Press releases

On the last day of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 the Philippines handed over the GuestScroll to Czechia.

The 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse (15–19 October 2025) continued the book fair’s growth trajectory. As of the last afternoon the fair, 118,000 trade visitors and 120,000 private visitors (2024: 115,000 trade visitors and 115,000 private visitors) from 131 countries (2024: 153 countries; 2023: 130 countries) visited the fair, more than in the previous year. This underscores Frankfurter Buchmesse’s position as the leading event for the international publishing industry and as a festival for literature fans.

During the first three days (15-17 October 2025) of the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse, more than three percent more trade visitors from 125 countries have attended the fair. The total number of trade visitors is expected to amount to 118,500 by the last day of the book fair (2024: 115,000). This year, around 4,350 exhibitors have been presenting their books, products and services at the fair (2024: 4,300 exhibitors).

The 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse will serve as the global marketplace for licensing and rights, and the sounding board for political debates in turbulent times. It will also be a festival of stories, authors and readers.

Together with Marsilio Editori and the De Michelis family, Frankfurter Buchmesse is pleased to announce that the winner of the Cesare De Michelis International Award for Publishing 2026 is Jonathan Galassi, Chairman Emeritus and Executive Editor at Farrar Straus & Giroux in New York. Event dedicated to the award winner to take place on 16 October 2025 at Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Frankfurt will be celebrating books – and their stars. At Frankfurter Buchmesse visitors can meet up with Maja Lunde, Lea Ypi, Kamel Daoud, Tad Williams, Fedor Holz, V.E. Schwab and many others.

From 13 to 18 October 2025, Frankfurter Buchmesse and Frankfurt City Marketing invite visitors to experience the “Jeepney Journey” at Roßmarkt. At the heart of the event is an original Philippine jeepney.

This is where the future of the publishing and information industry comes into focus: international academic publishers, providers of specialist information and educational media, and publishing service providers present their programmes and solutions in Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Hall 4.0. On the Innovation Stage (4.0 H106), future-oriented industry topics will take centre stage in product presentations and micro-conferences.

Decision makers and experts from the international publishing industry will come together at Frankfurter Buchmesse to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the industry.

The 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse will serve as the global marketplace for licensing and rights, and the sounding board for political debates in turbulent times. It will also be a festival of stories, authors and readers.

On Friday 17 October 2025, Frankfurter Buchmesse will once again host the Book-to-Screen Day. Producers, screenwriters and filmmakers will have the opportunity to discover new stories, characters and original ideas from the international book industry.

The global audiobook market continues to grow, which will also be visible at this year's fair. The who's who of international audio publishing will come together at Frankfurter Buchmesse (15-19 October 2025) to present their audio productions and services and discuss current trends.

In just a few weeks, Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 will open its doors. All the latest news on opening hours, book sales, the app and much more can be found in the press release.

Frankfurt Kids brings together experts and the public. From 15 to 17 October 2025, international publishing professionals, authors, and illustrators will discuss the future of children's and young adult books.

The 2025 Aficionado Award goes to Seagull Books, an independent publishing house based in Kolkata, India. The company was recognized with the award for their work publishing literature from around the world with an exceptional eye for quality, diversity and design. Seagull Books is also engaged in culture through The Seagull Foundation for the Arts and The Seagull School of Publishing. 

With “Frankfurt Calling – Perspectives on Culture and Politics”, Frankfurter Buchmesse creates a resonance chamber for social debates that extend far beyond the book market.

Frankfurter Buchmesse (15 - 19 October 2025) offers comics, webtoons and manga a big stage. Publishers, agencies and comic fans meet here to trade and experience new stories – on an international platform and at a festival for all generations.

Axel Scheffler ist Keynote-Speaker der Frankfurt Kids Conference 2025 (Mittwoch, 15. Oktober, von 16.00 - 18.30 Uhr ). Der Schöpfer von “Der Grüffelo” und einer der bekanntesten Kinderbuch-Illustratoren ist auch Botschafter für den National Literacy Trust in Großbritannien. Die Fachkonferenz thematisiert in diesem Jahr der Frankfurter Buchmesse “Kinderbücher in einer zerbrechlichen Welt”.

The ticket shop is open. If you want to attend Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, book now – digitally, efficiently and with no obligation. For five days, the world of literature will come together here: authors, publishers, booksellers, agencies, literature fans, and their communities.

The Franco-German exchange programme has created a far-reaching network since 2000 - with a lasting influence on the literary scene. 

The Philippines unveiled the full scope of its Guest of Honour (PhlGoH) program for the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 during a press conference in Frankfurt today, positioning the archipelago as a rising force in global publishing.

Application deadline for publishers, editors and rights and licencing managers: 16 May

Die Frankfurter Buchmesse (15. bis 19. Oktober 2025) lädt Aussteller ein, sich für das Bühnenprogramm der #fbm25 zu bewerben. Anmeldungen für die kostenpflichtigen Bühnenslots sind ab dem 31. März bis zum 9. Mai 2025 möglich.

As Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, the Philippines announced its key initiatives, major programmes and activities during a press talk in Berlin today. These included new German editions of Philippine books and the initial lineup of authors set to participate in literary and cultural events at the National Stand and the Philippine Pavilion, and around Frankfurt during Frankfurter Buchmesse (15-19 October 2025). The Philippines also announced its first-ever national stand and official presence at the Leipziger Buchmesse (27-30 March 2025). Additionally, it will launch its inaugural cultural programme “Oculus”.

German-language literature is Guest of Honour at Foire du Livre in Brussels: The Guest of Honour invites visitors to a literary adventure dedicated to “Wanderlust”. The Public programme features Bernhard Schlink, Nino Haratischwili, Daniel Kehlmann, War and Peas, and many more, together with Antoine Wauters, Vanessa Springora and Alix Garin, among others.

On February 17, 2025, Books at Berlinale will present ten novelties by international authors with high potential for film adaptation as part of the Berlinale Co-Production Market. This year, genre books are particularly well represented - with an Asian folk horror book from the Philippines, female books, young adult series and feminist gothic comedies.

230,000 visitors, more than 4,300 exhibitors, over 3,300 events and a sold-out book fair weekend – Director Juergen Boos: “Our internationality creates relevance”.

The Handover Ceremony at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 took place on the last day of the Fair: The Guest of Honour Italy bids farewell and hands over to the Philippines. The Philippines will step into a central role at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse as Guest of Honour.

More than 4,300 exhibitors and an expected 114,000 trade visitors from 131 countries / Elif Shafak about the power of storytelling / A platform for democratic discourse / Tickets for Saturday sold out

The Philippines will step into a central role at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse as Guest of Honour ( (15-19 Oktober 2025). During today’s press conference, the curators gave an insight into their work and the motto.