Frankfurter Buchmesse

Exhibitors and literary fans from all over the world, bestselling authors and artists, international professionals and celebrities from the fields of culture, media and politics – all these participants helped make Frankfurter Buchmesse 2022 a magnificent festival of literature and a great success for the international publishing community. It was wonderful feeling to experience that unique fair atmosphere together with all of you again – it’s a feeling that only Frankfurter Buchmesse can offer. Thank you to everyone who was there.

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2022 highlights in pictures

Opening Ceremony of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2022

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Ukrainian President Selenskyy speaks to international publishers at #fbm22

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Rights & licensing trade

Still online: Frankfurt Rights

After the fair, you can continue to use Frankfurt Ríghts, our platform for every aspect of the international rights and licence business. Make valuable business contacts, browse publisher profiles and get the latest news on colleagues and business partners.

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We’re already looking forward to next year!

18-22 October 2023

Celebrate the 75th Frankfurter Buchmesse with us!

The 75th Frankfurter Buchmesse is taking place in 2023. It’s the fair’s 75th iteration as the centre of the global industry, as a hub for the international literary rights trade, as well as a place for intercultural exchange, discovering trends and interacting with international professionals. Make sure to join this magnificent festival of literature in 2023, too.

Guest of Honour 2023: Slovenia fills “Honeycombs of Words”

Our Guest of Honour in 2023 is a young state with a centuries-old literary tradition: look forward to Slovenia's vibrant literary and cultural scene, which radiates far beyond the country's borders.

Exhibitors, take note: be there in 2023, too

From October 18 to 22, 2023, Frankfurter Buchmesse will open its doors again - and for the 75th time! As an exhibitor, take advantage once again of the opportunity to present yourself to the international publishing industry and culture enthusiasts from all over the world at the world's largest content fair. Registration forms will be available soon. If you are interested in a personal consultation about our products or have further questions, we will be happy to help - just fill out our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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