Public Events

All together now!

Welcome to the publishing industry’s largest annual event. In October, ideas that change the world are born – at the fair and digitally worldwide.

The public programme of Frankfurter Buchmesse offers visitors countless readings, talks and interviews with international media and culture personalities who will be present at the fair – including numerous meet & greets with popular authors and the presentation of exciting new stories.

Would you like to maintain that special book fair feeling 365 days a year? Use our Media Library. to access programme highlights from previous fairs, free of charge at any time.

Please note: Our programme is currently under construction. Stay tuned and visit this page regularly for fresh updates on what’s to come.

Authors up close

‘Meet the Author’ – The place for special encounters

In our ‘Meet The Author’ area, you will have the opportunity to get an autograph, a dedication in your favourite book or a selfie together! New this year in the festival hall. More detailed programme information will be available in September.

All book signings at a glance

Signing sessions will take place not only at Meet the Author, but also at many exhibitor stands. View all signing sessions in the event calendar and meet your favourite author in person.

For tomorrow's readers

Frankfurt Kids Festival

From educational software to bedtime stories – there's something for every child at the Frankfurter Buchmesse. Discover the wide range of children's and young adult media through exciting readings, interactive events, and a special Family Day.

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The new age of romance novels: New Adult, Romantasy, Dark Romance, College Romance and so much more.

Halle 1.2

Genre tropes, comic trends and current gaming topics: the New Adult community isn’t the only one gathering in the spacious Hall 1.2 among the scene’s hottest publishers and stars. Comic and manga fans will also get their money’s worth. Brand new in 2025: a dedicated gaming area.

Exhibitors in hall 1.2

Something for your ears

Frankfurt Audio

Discover new audiobooks: At Frankfurt Audio in Hall 3.1, everything revolves around the spoken word. Meet well-known authors and voices, including at the Fabely Audiobook Stage and in the Frankfurt Studio. The Silent Audiobook Disco invites you to listen to the latest productions.

Manga, comics, cosplay & games

Nerdvana is calling!

Power level up! Whether manga, comics, cosplay or games – Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 offers fans even more fantastic highlights. In addition to top-class exhibitors, popular comic shops and talented artists, there is also a new gaming area to discover. Plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people, celebrate your favourite characters and once again make FBM 2025 a hotspot for fan and pop culture.

Events on Manga, Comics, Cosplay and more

Important information for cosplayers:

the current weapon rules can be found at the following link.

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Stages at the weekend

Centre Stage

Focus on current affairs: in-depth talks and discussions on current social, political and literary issues await you at the new Centre Stage.

Congress Center

The big stage for big moments: At the Congress Centre, on the largest stage at the Frankfurt Book Fair, you can once again look forward to an exciting programme featuring international stars this year.

Frankfurt Studio

Experience best-selling authors live – at our public event in the Frankfurt Studio! Here, literary and TV stars present their latest books and answer exciting interview questions in front of an audience and cameras.

Frankfurt Studio Pop-Up

Experience a diverse programme of non-fiction and literature in a casual setting – including exclusive readings and talks with authors at Frankfurt Studio Pop-Up.

Festhalle Pop-up Stage

From talks and readings on romantic fantasy and New Adult to the latest BookTok trends – all this and more awaits you on the new pop-up stage in the Festhalle.

Fabely Hörbuch Stage

At the stage powered by Bookwire in the Frankfurt Audio area in Hall 3.1, you can meet the authors and narrators of your favourite audiobooks on the weekend.

Innovation Stage

From career tips and book presentations to new scientific findings: that’s Campus Weekend at Frankfurter Buchmesse, complete with a new Innovation Stage.

Forum Bildung

The specialist programme for all education enthusiasts, created in collaboration with the Verband Bildungsmedien e.V. (Association of Educational Media): exciting lectures, talks and discussions on new learning, media and school concepts with renowned speakers from society, culture and politics.

Zentrum Wort

Here you will find everything related to literature and translation – with its own stage.

Die Leseinsel der unabhängigen Verlage

Our public programme at the independent publishers' reading island offers you the opportunity to discover the diversity of the book world: discover exciting newcomers and new releases at readings, talks and events!

Frankfurt International Stage

Readings with authors from all regions of the world as well as literary and cultural policy topics are the focus of the Frankfurt International Stage.

Asia Stage Studio

Over the weekend, events with regional organisations and readings with authors will take place on stage.

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