Portland Book Festival, the largest celebration of books and storytelling in the Pacific Northwest, returns November 2-8. 2026. Be part of the crowd that fills downtown for packed conversations with authors, intimate readings, workshops, pop-up events, and more. With best-selling authors, emerging voices, and readers descending on the city, festival-goers are destined for a festival full of unforgettable conversations and shared experiences.
Read below for pass descriptions, what’s included, and how to purchase tickets to individual events taking place outside of the main festival day on Saturday, November 7.
GENERAL ADMISSION Festival Pass | $20 in-advance, $27 at Box Office
General Admission Festival Pass includes:
- General Admission wristband for all Saturday Portland Book Festival events
- $5 Book Fair voucher
- Admission to Portland Art Museum
- Individual add-on tickets to events at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and premiere book + reserved seating at the Newmark will be required. Add on ticketed events here.
UMBRELLA ALL-ACCESS Pass | $195 — 2026 UMBRELLA PASSES ARE SOLD OUT
Buy an Umbrella All-Access Pass and make the absolute most of your festival experience on Saturday, November 7! Umbrella All-Access Pass includes:
- General Admission wristband for all Saturday Portland Book Festival events
- Reserved Premium Seat plus book for: both Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall events with headlining authors on Saturday, November 7 (requires ticket holders to confirm selected events in advance)
- Early entry to Readers Night and exclusive tote bag, plus PBF swap at the Exhibitor Fair on Friday, November 6
- $5 Book Fair voucher
- Admission to Portland Art Museum
Please note: Umbrella All-Access Passes must be purchased prior to Oct. 15. Once purchased, passholders will receive direct communication from our service team to confirm event selections at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and the Newmark. We will help create and confirm your day-of schedule for Sat. Nov 7 in advance, in order to ensure reserved seating and that your selected events don’t overlap
ARTS FOR ALL (with Oregon Trail Card/SNAP ID) | $5
YOUTH (Under 17 or 18 with High School ID) | FREE
VETERANS / ACTIVE MILITARY (ID REQUIRED) | FREE
Note: $5 Book Fair voucher is not included with Arts for All, Youth, Veterans/Active Military, or any free/ discounted passes. Full price will be charged if you are unable to produce your Oregon Trail/ SNAP card, student ID, or Military ID when claiming your discounted Festival Pass.