Frankfurter Buchmesse 7 - 11 October 2026

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Get your ticket now and be part of #fbm26!

In autumn it's that time again: from 7 to 11 October 2026, Frankfurter Buchmesse will be gathering the international publishing world as well as experts from related industries such as film and games. Join us for a dialogue with partners and interested parties and get inspired!

Be part of it - your ticket options

  • Trade visitor days from Wednesday, 7 till Sunday, 11 October, admission from 9.00 am
  • Trade visitor tickets entitle you to use the local public transport network (RMV) for free

5-day ticket

Wed-Sun Valid all days of the fair

€ 165.‒

Day ticket

Wed-Sun Flexible use each day

€ 91.‒

Day ticket, discounted*

Wed-Sun Flexible use each day

€ 33.‒
Ticket shop Redeem ticket code

Free use of local public transport (RMV) is not included in complimentary tickets
*Only valid with proof of entitlement

Tutorial

Tutorial trade visitor tickets

The tutorial explains all the services offered by the trade visitor ticket portal: Registration, ticket purchase and the redeeming of ticket codes.

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FAQ Trade visitor tickets

You qualify as a trade visitor if you are professionally involved in the development, production, sales, or management of printed and electronic media as well as in art or antiques or are active in the area of education.

Trade groups include, for example:

  • Employees of publishing houses, literary agencies, bookstores, and libraries
  • Authors, illustrators, and translators
  • Employees of printing presses, software firms and other service companies for the book and media industry
  • Teachers and school directors of all types of schools, educators, or other pedagogical personnel
  • Content creators
  • Members of the creative industries, creative artists, and agents
  • Students of all disciplines and trainees in the book and media industry

We reserve the right to request proof of activity (business card, employer's letter, student ID card, etc.).

Trade visitors who belong to the following groups are entitled to purchase discounted trade visitor tickets:
Students, booksellers, librarians, volunteers, trainees and apprentices, people with disabilities (from degree of disability 50%), pensioners, unemployed persons, holders of the Frankfurt Pass.

Proof is required when entering the fairgrounds (e.g. student ID card, school ID card, pension statement/letter, business card, disability ID card).

People in wheelchairs or holding a disability card marked with ‘B’ or ‘H’ will be admitted as trade visitors without the need for further proof. These individuals and their accompanying person will be granted free entry to the book fair directly at the entrance.

Standard admission requirements (see above) and eligibility for concessions (see above) apply to all other individuals.

The trade visitor ticket/RMV-ticket entitles you to travel with the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) for free for arrival and departure to the fairgrounds. Please print out the ticket pdf or have the ticket ready on your smartphone when using the local transport network. Please note that an identity card is needed in case of a passenger check when using the local public transport.

Please note: Complimentary tickets are excluded from free use of local public transport (RMV).

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Get an overview on the programme

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Calendar of Events

Explore all Frankfurter Buchmesse events in the digital event calendar. Filter by day, topic, venue and audience, and plan your visit around your interests.

Open Calendar of Events

For your successful visit to the fair

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The new hall concept at a glance

#fbm26 has two clear areas of focus: the business focus is on the upper levels, while the general public focus is in the ground-level halls. This makes it easier to find your way around and helps you concentrate on your business and targeted networking.

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Masterclasses How to #fbm26

Start the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse optimally prepared – with exclusive tips from the Book Fair team. Take advantage of practical advice for a successful visit and benefit from valuable knowledge.

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Planning made easy

Tickets, programme information, accommodation, travel planning and much more. Discover all these important details and other practical tips in a clear and cocise overview to help you plan your visit to #fbm26.

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You're part of #fbm26? Let your network know!

Create social banners in seconds: add a few details and our banner generator automatically produces ready-to-share visuals for FBM26 — free of charge.

Join us on the Road to Frankfurt

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Masterclasses, Frankfurt Rights Meeting & The Hof

Three formats, one shared start to Frankfurter Buchmesse. The Hof brings the international publishing community together for exchange and networking, the Frankfurt Rights Meeting celebrates 40 years of international rights trading, and the Masterclasses offer more practical insights than ever before. Discover all our digital formats, find the one that is right for you, and make connections you can continue in person in Frankfurt this October.

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Your place for focussed meetings at the #fbm26

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Workstation

For focused meetings, bookable by the day: with a workstation, you get a personal workspace in a professional setting – providing a reliable base for your appointments and coordination meetings. Boost your company’s visibility with the optional graphic display or shelving unit.

To the Workstations

Reasons to visit Frankfurter Buchmesse – here is a look back at #fbm25

  • 118000

    Trade visitors

  • 4350

    Exhibiting companies

  • 3500

    Events

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The Frankfurt spirit all year round

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Masterclasses

Concentrated industry knowledge, available at any time. Discover this year’s inspirational master class sessions covering topics such as audio, AI, e-book design, software innovations for publishers, comics and more – free of charge in our media library.

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The Hof

The latest developments and trends are illuminated and key issues are addressed by competent speakers during the live online sessions at The Hof. This unique experience is rounded off with live music at the virtual bar, digital breakout sessions and exclusive interview guests.

More specialist knowledge

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Whitepapers

Explore our latest whitepapers on the international book and media industry. Register for free to access the download links and receive updates on new releases.

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Media library

Discover the highlights of past fairs all year round and free of charge in our media library. Whether you are looking for trade panels or interviews with authors, there is a variety of German and English-language content available for you.

Are you looking for more trade visitor information on #fbm26?

We will be providing updates on this topic throughout the year.

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Warning notice: Fraudulent emails in the name of the Frankfurter Buchmesse/Juergen Boos (example: “Author Package”)

We have once again been made aware of fraudulent emails in which unknown individuals pose as employees of the Frankfurter Buchmesse or as our Director, Juergen Boos. In a recent case, authors were contacted directly and invited to take part in an alleged Frankfurter Buchmesse programme— including a participation fee and a request for payment details.

These messages are not from the Frankfurter Buchmesse. Please do not respond to such emails and do not make any payments.

In the example available to us, the following are offered and/or requested, among other things:

  • “Author Packages” or programme slots in exchange for fees (e.g. £150 / €150)
  • alleged “discounted participation options” or “special conditions”
  • the selection of a payment method (e.g. bank transfer or credit card)
  • organisational details (hotel/airport recommendations) to create an impression of legitimacy
  • sender email addresses that do not belong to our official domains (e.g. Gmail addresses)

How to recognise attempted fraud

  • The sender address is not an official Frankfurter Buchmesse address (e.g. @buchmesse.de)
  • Requests for payment or fees for “reservations”, “programme inclusion”, “author rate”, or similar
  • Pressure created by tight deadlines (“limited number of placements”, “finalising”)
  • Unusual communication channels or unclear responsibilities/points of contact

Our official communication channels (invoices/payment reminders)

To ensure clarity, we would like to state two points:

  1. We send information about invoices and payment reminders exclusively via our regular communication channels.
  2. If you are unsure, please contact your point of contact at the Frankfurter Buchmesse directly.

If you have received a suspicious message, please also forward it to your point of contact. This helps us keep track of current cases.

Thank you for your attention and support.