Frankfurter Buchmesse 2019 – Ideas that move the world.

Frankfurter Buchmesse is the world’s most important market for printed and digital content – and a great social and cultural event. In October, publishing experts, writers, representatives of the creative industry, and culture lovers from all over the world meet in Frankfurt to network and discuss, negotiate and decide, and to marvel and celebrate. In October, Frankfurt becomes the global centre of the media and publishing industry with innovative technologies and world literature you can touch. Buy your ticket for Frankfurter Buchmesse 2019 now. The ticket shop is open.

For every Fair Experience the right Ticket

"Tomorrow is, why you’re here today" - Frankfurter Buchmesse

Private Visitor Ticket

You can’t get more authors, content, stars and events: meet your favourite writers, be the first discover bestsellers and enjoy a thrilling atmosphere packed with creativity.

from € 22.‒

Trade Visitor Ticket

Everything’s ready and on-hand for you to do business at the world’s most important marketplace for printed and digital content. Network with experts from the publishing, tech and creative industries, such as film and games.

from € 53.‒

Business Ticket

The premium upgrade for trade visitors: the Business Ticket gives you access to the lounge atmosphere of the Business Club with its many premium services, valuable networking formats and all the conferences at Frankfurter Buchmesse.

from € 450.‒

News

Frankfurter Buchmesse stays active 365 days a year - all around the world. Stay on top of the latest updates in our news area where you can learn about various fair events and sweepstakes or read interviews that cover the most exciting fair topics.

Interview

Frankfurter Buchmesse: A Look into the Future

In this interview the Director of the Frankfurter Buchmesse, Juergen Boos, and its Vice President Marketing & Communications, Katja Böhne, answer some questions about the book fair’s “Future Frankfurt” concept and what it holds in store for exhibitors and visitors.

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News

AI will be the transformative technology of the 2020s

Information Professional Mary Ellen Bates on the unpredictable consequences and benefits of the new technology

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All the news at a glance

Exclusive live Event with Jo Nesbø

Only at BOOKFEST: Jo Nesbø will present his new book “Knife: A Harry Hole Novel” in English and German. Catch this mega-author event and benefit from a special discount at the Scandic Hotel in Frankfurt.

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Excited about the book world’s most exciting place?

The book fair in Frankfurt is packed full of things you just can’t miss: trends, lifestyle products, events, stars, innovations, digital content and, last but not least, books. A place you’ll never forget – and that’s a promise.

Your favourite authors at mega readings

Here you can experience your favourite authors live, such as: Jo Nesbø at a mega author event; Elif Shafak and Peter Wohlleben at book launches; various live talks; Maja Lunde in personal talks; and many other readings.

Party at the BOOKFEST

Be right in the thick of it when all of Frankfurt celebrates good stories. From bestseller readings with Jo Nesbø at the book fair to poetry slams, tastings and talks in bars and cultural institutions – you will experience exciting shows at unusual and special locations throughout the city of Frankfurt.

Hungry for Gourmet Gallery

Everything gourmets love – and everyone they love, too. The Gourmet Gallery unites the world of culinary delights: star chefs, food bloggers, podcasters, recipes and talks. In the Gourmet & Travel Salon, we pinpoint the trends and answer questions like: How will we eat in 10 years? What are the international culinary food trends? In short, not only your palate will be amazed.

Future in the making at THE ARTS+

Trade fair, conference and meeting place for the cultural and creative industries: at the Future of Culture Festival you not only discuss the latest trends and topics – you also get the answers. For example, how artificial intelligence, augmented reality and digital innovations affect the industry.

Hjertelig velkommen, Norge!

Norway is 2019 the Guest of Honour of Frankfurter Buchmesse – the land of big Literature: from the classics of Henrik Ibsen to the modern best-sellers of Jo Nesbø. We very much look forward to experiencing the literature from Europe's far north. Join us on a tour of discovery.

Events

Readings, discussions, performances and much more – throughout the year, there were many exciting events by our Guest of Honour.

Past Guest

Have a look into the past and learn more about the Guest of Honour countries of recent years.

New in 2019

Highlight Audio auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Frankfurt Audio: lending your stories an ear

The new international marketplace for audio content at Frankfurter Buchmesse: it offers the most innovative products and trends, locations for presentations and events, plus a networking meeting place to exchange ideas with industry leaders.

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Everything you need for an inspiring visit to the fair?

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