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Pure anticipation! Celebrate the upcoming Frankfurter Buchmesse with us!

Opening hours 2026

Trade visitors	7 – 10 October 2026 Sunday, 11 October 2026	9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
General public	Friday, 9 October 2026 Saturday, 10 October 2026 Sunday, 11 October 2026	11.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. 9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Trade visitors

7 – 10 October 2026

Sunday, 11 October 2026

9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

General public

Friday, 9 October 2026

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Sunday, 11 October 2026

11.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

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Everything around your fair visit

Arrival

Due to the central location of the exhibition grounds, you have many ways to get there: by bus, train, plane or car. Are you still looking for a hotel? Here are some tips.

Hallenplan Icon der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Hall Plan

The whole fair at a glance: our Hall Plan is your map and guide to help you navigate the colourful diversity of Frankfurter Buchmesse again this year. You will find the detailed Hall Plan in the Frankfurter Buchmesse app.

Fair Guide

From information on how to get there and the best parking options to ATMs, shopping facilities and book sales, the Fairground A–Z offers you a quick orientation guide for a successful visit to Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Accessibility

Whether you are in a wheelchair or have small children with you, you will find all the information you need for a barrier-free visit to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds here.

Future fair dates.

Plan your visit to the fair for the coming years now:

Year	Guest of Honour
7–11 October 2026	Guest of Honour Czechia
6–10 October 2027	Guest of Honour Chile
11–15 October 2028	Guest of Honour Romania
10–14 October 2029
9–13 October 2030

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