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The timeline of Frankfurter Buchmesse lets you experience transformation: from the first fair in the Paulskirche in 1949 to the most important international meeting place for the industry and a leading cultural event. And the story goes on...

Take part in events with regional organisations and readings by authors on the Asia Stage at the weekend.

Visit the new International Stage and experience readings by authors from all over the world. Discover our multi-facetted programme for the general public.

Sonja Vandenrath, Head of the Department of Literature of the City of Frankfurt am Main

Opening times, tickets, book purchases, decorations and more: Answers to frequently asked questions about your visit to Frankfurter Buchmesse are available on our FAQ page.

Fans of podcasts from “Die ZEIT” can look forward to an exciting line-up of events in Frankfurter Buchmesse’s cultural programme.

Frankfurt Kids Festival is the book fair highlight for young fans of reading.

Lea Kaib, Book blogger

Katrin Deike, Visitor

Michel Friedman, Lawyer, publicist and philosopher, Frankfurt am Main

Podcasts, readings, interviews and masterclasses on book markets and industry trends: experience the highlights of Frankfurter Buchmesse free of charge in our media library.

The New Adult Stage at Frankfurter Buchmesse offers an exciting programme for Romance and Fantasy.

Katharina Robitzkat, Visitor

Once again, this year's German-language "Novel of the Year" award will be presented at the opening of Frankfurter Buchmesse. Experience the awards ceremonies live from home.

Sebastian Fitzek, writer

Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, United Nations

Erin L. Cox, Publicist

What's new at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024? Discover new stages, services and events!

Journalists and blogger will find here all the relevant press releases of the Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Entdecken Sie die Aktionen unserer Jubiläumspartner zur 75. Frankfurter Buchmesse – mit Live-Events, Workshops, Give-Aways und Gewinnspielen.