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Topics & Programme

Discover the programme highlights of FBM25

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Digital warm-up to the fair

Your Head Start – The Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse

Frankfurter Buchmesse is the defining fair for the print and digital content business, as well as an outstanding social and cultural event.

From 15 to 19 October 2025 it will be that time again.

Publishing experts and representatives of the creative industries, authors and celebrities, journalists and culture enthusiasts from around the globe will gather in Frankfurt – to network and exchange ideas, to negotiate and make decisions, to discover and to celebrate.

Frankfurt Connect - Your digital guide to Frankfurter Buchmesse

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Exhibitor Directory

Publishers, service providers, literary agencies and innovative start-ups from around the world. Find exactly what you're looking for – and much more.

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Calendar of Events

With the event calendar, you can keep track of all programme highlights at Frankfurter Buchmesse and plan your visit according to your interests.

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Frankfurt Connect App

The Frankfurter Buchmesse app keeps the programme, hall plans, latest updates and networking contacts readily accessible at all times.

Everything you need for your visit

Information for visitors

Find everything you need for your visit: tickets, opening hours, accessibility, hall plan, how to get there and more.

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Information for exhibitors

Here exhibitors and stand builders will find all services and tips for a successful trade fair presence.

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Information for media representatives

In the press FAQ you will find answers to many questions regarding accreditation and your trade fair visit.

Hall Plan

Illustration of the hall levels and what to find on each.

Open hall plan PDF

Book signings

Information about book signings

What is important to know, what do you need to bear in mind if you want to meet your favourite authors in person? You can find all the information you need about book signings at the Frankfurt Book Fair here.

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Join us in welcoming the Philippines, our Guest of Honour 2025

Fresh perspectives from the archipelago

The Philippines bring their literary diversity, creative voices and vibrant culture to Frankfurt Book Fair. Discover a programme that creates encounters, fosters dialogue and opens new horizons for the international book community.

Jeepney Journey: From Manila to the Main

Experience Philippine culture in the heart of the city: From 13 to 18 October, a colourful jeepney on Roßmarkt transforms into a stage for encounters, exchange and workshops – a lively meeting point connecting Frankfurt and the Philippines.

Warm-up to the fair: online events and exclusive insights.

9 October 2025

The Hof

At The Hof you can exchange ideas with other publishing professionals from around the world in a relaxed atmosphere and discuss current trends that are moving the industry.

6. - 10. October 2025

Masterclasses

Join us for the free Masterclasses to explore innovations and trends, connect with international experts, and expand your knowledge – live or on demand, even before the fair begins.

September & October 2025

Frankfurt Rights Meeting

The Frankfurt Rights Meeting has been the meeting place for all decision-makers in the field of rights and licenses. This autumn, you will once again gain exclusive insights into current topics and trends in four digital sessions in September, followed by an exclusive networking reception at the fair.

Frau mit Kopfhörern: AI und Audio – über die Zukunft des Hörbuchs

New white paper: AI and Audio – about the future of audiobooks

For anyone who wants to gain insight into the dynamic transformation of the audio market driven by AI tools, the new, free white paper by audio expert Javier Celaya (Dosdoce.com) and Frankfurter Buchmesse offers an in-depth analysis of the key challenges and opportunities facing the audiobook market. Published on 8 September 2025.

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exhibiting companies from 92 countries
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events
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media representatives from more than 50 countries

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