Original article: Santiago: La Furia del Libro anuncia su edición de invierno 2026 con 330 editoriales y una amplia programación cultural Santiago’s La Furia del Libro Announces Winter 2026 Edition with 330 Publishers and Diverse Cultural Program From May 28 to May 31, the Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho in Santiago will host a new edition of La Furia del Libro, one of the most significant events for independent literary publishing in Chile and Latin America. The event offers free admission and runs continuously from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, featuring 330 publishers at its fair. This underscores its sustained growth and impact on the national book ecosystem, having attracted over 64,000 attendees at its previous edition.
Organizers of «La Furia» stated that this winter edition will allow visitors not only to explore the booths of participating publishers but also to attend book launches, discussions, workshops, and activities for all ages. «In total, more than 100 activities will take place across 7 simultaneous stages. Additionally, there will be a dedicated section for children and families, featuring specialized publishers and a stage with activities for kids.
A food court with diverse local culinary entrepreneurs will also be available,» detailed the organizers. Professional Development In this context, the workshop and talk series titled «Professionals of the Book Industry» will be held, focusing on the professionalization and internationalization of stakeholders within the publishing ecosystem. This series will gather national and international specialists to discuss topics ranging from the fundamentals of publishing and copyright management to graphic identity development, catalog internationalization, and building relationships with booksellers and other players in the book chain.
«Activities will cater to both newcomers interested in entering the publishing world and those already involved looking to refine their skills or expand their project reach, especially as Chile prepares to be the guest of honor at Frankfurt 2027,» noted La Furia organizers. Alongside this training axis, the fair will offer a wide array of activities for the general public, developed in partnership with various stakeholders in the book, reading, and independent publishing community. On the morning of the first day, the fourth edition of the Seminar on Mediation in School Libraries: Experiences, Collections, and Independent Publishers will be held, organized in collaboration with Fundación La Fuente, aimed at teachers, librarians, and reading mediators.
Throughout the 4 days, various activities will be conducted alongside CIPER and Fundación Palabra, including programs for children and the Nuevas Plumas contest. Additionally, there will be initiatives supporting Librería Crisis, which recently suffered from a fire in Valparaíso, and the participation of Centro Cultural Letras Públicas with two activities, including a workshop and the launch of a new edition of its magazine Fábrica de Letras. «This program includes book launches, children’s workshops, and a discussion with renowned muralist and National Prize of Plastic Arts, Mono González, who is also the designer of this edition’s poster,» added La Furia.
The complete schedule will be published soon on the La Furia del Libro website and social media channels. Carolina Ruiz, editor and director of La Furia del Libro, recalled that the initiative «was born in 2009 to give visibility to independent publishing,» and after 17 years and 25 editions, «we have gone from being a small gathering that started with just 17 publishers to becoming a massive fair at Estación Mapocho. » «This consolidation is not only reflected in our free access and the growing presence of regional and international labels but also in the strengthening of our professional network.
The growth of La Furia reflects a diverse reading audience seeking options that don’t always find their place within traditional circuits,» Ruiz explained. «Today, La Furia transcends the idea of a mere fair: it is a massive cultural ecosystem. It serves as a meeting point for readers, families, and book professionals while maintaining its foundational commitment to bibliodiversity and independent publishing,» highlighted the event’s director.