Madrid Book Fair Closes Early Due to Rain Alert, Sales Down from 2025
The 85th edition of the Madrid Book Fair closed with provisional figures showing a decline compared to 2025. As of the last Thursday before the final weekend, 430,845 copies were sold, generating €7,260,000 in revenue. In 2025, the same provisional balance reported over €7.5 million in revenue and 450,749 copies sold. The final figures will be released on Wednesday, June 17. The fair's last day was affected by a storm alert, prompting organizers to close the booths early at 6:00 PM and cancel all scheduled signings and activities.
Key facts
- Madrid Book Fair closed its 85th edition with provisional figures.
- 430,845 copies sold and €7,260,000 revenue as of last Thursday.
- In 2025, provisional balance reported over €7.5 million and 450,749 copies.
- Final figures to be released on Wednesday, June 17.
- Storm alert forced early closure at 6:00 PM on the last day.
- All signings and activities were suspended due to weather.
- A Russian attack damaged the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO site, and the Ukrainian film archive headquarters.
- The fair saw lower sales compared to the previous year.
Entities
Institutions
- Madrid Book Fair
- UNESCO
- Dormition Cathedral
- Ukrainian film archive
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Kyiv
- Ukraine