Stages

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.

Book markets as well as literary and cultural policy topics from around the world are in focus on the Global Stage in the foyer between the international halls 5.1 and 6.1. The stage offers the ideal setting for exchanging ideas with the international publishing community. At the weekend, the stage features readings by authors from all regions of the world.

Whether star authors or key decision-makers from the industry: the Dialogue Stage features inspiring talks on the latest topics and trends. On trade visitor days, each event will be recorded and made available in the Frankfurter Buchmesse media library for one year after the event.

The new Inspiration Stage in Hall 3.0 offers the ideal setting for literary content focusing on fiction as well as for thematic insights from the immediate surroundings of the hall and the market. In close proximity to major and independent publishers as well as educational publishers, visitors can experience a diverse, literature-oriented programme. Whether readings, discussions or presentations – this is where authors and their stories take centre stage.

The new Imagination Stage in Hall 4.0 is the stage for children’s and young adult books as well as audio content. Embedded in a lively environment – including the large audio area – visitors can experience an engaging programme where stories can be discovered in all their facets. Whether interactive formats, readings, audiobooks or podcasts: creative and narrative content finds its place here. Ideal for everything that makes stories audible and tangible.

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, talks or readings – visitors can discover new stories and ideas here. A stage for discovery and inspiration.