IMPERFECT REBEL / LUPE FARKAS · ACOTAR 2026
ACOTAR Midnight Release Parties in Europe 2026: UK, Ireland, Germany & More
Looking for a celebration of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Splintered Harmony on 27 October 2026? Explore our independently checked Europe event guide, with addresses, local times and organiser links. Spoiler-free.
Before travelling: Book handovers are generally at midnight on 27 October; many parties begin on 26 October. Times are local. Ticket availability and event details may change, so confirm with the organiser before setting off. A listing does not imply Sarah J. Maas will attend.
Find a release party in Europe
Foyles Charing Cross
Address: 107 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EB
When: 26 Oct, 11:30 pm (local time)
Ticketed midnight opening
The Works Edinburgh
Address: Edinburgh, Scotland (confirm exact store address)
When: 27 Oct, midnight–1 am (local time)
Night Court midnight opening; six other themed UK stores open on publication day
Chapters Bookstore
Address: Ivy Exchange, Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01 P8C2
When: 26 Oct, 10 pm (local time)
Sold out at last check
Hugendubel Aurich
Address: Burgstraße 18, Aurich
When: 27 Oct, midnight–1 am (local time)
Special opening
Hugendubel Frankfurt Steinweg
Address: Steinweg 12, Frankfurt am Main
When: 27 Oct, midnight–1 am (local time)
Special opening
Hugendubel Flensburg
Address: Holm 37, Flensburg
When: 27 Oct, midnight–1 am (local time)
Special opening
Hugendubel München Stachus
Address: Karlsplatz 11–12, Munich
When: 27 Oct, 8–9 am (local time)
Early morning, NOT midnight
Broese Utrecht
Address: Oudegracht 112-B, Utrecht
When: 26 October, 22:00–01:00 (local time)
Sold out; books available from midnight
Backstory Bookshop Barcelona
Address: Carrer de Mallorca 330, 08037 Barcelona
When: 26 October, 21:30–00:30 (local time)
Sold out
Waystone Books at Dunvegan Village Hall
Address: Dunvegan Village Hall, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye IV55 8WA
When: 26 October, 21:00–00:30 (local time)
Ticketed event; books handed out at midnight
Standaard Boekhandel Ekeren
Address: Ekeren, Antwerp (check exact branch address)
When: 27 October, 00:00–01:00 (local time)
Midnight sale of English and Dutch editions
Standaard Boekhandel Ronse
Address: Ronse, Belgium (check exact branch address)
When: 27 October, 00:00–01:00 (local time)
Midnight sale of English and Dutch editions
Thalia Wien Mitte / W3
Address: Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2a/2b, 1030 Vienna
When: 26 Oct 22:00–27 Oct 01:00; book sales 00:01 (local time)
Ticket required; quiz, tasting and photo spot
Thalia Mariahilfer Straße
Address: Mariahilfer Straße 99, 1060 Vienna
When: 26 Oct 22:00–27 Oct 01:00; sales 00:01 (local time)
Ticket required; costume competition 23:00
Buchhandlung List
Address: Porzellangasse 36, 1090 Vienna
When: 26 Oct from 20:00 book club; general admission 23:00 (local time)
Ticketed midnight event; confirm language editions
Thalia Mayersche Cologne
Address: Neumarkt 2, 50667 Cologne
When: 26 Oct 21:30; book sales 00:01 (local time)
Sold out
Thalia Überseequartier Hamburg
Address: New Orleans Straße 6, 20457 Hamburg
When: 26 Oct 21:30; midnight book sale (local time)
Sold out; photo spot and activities
Waterstones Chiswick
Address: 220–226 Chiswick High Road, London W4 1PD
When: 26 Oct from 21:30 (local time)
Ticketed midnight party; costumes encouraged
Chapters Bookshop & Wine Bar
Address: 13 Watergate Row South, Chester CH1 2LE
When: 26 Oct 21:00–27 Oct 00:30 (local time)
18+ ticketed party; book included
Waterstones Telford Centre
Address: Telford Centre, Telford
When: 26 Oct, midnight release (confirm arrival time) (local time)
Preorder in store to secure a place
Waterstones Brussels
Address: Boulevard Adolphe Max 71/75, 1000 Brussels
When: 27 Oct 19:30–21:00 (local time)
Sold out at last check; evening celebration, not midnight
Standaard Boekhandel Sint-Truiden
Address: Sint-Truiden (confirm branch address)
When: 26 Oct 19:00–27 Oct 01:00 (local time)
Midnight opening
Standaard Boekhandel Tienen
Address: Tienen (confirm branch address)
When: 26 Oct 21:00–27 Oct 01:00 (local time)
Midnight opening
Standaard Boekhandel Zonhoven
Address: Zonhoven (confirm branch address)
When: 26 Oct 21:00–27 Oct 03:00 (local time)
Midnight opening
Standaard Boekhandel Sint-Niklaas Stationstraat
Address: Stationstraat, Sint-Niklaas (confirm number)
When: 26 Oct 22:30–27 Oct 01:00 (local time)
Midnight opening
Standaard Boekhandel Geel
Address: Geel (confirm branch address)
When: 26 Oct 23:00–27 Oct 00:30 (local time)
Midnight opening
Standaard Boekhandel Diksmuide
Address: Diksmuide (confirm branch address)
When: 27 Oct 00:00–01:00 (local time)
Midnight opening
Standaard Boekhandel Lochristi
Address: Lochristi (confirm branch address)
When: 27 Oct 00:00–01:00 (local time)
Midnight opening
The Works Teesside Shopping Park
Location: Teesside Shopping Park
When: 27 Oct, normal store opening hours (confirm locally)
Day Court themed store; first 50 eligible purchasers receive a goody bag while stocks last. Not a midnight opening.
The Works Manchester Arndale
Location: Manchester Arndale
When: 27 Oct, normal store opening hours (confirm locally)
Dawn Court themed store; first 50 eligible purchasers receive a goody bag while stocks last. Not a midnight opening.
The Works Lincoln St Peters Arches
Location: Lincoln St Peters Arches
When: 27 Oct, normal store opening hours (confirm locally)
Winter Court themed store; first 50 eligible purchasers receive a goody bag while stocks last. Not a midnight opening.
The Works Cwmbran Shopping Centre
Location: Cwmbran Shopping Centre
When: 27 Oct, normal store opening hours (confirm locally)
Summer Court themed store; first 50 eligible purchasers receive a goody bag while stocks last. Not a midnight opening.
The Works Merry Hill, Brierley Hill
Location: Merry Hill, Brierley Hill
When: 27 Oct, normal store opening hours (confirm locally)
Autumn Court themed store; first 50 eligible purchasers receive a goody bag while stocks last. Not a midnight opening.
The Works Westfield London
Location: Westfield London
When: 27 Oct, normal store opening hours (confirm locally)
Spring Court themed store; first 50 eligible purchasers receive a goody bag while stocks last. Not a midnight opening.
Thalia Wien Mariahilfer Straße
Address: Mariahilfer Straße 99, 1060 Wien
When: 26 Oct 22:00–27 Oct 01:00; costume contest 23:00; sales 00:01 (local time)
Free ticket required
Waterstones Blanchardstown
Address: Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
When: 26 Oct 22:30; midnight release (local time)
Contact store for attendance requirements
Waterstones Piccadilly
Address: 203–206 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HD
When: 26 Oct 22:00; midnight release (local time)
Costume competition, quiz, workshops; confirm ticket status
Red Lion Books Colchester
Address: 125 High Street, Colchester CO1 1SZ
When: 26 Oct 22:00; midnight release (local time)
Ticket includes book; confirm availability
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Frequently asked questions
When does ACOTAR book six release?
A Court of Splintered Harmony is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October 2026. Some bookshops are holding celebrations the previous evening.
Does every bookstore have a midnight opening?
No. A release-day promotion, a book preorder and a midnight party are different things. We label morning openings and special daytime events separately.
How can my bookstore be added?
Send the public event page, exact venue address, date and local time to the Imperfect Rebel editorial team for verification.
Editorial directory · rechecked 22 October 2026 · Some branch addresses and schedules require organiser confirmation before travel. This is independent coverage.
Where this coverage began: Sarah J. Maas ACOTAR leaks: the original timeline and statement investigation.
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