Our 2026 Fest Schedule
2026 Unbound Festival Hub
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Schedule
See the full schedule of all of our poetry readings, special events, panels, and author conversations.
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Festival at a Glance
A high-level overview of each day of the festival, from Lit Crawl to Write On.
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Authors
The full list of every author and moderator visiting with us in 2026.
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Panels
Our panels are the heart of the festival, and this year we have more than ever.
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Author Conversations
Pairs of wonderful authors to discussing subjects as varied as monsters, presidents, and history.
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Lit Crawl
Local authors and writers, a poetry bee, and more awaits at venues across downtown.
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Author Signing Schedule - Coming Soon
Get your favorite books signed! Our guest authors will sign their books at Skylark Bookshop.
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Festival Map - Coming Soon
View a map of festival venues — and parking accommodations — in downtown Columbia
The Unbound Book Festival brings nationally and internationally recognized authors of world-class renown to Columbia, Missouri, to talk about their books, their work, and their lives.
Our mission is to bring together readers and writers to create diverse communities, and to expose participants to new ideas and authors in order to inspire a lifelong love of books and reading.
Unbound 2026
Our Unbound Book Festival keynote speaker Friday, April 17, 2026, will be award-winning author, environmentalist, and activist Terry Tempest Williams. Join us in Columbia, Missouri.
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