From audiobooks to podcasts – audio continues to be an area of growth in publishing markets worldwide. Frankfurter Buchmesse (7-11 October 2026) brings all major players of the international audio markets together: from big platforms like Audible and Spotify to smaller market players. At the fair's Frankfurt Audio area audio publishers, service providers, tech companies and streaming platforms present their latest audio productions and technologies, connect with business partners and talk about current trends.
This year, the fair's audio area will span across two hall levels: While publishing partners gain visibility in the new Audio Business Centre in Hall 4.1, audiobook and podcast fans can discover the latest audio productions on the ground floor in Hall 4.0. Among this year’s exhibitors are nine newcomers, including companies such as Eleven Labs, InAudio, and Elredo Voice.
You can also look forward to other audio-related events organised by Frankfurter Buchmesse, including several sessions of the networking format The Hof and Masterclasses throughout the year. Both formats take place digitally and, in some cases, at different locations (hybrid). In addition, there will be audio highlights at international events organised by Frankfurter Buchmesse, such as Contec in Latin America.
