The national government, through Decree 255/2026, authorized the temporary importation of books and materials intended for the Fiftieth Buenos Aires International Book Fair Aires, which will take place at the La Rural Fairgrounds in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires from April 21 to May 11, 2026.
The measure responds to a request from The Book Foundation and covers certain tariff headings (49.01, 49.02, 49.03, 49.04, 49.05 and 49.11), corresponding to books, atlases, music books and other editorial materials, as well as printed or digital media and complementary items such as catalogs, brochures, promotional and exhibition materials. All goods must originate from and come from the countries participating in the event.
The special regime allows the temporary entry of these goods with exemption from import duties and other taxes, provided that they are intended exclusively for exhibition during the fair.
This edition is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Peru and from the Embassy of Ukraine in Argentina, which reinforces its international character and cultural exchange.
Within this framework, the fair has consolidated a five-decade trajectory as one of the most relevant cultural events in the region.
Edition 50: Useful information for visitors
The 50th Buenos Aires International Book Fair will take place from 23 from April to 11 from May of 2026, with the following operating hours: Monday to Friday from 14 pm to 22 pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 13 pm to 22 pm, as indicated at the beginning of the note.
Free admission:
- Children up to 12 years old accompanied by an adult
- Accredited teachers
- People with disabilities
- Registered school visits
- Cultural Pass Holders
- Students, retirees and pensioners (Monday to Friday, except holidays)
No prior procedures are necessary: access is enabled upon presentation of the corresponding proof, in physical or digital format.
Entry value:
- Monday to Thursday: $8.000
- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: $12.000
Benefits:
With the ticket, the public receives a checkbook for $12.000 to be used in participating bookstores after the Fair has ended, plus coupons with additional benefits.
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