Frankfurter Buchmesse 07 - 11 October 2026

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Frankfurt Audio - the global marketplace for audio content

Audio books, podcasts, audio software and services: The spoken word takes centre stage on around 250 square metres in the Frankfurt Audio area (hall 3.1 K61). International players such as Spotify, Beat Technology, Zebralution, Bookwire, Pozotron, I-Contact, Saga Egmont and Blackstone Publishing Audio will be represented with their own stands and workstations in the area; More than 20 German-speaking exhibitors will present themselves at a joint stand. Selected B2B events offer insights into the audio market and valuable expertise. In addition to the participation options, you will find informative interviews with international industry experts and access to white papers on this page.

Frankfurt Audio is an international industry platform where you and your brand can make yourself heard amongst both private and trade visitors. Here, exhibitors can put their brands, products and services in the spotlight in an engaging and impactful way. Along with the options for participation, you will find informative interviews with international industry experts and access to white papers on this page.

For exhibitors

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Für Verlage, Hörbuch-Produzent*innen und Streaming-Plattformen: Hier gibt es die Gemeinschaftsausstellung Hörbuch, eine zentrale Bühne, spannende Verlage mit B2C-Angeboten und interaktive Erlebnisse für ihr Publikum.

  • Hörbuch-Gemeinschaftsausstellung: Die große Bühne für das Medium Hörbuch
  • Audio-Bühne: Kurze Talks, Lesungen & Live-Acts
  • B2C-Marken & Anbieter: Entdecken, Testen, Hören und Kaufen vor Ort

B2C und B2C.

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Für alle, die B2B-Lösungen anbieten oder sich dafür interessieren: Nutzen Sie die Sichtbarkeit im Rahmen der Publishing Partners und das exklusive Netzwerk für Geschäftsanbahnung und Austausch. Präsentieren Sie sich mit eigenem Stand oder entdecken Sie unsere besonderen Systemstand-Angebote:  

  • All-inclusive Systemstand SMART
  • mehr Sichtbarkeit mit der Version GLOW
  • oder buchen Sie von Mittwoch - Freitag Ihre Workstation

B2B only. Der neue Audio-Treffpunkt für Professionals.

Zur persönlichen Beratung

Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: facts and figures

Mit Ihrer Teilnahme an der Frankfurter Buchmesse erhöhen Sie Ihre Erfolgsaussichten, wertvolle Kontakte zu knüpfen. Die Zahlen der Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 verdeutlichen die hohe Reichweite und Relevanz der Messe – und welche Möglichkeiten sich daraus für Ihre Ziele ergeben.

  • 238000

    Besucher*innen insgesamt (aus 131 Ländern)

  • 4350

    Ausstellende Unternehmen (aus 93 Ländern)

  • 3500

    Veranstaltungen

For exhibitors

Frankfurter Buchmesse 2023

Your own stand

The perfect space for your products, technologies and services: Get the full attention at Frankfurter Buchmesse with your own stand. Choose between various stand options - complete flexibility with a custom-built stand, or our own modular, prefabricated stand material. The system stands SMART and GLOW are particularly suitable for putting your brand in the spotlight. To book a stand, please use the general registration forms and specify Hall 4.0 as the desired location.

IG Hörbuch Gemeinschaftsausstellung bei Frankfurt Audio 2024

Gemeinschaftsausstellung

Hier stellen deutschsprachige Hörbuchverlage ihre Neuheiten vor, ohne dass Sie dauerhaft vor Ort sein müssen. Auf der Gemeinschaftsausstellung der IG Hörbuch sind Ihre Titel sichtbar in Szene gesetzt. Mit einem eigenen Stand können Sie Ihre Messepräsenz erweitern und Ihre Hörbücher in einem besonders audio-affinen Umfeld präsentieren.

Workstation Schriftzug an Wand

Audio Workstation

For anyone looking for a flexible workplace in the heart of Frankfurt Audio area, the Audio Workstation is the place to be. It offers a pleasant environment in which to meet business partners, hold meetings and negotiate the titles of the future. To enhance your company's visibility within the Workstation it is possible to book a graphic wall at your desk. You can also add a wall with shelving to your order to display your products. Please register exclusively at barth@buchmesse.de as this is a limited offer.

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System Stand SMART

Internet connection and 40" display included

This plug-and-play exhibition module ensures an easy, yet effective fair presentation. It has several components in its 4 or 8 sqm, including a LAN connection, a multifunctional wall module, a 40-inch monitor with LCD display and a modern counter for business meetings.

Systemstand GLOW
System Stand GLOW

The ultimate eye-catcher

The System Stand GLOW lives up to its name. High-quality System Stand equipped with a 3 m high backlit fabric wall, featuring your graphics.

Sprechen wir über Ihre Ziele auf der #fbm26

Melden Sie sich gerne und ich unterstütze Sie dabei, Ihre Produkte und Services rund um Hörbücher, Podcasts und Audio-Technologien auf der internationalen Branchenplattform Frankfurt Audio aufmerksamkeitsstark zu präsentieren.

Your contact for Frankfurt Audio

Martina Barth

+49 69 2102-266
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Digital options

The Hof Live in Frankfurt 2025 Centre Stage Panel

The Hof

Join us for the next session on 28 May 2026! Featuring a line-up of insightful speakers, we'll address important questions and explore current developments and trends.

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Concentrated industry knowledge, available at any time. Discover this year’s inspirational master class sessions covering topics such as audio, AI, e-book design, software innovations for publishers, comics and more – free of charge in our media library.

Expertise at your fingertips, throughout the year

Publishing professionals, authors and literature enthusiasts from various fields and countries have been meeting at Frankfurter Buchmesse's digital format The Hof since 2020. Discuss the latest trends with renowned experts and network with the international publishing community. Audio as a growth driver is a frequent topic here, so we definitely recommend you to take part!

The Hof Live in Frankfurt 2025 Centre Stage Panel

The Hof

Join us for the next session on 28 May 2026! Featuring a line-up of insightful speakers, we'll address important questions and explore current developments and trends.

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Whitepaper

Get access to exclusive insights and latest data on current audio and publishing market developments around the world with our free whitepaper service.

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Media library

Expand your knowledge anywhere and free of charge with Frankfurter Buchmesse's media library which includes many audio sessions.

On the Books Podcast Live at FBM 2025

Podcast

The podcast ‘On the Books’ from Publishing Perspectives & Remote Daily features latest interviews with publishing professionals from various regions and industry segments.

Ama Dadson

Our networking offer for you

Ama Dadson, Founder & CEO, AkooBooks Audio, offers networking services with audio companies in the Frankfurt Audio area as Frankfurter Buchmesse's Audio Ambassador. Make an appointment with her in advance or drop by from Wednesday to Friday, 11 am to 12 pm, at the Audiobooks Collective Exhibition!

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Discover our latest audio interviews

  • Carlo Carrenho und Ama Dadson

    News

    “We’re heading toward a more fluid concept of audio storytelling—less about strict categories, more about listening experiences.”

    Frankfurt Audio puts the spoken word in the spotlight. After two years as Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Audio Ambassador, Carlo Carrenho, publishing consultant and founding member of the Alpine Global Collective, hands over this role to Ama Dadson, founder and CEO of AkooBooks Audio. In an interview, they shared their personal connection and background to the audio market, the potential of AI, trends from the business and consumer perspective, and the African and Scandinavian audio markets.

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Download the latest facts and figures 2025 now.

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Position your products and services in the field of audio books, podcasts and audio technologies at the international hub Frankfurt Audio.

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Meet our Frankfurt Audio Ambassador: Ama Dadson

Unser Networking-Angebot für Sie: Jedes Jahr erwartet Sie ein besonderer Service von Messemittwoch bis -freitag: Ama Dadson, Founder & CEO, AkooBooks Audio, vernetzt als Audio Ambassador Interessierte mit Audio-Unternehmen im Areal. Vereinbaren Sie mit ihr vorab einen Termin oder kommen Sie spontan von Mittwoch bis Freitag, 11-12 Uhr, im Audio Business Centre, Halle 4.1 vorbei!

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Ama Dadson on her role as Audio Ambassador

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