Frankfurter Buchmesse 15 - 19 October 2025

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From 15 to 19 October 2025 it will be that time again. 

Publishing experts and representatives of the creative industries, authors and celebrities, journalists and culture enthusiasts from around the globe will gather in Frankfurt – to network and exchange ideas, to negotiate and make decisions, to discover and to celebrate.

Opening hours for visitors

Wednesday, 15 October9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Thursday, 16 October9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Friday, 17 October

9.00 am – 6.30 pm

Private visitors from 10.00 am

Saturday, 18 October9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Sunday, 19 October9.00 am – 5.30 pm

Everything you need for your visit

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Information for visitors

Find everything you need for your visit: tickets, opening hours, accessibility, hall plan, how to get there and more.

Zwei Frauen im Gespräch an einem Stand der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Information for exhibitors

Here exhibitors and stand builders will find all services and tips for a successful trade fair presence.

Ein Medienvertreter steht mit seiner Kamera vor der Pressewand der Eröffnungsfeier.

Information for media representatives

In the press FAQ you will find answers to many questions regarding accreditation and your trade fair visit.

Hall Plan

Illustration of the hall levels and what to find on each.
Open hall plan PDF

Frankfurt Connect - Your digital guide to Frankfurter Buchmesse

BesucherInnen der Buchmesse stehen vor einem Büchherregal undsehen sich die ausgestellten Bücher an

Exhibitor Directory

Publishers, service providers, literary agencies and innovative start-ups from around the world. Find exactly what you're looking for – and much more.

Personen sitzen auf einer Bühne und führen ein angeregtes Gespräch.

Calendar of Events

With the event calendar, you can keep track of all programme highlights at Frankfurter Buchmesse and plan your visit according to your interests.

Eine Hand hält ein Smartphone in der Hand, auf dem die Startseite der App zu sehen ist.

Frankfurt Connect App

The Frankfurter Buchmesse app keeps the programme, hall plans, latest updates and networking contacts readily accessible at all times.

Live from Frankfurt: Opening Press Conference & Opening Ceremony

Opening Press Conference of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
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Book signings

Signierstunden, Fan mit Autorin

Information about book signings

What is important to know, what do you need to bear in mind if you want to meet your favourite authors in person? You can find all the information you need about book signings at the Frankfurt Book Fair here.

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Join us in welcoming the Philippines, our Guest of Honour 2025

Philippine choir sings

Fresh perspectives from the archipelago

The Philippines bring their literary diversity, creative voices and vibrant culture to Frankfurt Book Fair. Discover a programme that creates encounters, fosters dialogue and opens new horizons for the international book community.

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Jeepney Journey: From Manila to the Main

Experience Philippine culture in the heart of the city: From 13 to 18 October, a colourful jeepney on Roßmarkt transforms into a stage for encounters, exchange and workshops – a lively meeting point connecting Frankfurt and the Philippines.

Thank you to our partners

3sat Logo
ARD Logo
arte Logo
A.V.I. Partnerlogo der Frankfurter Buchmesse
BIB e.V.
b.i.t online
BLLV Partnerlogo
BookBrunch
Bookcareers Logo
Book Industry Study Group
Bookwire Logo
BookMachine Logo
4120-Business-Clubs-Bookseller
Buchkultur
Buchmarkt Logo
Byte the Book Logo
Charleston Conference - Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition
Logo CLMP
Logo von Correktiv
derFreitag Logo
demo Slam Logo
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse
Deutschlandfunk
Dosdoce
dpr Logo. Digital Publishing Report.
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Logo
Logo von Focus+
Frankfurter_stadtevents_logo
Logo Foreword Reviews
Future! Publish
Frankfurter Rundschau
Medienpartner Galore
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Institut francais
Independent Publishers Guild Website
Journal Frankfurt
Katapult
KuckKuck Logo
Literadtour
mvmedia-Logo
Magnet Logo
Medien-jobs auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse
The New York Review of Books Logo
Publishing Perspectives Logo
Publishers Weekly
Research4life
Logo Research Information
Society for Scholarly Publishing
Stern Crime
Süddeutsche Zeitung Logo
svensk-bokhandel-logo
TAZ
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TOYS Das Fachmagazin
ZDF
Die Zeit Logo
Mediacampus Frankfurt
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This was Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024

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  • 4300

    exhibiting companies from 92 countries

  • 230000

    visitors

  • 3300

    events

  • 7500

    media representatives from more than 50 countries

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