At a Glance

  • Date: 15 February 2025
  • Location: Prince Sultan Cultural Center, Jazan
  • Event: Jazan Book Fair 2025

Jazan Book Fair 2025, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission under the theme "Jazan Reads," saw dense turnout from reading and culture enthusiasts. Its opening coincided with the weekend, helping draw large numbers of visitors across all age groups.

Held for the first time in the Jazan region, the fair is a new cultural landmark added to the Kingdom's map of literary fairs, with the participation of more than 300 local and international publishing houses and agencies, presenting thousands of titles across literary, intellectual and scientific fields.

Standout Events and an Engaged Audience

The event was not limited to book displays: the fair's pavilions saw wide interaction from visitors, particularly in the Children's Zone, which includes an interactive theatre and creative workshops aimed at fostering a love of reading among children. Dialogue spaces and literary evenings also drew strong attendance, with the stage at the Prince Sultan Cultural Center hosting an elite group of writers and creatives in cultural sessions that enriched the literary scene.

The fair's cultural programme included more than 350 diverse events, including poetry evenings, meetings with novelists and thinkers, and specialized workshops targeting both adults and children, making the event an ideal destination for lovers of literature and thought, and boosting the fair's standing as a quality addition to the Saudi cultural scene.