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The Global 50 CEO Talk 2022, held in partnership with Frankfurter Buchmesse on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Frankfurt Studio (Hall 4.0, Room Europe), will explore the book business beyond traditional publishers.

Political panels with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, climate activist Lea Bonasera, Irina Scherbakova (Memorial) and many more

At a press conference on 4 June in Frankfurt, the Guest of Honour Norway presented its extensive cultural programme, the concept for the Guest of Honour Pavilion and the list of authors who will attend the fair.

The Book Fair and the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports signed a memorandum of understanding for Spain’s Guest of Honour participation 2021

Over 1500 international publishers, awards ceremonies, authors and many other events / Frankfurt New Generation – a new area for young people.

The 70th Frankfurter Buchmesse comprised a week full of events, conferences, talks and highlights for the book trade and the general public.

A look at the programme: Literary prizes, CEO Talks, the French book market

“German Stories” will be the theme of Germany’s presentation at the Taipei International Book Exhibition from 12 to 17 February 2019.

Frankfurter Buchmesse (14-18 October 2020) will take place this year: with an extensive digital programme for publishing professionals, exciting online events at BOOKFEST digital for an international readership, as well as live events in Frankfurt on the ARD Book Fair Stage in the Festhalle and some 80 events as part of BOOKFEST city. The book fair’s traditional on-site exhibition is being cancelled this year due to the corona pandemic, since current travel restrictions would prevent numerous country stands from being realised as planned. In addition, the quarantine requirements that will be enforced on 1 October 2020 make it virtually impossible for European exhibitors and trade visitors to participate.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70 in 2018. Frankfurter Buchmesse and Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Publishers & Booksellers Association) launch an international campaign on human rights.

Focus on audio publishing, media for children and young adults and literary translations / Expert talks with Charlie Redmayne, Núria Cabutí, Jonny Geller, Ashleigh Gardner, Peter Warwick, Michael Tamblyn and many others

Under the tagline „Georgia – Made by Characters“ a unique cultural nation introduces itself

On 30 January, the ON THE SAME PAGE campaign of Frankfurter Buchmesse and Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Publishers and Booksellers Association) received the Politikaward (Politics Award) for the category “Kampagne von Unternehmen und Verbänden” (“Campaign by companies and associations”).

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.

Canadian Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon opens Frankfurter Buchmesse | 2,000 companies from 80 countries exhibit on site | Spotlight on over 300 authors | Guest of Honour Canada creates first hybrid pavilion | Focus topic: “How do we want to live our lives?” | International industry leaders participate in “Frankfurt Studio – Inside Publishing” trade programme

The European Union Prize for Literature was awarded as part of the Foire des Livre du Bruxelles (3-7 April 2024). The prize aims to promote the diversity and visibility of the European literary scene internationally. Author Deniz Utlu was honoured with a Special Mention and spoke to us in Brussels about European reading and the potential beauty of difference.

Mkuki Bgoya, participant of the book fair's invitation programme, runs one of the few publishing houses in Tanzania. His goal is to establish a culture of reading in his native country.

500-sqm area for children’s and young adult media at the Frankfurter Buchmesse

In the Gourmet Gallery, food is a global language. Making waffles together with refugees sends a signal.

Give literature lovers a beautiful Easter gift: Private visitor tickets to the Frankfurter Buchmesse are available beginning 10 April 2017. These tickets ar