Book Arsenal: Four Days of Literature and Arts
Over the course of four days, the festival will host 400 diverse events.
The 13th Book Arsenal kicks off today, May 29th, and will run until June 1st.
Visitors can look forward to more than 200 events, including the Focus Theme program and the Main program, alongside curated and special programs, featuring discussions, lectures, readings, workshops, author meet-and-greets, as well as musical and performative events.
More than 250 guests will participate in the 13th Book Arsenal, including writers, translators, poets, journalists, publishers, educators, and cultural figures from Ukraine, as well as Austria, the UK, Israel, Canada, Germany, Norway, Poland, the USA, France, the Czech Republic, and Sweden.
The book fair will feature 100 major and 11 small publishers, along with partner booths from military and volunteer initiatives.
This year, the Illustrator Fair returns, showcasing 12 artists presenting their works in various visual styles and techniques.
Additionally, 17 exhibition projects will be unveiled during the festival.
Working hours: May 29, Thursday: from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (entry from 4:00 PM), May 30, Friday: from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, May 31, Saturday: from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, June 1, Sunday: from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Location: Art Arsenal,
Ticket prices: 200 UAH, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children aged 12 and older) — 500 UAH, pass (all festival days for one person) — 500 UAH.
Free admission is available for: holders of annual passes for the 20th anniversary of the Art Arsenal; children under 12; pensioners; persons with disabilities and one accompanying person; combat veterans; families of fallen defenders; internally displaced persons with appropriate identification.