Frankfurter Buchmesse. The world capital of Ideas.

Frankfurter Buchmesse is the world’s most important fair for the print and digital content business, as well as an outstanding social and cultural event. And 2018 marks its 70th year running!

For five days, publishing experts, writers and cultural enthusiasts from all over the world come together at the fair in Frankfurt. After closing hours, the events carry on into the city of Frankfurt, too. There is no better place to make new discoveries than at Frankfurter Buchmesse. Meet your favourite authors, see countless celebrities, learn more about innovative technologies, and cosy up to world literature.

This year, we specially look forward to exploring our Guest of Honour Georgia’s richly diverse culture and literature. We also look forward to welcoming you, of course.

Georgia – Made by Characters.

Framed by the motto ‘Made by Characters’, this year’s Guest of Honour presents the 33 characters of its unique alphabet – including the stories and authors behind them. Experience the people, lifestyle and the multi-faceted literature of one of the oldest cultural nations in the world. Discover the lively literary scene of this country in the Caucasus.

On The Same Page.

Human rights are the building blocks of peace and the foundation of every free, democratic society. Everyone can help protect these universal rights. Are you on the same page? Then take part in the joint campaign of Frankfurter Buchmesse and the German Publishers and Booksellers Association: Prepare book tables, readings and events to raise awareness.

1-day private visitor ticket

13 or 14 October 2018

from € 20.‒

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1-day trade visitor ticket

Use of public transport in Frankfurt/Rhine-Main

€ 74.‒

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1-day BUSINESS Ticket

All services of the trade visitor tickets PLUS:
Premium services of the BUSINESS CLUB
Networking and matchmaking offers
Conference program included

€ 590.‒

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Interview

THE ARTS+ Maya Kodes - Interview with Yves St-Gelais

Meet MAYA KODES: “A digital code from cyberspace that came into the world thanks to the magic of holography.” Yves St-Gelais shares the secret of Maya´s story and gives us an insight of what to expect at THE ARTS+.

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Interview with EdTech expert Tobias Himmerich

“The perfect moment for start-ups to conquer the market” Interview with EdTech expert Tobias Himmerich

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Interview Georgia with Simone Bühler

“Georgia is exciting, moving and never indifferent” - Interview with Simone Bühler, Head of the Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurter Buchmesse (10–14 October 2018).

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Interview Steilvorlagen-Sprecher Prof. Dr. Ralf Lanwehr

“Smarte Daten sind im Profifußball auf dem Vormarsch!” - Interview mit Steilvorlagen-Sprecher Prof. Dr. Ralf Lanwehr

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Best of the 2017 book fair

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The Frankfurt Book Fair is my idea of heaven.

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Highlights 2018.

Frankfurter Buchmesse is about much more than books. In October, world-changing ideas come to life in Frankfurt! For five days, the whole city is transformed into a unique cultural festival with countless highlights.

Stars

This year will once again attract many leading figures from TV, culture and politics.

Authors

Mega readings, bestselling authors and prominence from the literary world.

Campus Weekend

The weekend for students – with a science slam, free breakfast and career advice.

Weltempfang

International meetings, author talks and discussions with experts.

Frankfurt Kids

Anything and everything regarding media for children and young adults in the new Frankfurt Kids area.

Alle Highlights 2018

All the event highlights for private and trade visitors.

Einen Überblick über die Themen der Buchmesse gibt Ihnen unser Audioguide.

BOOKFEST.

Experience thrilling presentations of literature and stories at unusual and special locations throughout the city.

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Frankfurt Pavilion

The journalist Deniz Yücel, the U.S. author Paul Beatty, the Russian science fiction star Dmitry Glukhovsky and many others can be found at the new Frankfurt Pavilion, the new heart of the BOOKFEST. Enter this impressive structure in the middle of the Agora to discover an exciting programme of readings, author talks, musical interpretations and culinary delights.

The business ticket: including a worldwide network.

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The Business Club provides you with access to the relevant networks, knowledge and services that increase your productivity and success at the book fair.

Product details

Your company's success at the book fair:

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Exhibiting

Present your best – with a stand that’s the right fit for your needs, budget and target audience.

Visit

Nowhere else will you meet more professionals from the media and publishing industry than at the book fair. Use this opportunity to expand your network and open up new business opportunities. Preferably in the exclusive section of the Business Club.

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Marketing

The book fair is more than just a lot of books on shelves: Whether an installation at the Agora, an author book signing in the Signing Box or a custom-built stand - find out what other possibilities there are to present your product or company.

In a nutshell:

That time of year when Frankfurter Buchmesse opens its doors. Book fans from around the world join the international publishing and media industry at a fair fully devoted to print and digital content, as well as up-and-coming content trends.

Welcome to the cultural event of the year

Ideas that move the world.

The cultural event with more than 7 100 exhibitors from over 100 countries.

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