Fair Entry
Advance registration is highly encouraged due to limited capacity in the buildings and crowdflow throughout the different spaces.
Tickets at the door are subject to availability. Purchase tickets and register for programs below.
TICKETS
Location
ArtCenter College of Design
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Fair Hours
Thursday, May 7
Opening Night
6–9 PM, $30
Friday, May 8
11 AM – 7 PM, $8
Saturday, May 9
11 AM – 7 PM, $8
Sunday, May 10
11 AM – 6 PM, Free
Transportation & Parking
Limited free parking is available at 1111 S. Arroyo Parkway on ArtCenter’s South Campus.
Paid parking lots can be found in the surrounding area, along with street parking.
Visitors are encouraged to carpool or take the Metro A Line to Fillmore Station which is located one block away from South Campus.
Opening Night
Thursday, May 7, 6–9 PM
The official kick-off event of LAABF 2026 and first opportunity to visit the Fair! The event will feature courtyard performances presented in collaboration with Orange Radio & Homebody featuring sonrisita, leavemieralone, and Mia Carucci, as well as the launch of a new ticket edition by Amia Yokoyama.
Purchase an Opening Night ticket here
Accessibility
ArtCenter’s South Campus is ADA-compliant. Each building has accessible elevators; bathrooms are gender neutral and wheelchair accessible. All Classroom programs will be archived with closed captions after the Fair concludes. Please write to fairinfo@printedmatter.org for more specific access-related questions.
Dog Policy:
Service dogs are permitted with proper documentation. Emotional support animals are not permitted.
COVID-19 Protocol:
Guests, exhibitors, and staff will adhere to any and all guidelines set forth for gatherings by federal, state, and local officials and pursuant to applicable law. Visitor crowdflow will be regulated through ticketing, timed entry, and security.
Community Guidelines
Over the course of four days, the LA Art Book Fair welcomes thousands of international publishers and visitors. This document outlines some basic community guidelines and expectations for conduct. It serves to underline the importance of treating one another with care and respect, in order to foster a positive and safe environment for all.