2026 Savannah Book Festival

Free Festival Saturday is the heart of the Savannah Book Festival. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, more than 40 nationally-recognized authors from wide-ranging genres will take the stage in historic Downtown Savannah to share their insights, inspirations, and stories. These free 30-minute presentations, followed by audience Q&As and book signings, take place across some of the city’s most iconic venues, including museums, churches, and theaters. With genres spanning fiction, nonfiction, memoir, history, science, and more, there’s something for every kind of reader.