Stages & Events
Present your business, products or authors on our attention-grabbing stages – live or digitally.
Our Meet the Author area enables authors and visitors to meet in an indoor area of over 5,500 square metres. The historic Festhalle offers a unique ambience under its 29-metre-high glass dome.
Our Meet the Author area enables authors and visitors to meet in an indoor area of over 5,500 square metres. The historic Festhalle offers a unique ambience under its 29-metre-high glass dome.
Location: Festhalle
Size: 5,500 sqm
Costs: see price list
Duration: From 60 minutes
The big stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse, with up to 1,800 spectators.
From bestseller readings to major performances, the Harmonie Hall and surrounding rooms offer state-of-the-art technology for events with an audience of 150 or more.
The big stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse, with up to 1,800 spectators.
From bestseller readings to major performances, the Harmonie Hall and surrounding rooms offer state-of-the-art technology for events with an audience of 150 or more.
Location: Congress Center Messe Frankfurt
Size: 150 to 1,800 spectators
Costs: see price list
Streaming recording: For an additional fee
Signing: No extra cost if done directly on stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
On the stage in Hall 4.1, everything revolves around trends and market developments in the fields of science, education and publishing services. The Campus Weekend focuses on information about career opportunities in your organisation and making contacts with students and young professionals. Authors and experts on (popular) science topics also meet an audience of people enthusiastic about knowledge.
On the stage in Hall 4.1, everything revolves around trends and market developments in the fields of science, education and publishing services. The Campus Weekend focuses on information about career opportunities in your organisation and making contacts with students and young professionals. Authors and experts on (popular) science topics also meet an audience of people enthusiastic about knowledge.
Thematic focus of the Innovation Stage:
Professional programme (Wed-Fri): Science, education, publishing services and technologies
Weekend programme (Sat-Sun): Professional programme topics as well as career/job entry, popular science topics and authors
Location: Hall 4.1
Size: The stage fits five people, the audience can hold 40 people seated, plus 15 standing
Costs: see price list
Duration: 30 or 60 minutes
Whether it’s for star authors or industry decision makers, the Dialogue Stage is your platform for inspiring talks on the latest topics and trends – with up to 150 audience members on site. On trade visitor days, each event will be recorded and made available in the Frankfurter Buchmesse media library for one year after the event. On weekends, the recording can be booked in addition to the event.
Whether it’s for star authors or industry decision makers, the Dialogue Stage is your platform for inspiring talks on the latest topics and trends – with up to 150 audience members on site. On trade visitor days, each event will be recorded and made available in the Frankfurter Buchmesse media library for one year after the event. On weekends, the recording can be booked in addition to the event.
Location: Foyer, Hall 4.0
Duration: 30 or 60 minutes
Size: The stage is 20 sqm, the audience can hold 150 seated persons, plus 200 standing
Costs: see price list
Streaming recording: Wednesday to Friday included in the price, Saturday and Sunday can be booked additionally (price to be announced)
Signing: No extra cost if done directly on stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
The Global Stage in the Foyer between the international Halls 5.1 and 6.1 offers you the ideal setting for exchanging ideas with the international publishing community. At the weekend, the stage is particularly suitable for readings by authors from all regions of the world.
The Global Stage in the Foyer between the international Halls 5.1 and 6.1 offers you the ideal setting for exchanging ideas with the international publishing community. At the weekend, the stage is particularly suitable for readings by authors from all regions of the world.
Location: Foyer between Halls 5.1 and 6.1
Size: The stage is 20 sqm, the audience can hold 70 people seated, plus 70 standing
Costs: see price list
Duration: 60 minutes
Signing: No extra cost if done directly on stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
The new Inspiration Stage in Hall 3.0 provides the ideal setting for literary content centred around fiction. Surrounded by both major and independent publishers, you can reach a diverse and literature-loving audience. Whether readings, discussions or presentations – this is where authors and their stories take centre stage. Use this stage for impactful literary appearances and fresh inspiration.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
The new Inspiration Stage in Hall 3.0 provides the ideal setting for literary content centred around fiction. Surrounded by both major and independent publishers, you can reach a diverse and literature-loving audience. Whether readings, discussions or presentations – this is where authors and their stories take centre stage. Use this stage for impactful literary appearances and fresh inspiration.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
Location: Hall 3.0
Duration: 30 or 60 minutes
Size: Stage: 4 people, audience: 60 seated, plus 15 standing
Costs: see price list
Signing: No extra cost if done directly in the signing area by the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
The new Imagination Stage in Hall 4.0 is the platform for children’s and YA publishing as well as audio content. Embedded in a vibrant environment – including the large audio area – it allows you to engage with a curious audience eager to experience stories in all their forms. Whether interactive formats, readings, audiobooks or podcasts, creative and narrative content finds its place here. Ideal for everything that makes stories audible and immersive.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
The new Imagination Stage in Hall 4.0 is the platform for children’s and YA publishing as well as audio content. Embedded in a vibrant environment – including the large audio area – it allows you to engage with a curious audience eager to experience stories in all their forms. Whether interactive formats, readings, audiobooks or podcasts, creative and narrative content finds its place here. Ideal for everything that makes stories audible and immersive.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
Location: Hall 4.0
Duration: 30 or 60 minutes
Size: stage: 4 people, audience: 60 seated, plus 15 standing
Costs: see price list
Signing: No extra cost if done directly in the signing area by the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
The new Discovery Stage in Hall 5.0 invites audiences to explore new topics, authors and perspectives. Set among fiction, crime and non-fiction publishers, it offers space for a wide range of content and engaging programme formats. Whether book presentations, discussions or readings, this is where you can inspire your audience with new stories and ideas. A stage for discovery and inspiration.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
The new Discovery Stage in Hall 5.0 invites audiences to explore new topics, authors and perspectives. Set among fiction, crime and non-fiction publishers, it offers space for a wide range of content and engaging programme formats. Whether book presentations, discussions or readings, this is where you can inspire your audience with new stories and ideas. A stage for discovery and inspiration.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
Location: Hall 5.0
Duration: 30 or 60 minutes
Size: stage: 4 people, audience: 60 seated, plus 15 standing
Costs: see price list
Signing: No extra cost if done directly in the signing area by the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
The new Community Stage in Hall 6.0 is designed for a young, trend-oriented audience. It focuses on topics such as New Adult, fantasy, gaming and contemporary pop culture. The stage offers space for interactive formats, exchange and community-driven content. Perfect for engaging in dialogue with your audience and reaching new target groups.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
The new Community Stage in Hall 6.0 is designed for a young, trend-oriented audience. It focuses on topics such as New Adult, fantasy, gaming and contemporary pop culture. The stage offers space for interactive formats, exchange and community-driven content. Perfect for engaging in dialogue with your audience and reaching new target groups.
From Wednesday to Friday, the stages can also be used for professional programme formats – we welcome applications for these as well.
Location: Hall 6.0
Duration: 30 or 60 minutes
Size: stage: 4 people, audience: 60 seated, plus 15 standing
Costs: see price list
Signing: No extra cost if done directly in the signing area by the stage after the booked programme slot (30 minutes)
Share your knowhow and your best practices with the international publishing community. This format is the ideal way to prepare your trade fair presence: You generate valuable leads for your marketing and sales team and benefit from increased visibility even before Frankfurter Buchmesse begins.
Share your knowhow and your best practices with the international publishing community. This format is the ideal way to prepare your trade fair presence: You generate valuable leads for your marketing and sales team and benefit from increased visibility even before Frankfurter Buchmesse begins.
The 60-minute B2B format, which is free of charge for participants and takes place via Zoom, is the ideal choice for you if you are looking for an all-inclusive package that will boost your presence at Frankfurter Buchmesse and worldwide.
Your benefits:
- Tailored marketing campaign for your session
- Lead generation for your marketing & sales team
- Live or pre-recorded presentation followed by a live Q&A
- Branded video clip for your own use
- Long-term visibility in Frankfurter Buchmesse's media library(opens in a new window) afterwards
- Intense support before, during and after your Masterclass: We take care of the speaker briefings, the finetuning of your session description, provision of marketing material and technical support during the whole process
The dates for the 2026 Masterclasses have been set:
- 18 - 22 May 2026
- 21 - 25 September 2026
Is this the ideal context for your company, or do you have any further questions? Get in touch and we will discuss all the details.
Become a host of The Hof! Become part of this popular networking format where the global publishing community meets at a virtual bar with live music, listens to exciting interviews and finds new business partners in breakouts.
Become a host of The Hof! Become part of this popular networking format where the global publishing community meets at a virtual bar with live music, listens to exciting interviews and finds new business partners in breakouts.
This year, we are again offering companies the opportunity to appear as partners of the successful digital format. Take advantage of the wide range of design options to present your company to the lively publishing community and achieve lasting visibility. Talk to us!
You don’t know The Hof yet?
Watch The Hof trailer(opens in a new window) to get in the mood.
- 60-minute B2B format
- Digital marketing and sales event for customer retention and brand building
- Live interview and breakouts, accompanied by selected, partly interactive features such as live music, meditation, moderation, or live chat with chat support
- Prices for your company on request
- The format is free for participants
The Frankfurter Buchmesse team offers you a complete package of services – from consultation and technical implementation to marketing, event support and the follow-up to your unique The Hof Session!
Is this the ideal context for your company, or do you have any further questions? Get in touch and we will discuss all the details.
