Frankfurt Book Fair Verified listing

The Frankfurter Buchmesse is the world’s largest and most influential trade fair for books, publishing, and creative content. Every October, the global publishing industry gathers in Frankfurt to connect, negotiate rights, and explore new trends shaping literature, education, media, and digital innovation.

Held at Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Center, the event welcomes more than 7,000 exhibitors and over 300,000 visitors from around 100 countries. It serves as a unique meeting point for publishers, authors, literary agents, distributors, educators, and cultural organizations from across the world.

Beyond business, the Frankfurter Buchmesse is also a vibrant cultural festival — featuring book launches, author readings, debates, film screenings, and special country showcases. It is not only a marketplace for ideas but also a celebration of stories that shape our world.