Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020 set to take place!

The book fair is planned to be held on the fairgrounds, throughout the city and, at the same time, virtually. The 72nd Frankfurter Buchmesse will take place on the fairgrounds in accordance with a detailed health and hygiene plan which will reflect the regulations mandated this autumn by the State of Hesse, guaranteeing the safety of visitors, exhibitors and staff attending the fair.

The hygiene plan developed jointly by Frankfurter Buchmesse and Messe Frankfurt has been approved by Frankfurt’s health officials and other public authorities. Due to rapidly changing developments, it is essential that the overall situation be reviewed by the relevant specialists on an ongoing basis and any measures taken updated to reflect the evolving legal requirements.

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“This year, it is more important than ever that Frankfurter Buchmesse takes place. Thanks to activities on the fairgrounds and to book events on site and virtually, we are putting a spotlight on our authors, industry and trends. Because of the corona pandemic, Frankfurter Buchmesse 2020 will be a special edition – an on-site programme combined with a forward-looking digital offer."

Juergen Boos

Director of Frankfurter Buchmesse

Be part of BOOKFEST 2020

When Frankfurt celebrates stories, yours needs to be there too. Be part of BOOKFEST 2020 with your event or location. Just fill out the form describing your event idea by 15 July.

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A look back at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2019

302267
visitors
7450
exhibitors
104
countries

Strong attendance

There have never been so many visitors

Frankfurt Pavilion auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Mega readings

International bestseller authors enthralled their fans

Literaturgala auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Luisa Neubauer im Gespräch auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Big issues

Hot topics permeated the halls and new trends emerged

Create Your Revolution auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Frankfurter Buchmesse in one click

Did you miss the fair? Would you like to watch exciting, full length contributions again? Here, you can find talks by star authors and celebrities, readings, press conferences, award ceremonies and much more.

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Handover of the guest role

Welcome & bienvenue, Canada!

We look forward to our 2020 Guest of Honour Canada! The Guest of Honour will present both English and French-language literature for the first time, featuring world-famous authors like Margaret Atwood, Douglas Coupland, Dany Laferrière, Yann Martel, Alice Munro and Michael Ondaatje, along with First Nations authors.

Present your brand around the world

Every year, there are countless events around the world for booksellers and publishing industry exhibitors, open to both trade specialists as well as the general public. Germany puts in regular appearances at about 20 of these international events, often as the guest of honour.

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Attention exhibitors!

Take advantage of the many options at Frankfurter Buchmesse to raise awareness for your products and brand.

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