LA Times Festival of Books 2025 in Los Angeles

The annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is held every April at the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles. This event has become an essential part of the LA cultural and educational scene, promoting literacy and reading. But it's also a fun event for book-lovers with plenty of original works of art and photography on display.

The program of events ranges from poetry readings to culinary classes—there is something for every age and wallet. The latest festivals' lineups featured 500 authors, including Stacey Abrams, Meghan Trainor, Laura Dern, and other celebrities. Festival events include panels with authors discussing a common subject, storytelling, and performances for children. Los Angeles Times Book Prize is the main highlight of the festival.

The focus of this free and open to the public festival is celebrating the written word. The largest book festival in the US was founded in 1996. Every year it attracts over 155,000 readers as well as vendors, authors, and publishers.

If you arrive at LA Times Festival of Books by car, you must be looking for parking options. You can find some lots across Downey Way Parking Structure, Royal Street Parking Structure, or Flower Street Parking Structure.