrances, elevators connecting levels, wide aisles between publisher stands, accessible restrooms, and reserved seating in auditoriums.

Wheelchairs available on request at information points and reception desks. Venue has services for people with disabilities including assistance from staff and accessible shuttle services within complex. Guide dogs permitted. Hearing assistance systems available in conference auditoriums upon request.

For specific accessibility requirements or assistance during visit, contact +39 06 9522 2150 or info@plpl.it in advance to arrange support.

Best sessions & events to attend

Best sessions and events at Più libri più liberi include diverse cultural programme that brings major authors and intellectuals together.

Author Readings and Book Launches: Must-attend readings by major Italian authors presenting new novels and essays, offering opportunity to discover independent publishing catalogues and meet writers directly.

Strega Prize Ragazze e Ragazzi Events: Special sessions bringing finalists of prestigious children’s literature prize to Rome, with authors and translators discussing books and engaging with young readers.

Panel Debates on Freedom and Publishing: Engaging debates on freedom of expression, anti-fascism, and role of independent publishing, reflecting fair’s commitment to More Books, More Freedom and constitutional values.

Graphic Novel and Illustration Talks: Sessions with comic artists such as Zerocalcare and illustrators discussing visual storytelling and graphic novel trends.

Professional Programme Research Presentations: Presentation of research Other ways of reading exploring reading habits and market trends, valuable for publishing professionals and cultural policymakers.

These sessions represent heart of fair, combining literary discovery with civic engagement.

過去のハイライト

Previous editions of Più libri più liberi have confirmed position as most important Italian fair dedicated exclusively to independent publishing.

Recent edition hosted 569 publishers from across Italy, 700 events, and tens of thousands of visitors at La Nuvola in EUR, with Fuksas-designed complex providing bigger exhibition space and renewed location meeting needs of publishers and visitors. Fair attracted major authors and intellectuals, with diverse cultural programme including author readings, panel debates, musical performances, and initiatives to promote reading.

Highlights included presentation of research on reading habits, participation of foreign publishers from Poland and other countries, and events for Strega Prize Ragazze e Ragazzi finalists. Fair also became centre of national debate over anti-fascist pledge required for participating publishers, defended as reflection of constitutional foundation of Italian democracy and criticized as censorship, illustrating fair’s role in public discourse.

Previous editions established fair as beloved event in Italy, both by publishers and readers, with strong growth since moving to La Nuvola in 2017, and with 500-square-meter Business Centre supporting professional networking and rights trading.

公式チケットと登録

Official tickets and registration for Più libri più liberi 2027 are managed exclusively through official website https://plpl.it/ and official ticketing platform. General admission ticket price set at EUR 10, equivalent to approximately USD 10.80, with special offers for families and young attendees, including reduced student tickets.

Tickets provide access to all exhibition areas, 700 events, and cultural programme, with some high-demand auditorium events requiring reservation. Full fair pass for entire duration available for dedicated readers, previously around EUR 30, equivalent to USD 32.40.

Professional accreditation for Business Centre and press office requires online registration with proof of publishing industry role through organizer Italian Publishers Association. Group registration for schools and associations available online.

Beware of unofficial ticket sellers claiming to sell Più libri più liberi tickets at inflated prices. All official information including ticket prices, opening hours, publisher list, floor plan, and cultural programme is available only on official website. For assistance, contact +39 06 9522 2150 or info@plpl.it, with venue at Roma Convention Centre La Nuvola, Viale Asia 40/44, EUR, Rome.

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