Friday, Nov. 13 & Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Charleston, S.C.
Most festival venues are within three blocks of Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. (See 2025 map below.)
First time at YALLFest? Check out our Festival Info page here!
Headliner Events
YALLFest does not require a general admission ticket and is free to enter, our three star-powered headliner events are ticketed. You can learn more about tickets on our schedule and festival info pages!
As we get the final panel schedule ready to post, the headliner listings have been temporarily hidden, but here’s the info:
10 am Opening Keynote with Tahereh Mafi, Cassandra Clare, and Veronica Roth (Tickets: https://yallfest.citypapertickets.com/events/187068976/opening-keynote-with-cassandra-clare-tahereh-mafi-and-veronica-roth)
5pm Afternoon Keynote with Ayana Gray, F. A. Davidson, Ann Liang, and Sarah Dessen (Tickets: https://yallfest.citypapertickets.com/events/187069175/closing-keynote-with-ayana-gray-f-a-davidson-sarah-dessen-and-ann-liang)
6pm YALLFest Smackdown hosted by Ryan La Sala and Kat Cho (Tickets: https://yallfest.citypapertickets.com/events/187069448/ya-smackdown-2026-hosted-by-ryan-la-sala-and-kat-cho)
Plan Your Trip
YALLFest Schedule
Order signed books for shipping or festival pick-up
Visiting Charleston
2025 Festival Maps
Interactive map is available on location/parking page
To find a list of closest public restrooms, click here (T, U, and V are closest to festival!)
