The 2026 Book Fair is one of the must-see events in April in Buenos Aires, and this year’s edition also features three must-see themed areas where you can read in a different setting or take the best photos while choosing your next book. Lose yourself in the space dedicated to El Eternauta, the Borges corner, or the World of Alice in Wonderland, and find out when to enjoy the themed areas of the Book Fair for free.
Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Borges, and El Eternauta: The themed areas you can visit for free this weekend in Buenos Aires
The 2026 Book Fair has already opened in Buenos Aires, and this year there’s something drawing more attention than the books: there are several immersive themed spaces that look like they’ve come straight out of a movie, and you can explore them without paying extra (including free admission).
These aren’t your typical booths. They’re experiences designed to immerse you in different universes—from Argentine classics to fantasy worlds—while you discover new authors and choose the next book to take home.
The Harry Potter Corner
One of the most sought-after areas is the themed space inspired by Harry Potter. It has the perfect atmosphere and special details that fans are looking for, making it a must-visit for those who want to start reading Harry Potter or immerse themselves in his world for a while.
El Eternauta returns with its own installation
The Argentine classic, which is also a Netflix series, has a special place at the Buenos Aires Book Fair, with an exhibition that brings it into the present. The space dedicated to El Eternauta connects with its history, its aesthetic, and the current cultural moment, featuring all the details you saw in the series—details that are now part of everyone’s imagination when we think of El Eternauta.
A must-see: A maze inspired by Borges
There’s also a unique themed experience inspired by one of Argentina’s most important writers: a maze paying tribute to Jorge Luis Borges.
This Borges-inspired labyrinth isn’t just visual: it plays with the idea of getting lost, exploring, and moving through literary references. It inspires you to step inside the mind of this iconic writer and immerse yourself in the captivating, immersive stories of his tales.
The fair’s themed areas: A journey into the world of Alice in Wonderland
The world of Alice in Wonderland also has its own themed area at the book fair, with a setting that blends fantasy, colors, and scenes that seem unreal. The cat, the hatter, lots of green, and giant elements to make you feel tiny and immersed in Alice’s fantastical world.
The key tip: how to enjoy these themed areas for free
When you visit the book fair, you’ll be able to enjoy all these themed areas because they’re part of the fair’s booths and are included in the admission price.
Remember that with your ticket, you’ll receive coupons worth the same amount as your ticket to redeem for books at the booths, and you’ll also receive a book voucher for 12,000 pesos to use at bookstores once the fair is over.
Here’s a great tip: there are days when visiting the Buenos Aires Book Fair is free. When can you visit the book fair for free?
- Monday through Thursday starting at 8 p.m.
- Every day if you are a student, teacher, under 12 years old , have a disability, or have a Cultural Pass.
- April 25 starting at 8 p.m.
