Public Events

Stages

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Exciting moments at the fair’s stages.

Unforgettable live experiences are among the main attractions of Frankfurter Buchmesse with numerous bestselling authors, international stars and other media VIPs on the fairground.

Discuss socio-political topics at Frankfurt Pavillion. See your favourite authors present their latest books at Frankfurt Studio. Experience influencers and TV stars on the Open Stage. Participate in unforgettable readings and events in Room Harmonie (CMF). And meet international authors at the Frankfurt International Stage.

Experience stars and bestselling authors live - on our fair stages

Frankfurt Studio

Meet best-selling authors in our Frankfurt Studio: Learn more about their work in readings and interviews with literary experts and TV moderators.

Centre of Words

The go-to spot for literature and translation – with its own stage.

Autorin Lynn Cullen im Gespräch mit Publizistin Erin Cox auf der International Stage der Frankfurter Buchmesse2023

Frankfurt International Stage

Lesungen mit Autor*innen aus allen Regionen der Welt sowie literarische und kulturpolitische Themen stehen auf der Frankfurt International Stage im Fokus.

New Adult Stage

Whether you’re a passionate reader or BookTok influencer, this is where you’ll find the latest news on the worlds of Dark Romance and Fantasy. Catch exciting talks and readings from popular New Adult authors.

Large hall with visitors during a reading

Congress Center

The big stage for big moments: At the Congress Center, on the largest stage of the Frankfurter Buchmesse, an exciting programme with international stars awaits you.