Who we are & how it works

The Cambridge Anarchist Bookfair is a free, volunteer-run gathering for anyone curious about anarchist and radical ideas — whether you’ve read shelves of theory or you’ve never picked up a pamphlet in your life.

What it is

Once a year we fill a community hall on Mill Road with radical print: small presses and distros from across these islands, a zine library, an archive table, a free books pile, talks and workshops, and a café that runs on donations. There’s nothing to buy a ticket for. Come for an hour or stay all day.

Our principles

• Non-hierarchical. Decisions are made together by the volunteer collective. Nobody is in charge and nobody is paid.
• Not for profit. The fair runs on donated time, free tables and the café tin. Any surplus goes to local mutual-aid funds.
• No cops, no bosses, no corporate sponsors. We turn down sponsorship to stay independent. The fair belongs to the people who show up.

Safer spaces

Everyone is welcome, but harm is not. Racism, fascism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and other oppressive behaviour have no place here. Stewards in red armbands are around all day — speak to any of them if something isn’t right, and we’ll deal with it together.

Accessibility

The hall is step-free throughout, with an accessible toilet, a quiet room open all day, and baby-changing. Selected talks are BSL-interpreted. If you have an access need we haven’t covered, email us before the day and we’ll do our best to sort it.