Celebrating Dark Books by Black Authors
Celebrating Dark Books by Black Authors
New Orleans, September 24 & 25, 2027
New Orleans, September 24 & 25, 2027
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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What genres are included in Dark Pages?
What genres are included in Dark Pages?
Genres like dark romance, dark fantasy, erotic fiction, horror, suspense, thriller, urban fiction, and many other mind-bending genres are celebrated at Dark Pages Book Festival. We welcome authors, readers, vendors, publishers, narrators, and more to come out and celebrate Black authors in dark genres.
2027 Spotlight Authors:
2027 Spotlight Authors:
LaDarrion Williams
Octavia Grant
Mandii B.
Jacque Aye (VIRTUAL)
2027 Featured Authors
2027 Featured Authors
Joonie P.
R. J. Joseph
John North
R.A. Moreau
Tickets will be available on October 2, 2026, at noon CST.
Tickets will be available on October 2, 2026, at noon CST.
*Registration is required for all attendees.*
Pass Types:
Pass Types:
Add-Ons
Add-Ons
Optional Upgrades for Non-VIP Passes
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Adults Only Event
Adults Only Event
An Adults-only environment where you can be comfortable and kid-free.
FREE Book Fair
FREE Book Fair
The Book Fair portion of the festival is 100% free if you only want to buy books.
Author Signings
Author Signings
Meet your favorite best-selling author and get signed books on site.
Cosplay
Cosplay
Come dressed in your favorite bookish cosplay for a chance to win prizes!
Dance Off
Dance Off
Bounce, shake, and twerk your way into some FREE books and other bookish prizes at our welcome mixer.
Big Book Swap
Big Book Swap
Bring a book to swap at our welcome mixer and take one home to go!
The Black Ball
The Black Ball
An all-black affair to celebrate the Dark Page Book Festival Community
Awards & Prizes
Awards & Prizes
Receive awards based on community voting at the Black Ball.
Authors & Vendors
Authors & Vendors
Featured Author & Vendor Sign-ups for Dark Pages 2027 are now closed.
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