Pure anticipation! Celebrate the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse with us!
Opening hours 2025
Trade visitors
15 – 18 October 2025
Sunday, 19 October 2025
9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
General public
Friday, 17 October 2025
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Sunday, 19 October 2025
10.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Sales
Sales are permitted on all days of the fair in compliance with the German Book Price Fixing Act. Exhibitors will make it clear on their stands whether or not they are par-ticipating in sales. We kindly ask our visitors to be considerate when entering stands where people are in business meetings and future favourite titles are being negotiated.
Future fair dates.
Plan your visit to the fair for the coming years now:
Year
Guest of Honour
07–11 October 2026
Guest of Honour Czechia
06–10 October 2027
Guest of Honour Chile
Connected by passion – at Frankfurt Connect
Frankfurter Buchmesse’s new digital platform: Frankfurt Connect. Expand your business network, discover the latest content and events from your favourite publishers and easily plan your next visit to the book fair.
Now’s the perfect time to start looking forward to your visit to the book fair in October – with year-round networking opportunities, digital formats and practical information tailored to trade visitors.
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.
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.
The Fairground A–Z
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.
Discover our programme and highlights from previous fairs
Media library
Discover highlights for trade and private visitors from past fairs all year round and free of charge in our media library.
Professional programme
Benefit from our diverse professional programme and networking opportunities with international publishing experts.
Public events
Experience international bestselling authors and TV stars live at Frankfurter Buchmesse – with our varied public programme available from August 2025.
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