2026 Fair Schedule
Cambridge Premier (PBFA)
20th February 2026, 12:00 - 18:0
021st February 2026, 10:00 - 16:30
70 dealers offering a huge quantity of collectable and decorative printed material in the beautiful St. Barnabas Church.
For further details, please visit
https://www.pbfa.org/fairs/cambridge-premier-book-fair-february-2026
Firsts London (ABA)
14th May 5:00 - 21:00
15th May 11:00 - 20:00
16th May 11:00 - 18:00
17th May 11:00 - 17:00
One of the highlights of the rare books calendar, and one the world's most popular and high-profile rare book events. Whether you're a collector looking for the next masterpiece to add to your library, or a bibliophile who loves browsing second-hand classics, Firsts London is the event for you. Discover titles by distinguished authors, ephemera from celebrity readers and manuscripts from history's great moments, all in the heart of Chelsea.
Visit https://www.firstslondon.com/ for further information.
Bath (ABA and PBFA)
31st July 2026, 12:00 - 18:00
1st August 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
Fold the Corner’s second time exhibiting in the beautiful city of Bath. 85 PBFA and ABA members will be offering antiquarian, vintage and secondhand books, prints, maps, and other printed materials for sale at the Bath Pavilion.
Full details are available at https://www.pbfa.org/fairs/bath-book-fair-july-2026
York National (PBFA)
11th September 2026, 12:00 - 19:00
12th September 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Another highlight in the rare book calendar, the York National Book Fair has grown into one of the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian & out-of-print book fair in the UK and Europe.
At the fair, you will find books over 500 years old, be able to review copies of recently published works, and everything in between. The book fair will take place at York Racecourse.
Find out more: https://www.pbfa.org/fairs/york-national-book-fair-september-2026
Chelsea (ABA)
30th October : Time TBC
31st October: Time TBC
There’s always fun to be had at the Chelsea Book Fair. Held annually in the beautiful and historic Chelsea Old Town Hall, the fair brings together over 80 dealers specialising in rare books, first editions, maps, prints, manuscripts and ephemera from all over the world. There’s something for every interest and budget, making this a friendly and inspiring experience for all collectors, or those looking for a special gift.
Firsts: Hong Kong
TBC
Fold the Corner hopes to make its first international appearance in Hong Kong this December! Follow along for updates as the year progresses, and for news of the fair itself you can always visit the website, https://firstshongkong.com/