Soorts-Hossegor Book Fair
The summer literary event on the Landes coast since 1999
2026
About Hossegor Book Fair
Hossegor Book Fair — edition 2026
The 28th edition of the Soorts-Hossegor Book Fair will be held on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Hossegor city center. This new edition remains faithful to its focus on "biography and History" with conferences, round tables, book signings, and the presentation of the Hossegor City Biography Prize and the Short Story Prize.
Hossegor Book Fair 2026 — 28th Edition
The 28th edition of the Soorts-Hossegor Book Fair will be held from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Hossegor city center. This new edition continues the tradition of the fair created in 1999 and remains faithful to its editorial line: "biography and History", a common thread that has permeated conferences, round tables, and meetings with authors for over twenty-five years.
A Theme: Posthumous Reunions
The theme chosen for the 2026 short story competition is "The moment is also conducive to posthumous reunions", a quote from Farid Ameur's biography Lincoln, winner of the Hossegor City Biography Prize 2025. This theme will inform all the meetings and conferences of the fair, which will, as every year, bring together authors, biographers, and historians to meet the public from the Landes region.
The Fair's Format
The fair takes over the city center for three days: conferences and round tables are held at the City Hall, while the stands of regional publishers and booksellers are set up on the Place de la Concorde, which will be closed to traffic for the occasion. Book signing sessions are held continuously at the stands. The program also includes music, a manga workshop, and activities for young audiences.
Hossegor Literary Prizes
As with each edition, three distinctions will be awarded:
- The Hossegor City Biography Prize (1,500 €), selected by a jury of volunteer readers who meet from September to May.
- The Short Story Prize (500 €), rewarding an unpublished short story written on the imposed theme; the winning text is published in Côté Landes magazine, with a circulation of 20,000 copies.
- The Young Readers' Historical Comic Book Prize, awarded by a jury of over 75 students from four schools.
Detailed Program Coming Soon
The list of invited authors and the details of the conferences will be published in spring 2026 by the City of Soorts-Hossegor. To follow announcements, consult the Instagram account @salondulivrehossegor, the official Facebook page, or contact the organization at [email protected].
Prices Hossegor Book Fair 2026
Hours: Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
No reservation required, subject to availability for conferences.
Hossegor Book Fair — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 3 July to 5 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Hossegor Book Fair
Access to the fair
By car
Soorts-Hossegor is located on the Landes coast, 20 km north of Bayonne and 30 km south of Dax. From the A63 motorway, take the Capbreton-Hossegor exit and follow the signs to the town center. Free public parking is available in the center of Hossegor.
By train
The nearest stations are Bayonne (25 minutes by car) or Dax (30 minutes). Shuttles and buses from the XL'R network serve Hossegor from Bayonne and Dax.
By bike
Hossegor is accessible via the Landes coastal cycle paths. Bicycle racks are available near the fair venues.
Fair venues
Conferences are held at the Soorts-Hossegor Town Hall. Publisher and bookseller stands are set up on the Place de la Concorde, closed to traffic for the occasion, in the heart of the town.
Opening hours
The fair takes place over three days in July, usually from Friday to Sunday. Conferences are held in the morning (10 am-12 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm-6 pm). Book signings are available continuously at publisher and bookseller stands from 10 am to 7 pm.
Prices
Access to the fair is completely free: conferences, book signings, exhibitions, and workshops are freely accessible. No reservation is necessary, subject to availability for conferences.
Food and drink
Numerous restaurants, bars, and shops are within walking distance in the center of Hossegor. The covered market also offers a varied and quality catering service.
Accommodation
Hossegor offers a wide range of accommodation: hotels, campsites, seasonal rentals, and bed and breakfasts. Booking is recommended during the summer period, as July is a very popular month on the coast.
Further information
- Conferences are held indoors, in the air-conditioned hall of the Town Hall
- Book signing stands are set up outdoors in the square, bring sun protection
- The fair is accessible to people with reduced mobility
- Books by invited authors are available for sale at the stands of the booksellers present
Contact
Hossegor Tourist Office
Website: www.hossegor.fr
Facebook: Salon du livre d'Hossegor
An exceptional literary fair on the Landes coast
The Soorts-Hossegor Book Fair is a major literary event held every summer in the seaside resort of Hossegor, in the Landes region. Founded in 1999 by two literature enthusiasts, Pierre Dussain and Gérard Maignan, this fair has established itself over twenty-five years as an unmissable event for lovers of books and culture.
Hossegor, land of letters
Hossegor has a deep historical connection with literature. From the early 20th century, many writers and intellectuals chose to live in this seaside resort, seduced by the beauty of its landscapes between the ocean, lake, and pine forest. The Book Fair perpetuates this literary tradition by creating a privileged meeting space between authors and readers in an inspiring setting.
A high-caliber program
Each edition of the fair offers a rich program centered around a central theme, often related to biography and history. Thematic conferences bring together authors and personalities from the literary world for in-depth discussions. Round tables allow for diverse perspectives on major contemporary literary issues. Book signing sessions offer the public the opportunity to meet authors directly and have their books signed.
The Hossegor Literary Prizes
The fair awards two prestigious literary prizes. The City of Hossegor Biography Prize, with a €1,500 endowment, rewards the best biography of the year, selected by a jury of volunteer readers who meet from September to May. The Short Story Prize, with a €500 endowment, crowns an original text written on a given theme. These prizes have honored leading authors such as Dominique Bona and Jean Sévillia.
A unique setting between town and nature
The fair takes place in the town center of Soorts-Hossegor: conferences are held at the Town Hall, while stands of publishers and booksellers are set up on the Place de la Concorde, closed to traffic for the occasion. The Sporting-Casino hosted the fair for a long time, before it opened up more to the town. Exhibitions, public readings, and artistic workshops complete the program.
A free and popular event
The Soorts-Hossegor Book Fair is entirely free and open to all. It attracts thousands of visitors each year, from loyal readers to curious passers-by, in a friendly and accessible atmosphere. The fair is supported by the City of Soorts-Hossegor and benefits from the help of many volunteers.
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