Find out what’s new at #fbm24

Business as usual? Not at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024. It’s always been a place full of stories and exciting encounters, but this year there’s plenty of new things to discover. And, of course, there is an engaging and comprehensive programme of events with many great highlights and networking opportunities.

Discover all the new offers, events and more – on the new Frankfurter Buchmesse platform

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.

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Our new offers from A to Z

Stay informed about new trends on the Asian book market, delve into current key issues, listen to insightful talks from industry experts, or explore the latest Romantasy releases – all this and more awaits you at #fbm24. Find all the details about our exciting new offers here.

Discover the professional programme of the Asia Stage

At the Asia Stage, you will gain insights into the latest book market data and trends in Asia. Connect with the Asian publishing community at various networking events.

The Comics Business Centre

Business is booming and mangas, comics & co are more of a global phenomenon than ever before: In Hall 6.1, trade visitors can find out about the latest innovations in the industry and make new business contacts with the major comic publishers.

Specialised focus on writing

Exciting talks by renowned speakers, the latest industry insights and the most important new publications: all this awaits authors and interested trade visitors in our Frankfurt Author area – from Wednesday to Friday in the new large Hall 1.2.

Frankfurt Calling – Perspectives on Culture and Politics

A deep dive into the important issues of our time: on various stages, Frankfurter Buchmesse provides a platform for international discourse on current cultural and political topics.

Frankfurt Kids Conference

Current new releases of children's and young adult literature, the Frankfurt Kids Conference and various award ceremonies - the latest trends at Frankfurt Kids can be discovered and ideas exchanged with international experts.

The new Games Business Centre

Look forward to the new games area. It is the result of a cooperation between the Frankfurter Buchmesse and the Bologna Children's Book Fair. SpielFabrique is supporting the Frankfurter Buchmesse with the first edition of the Games Business Centre.

Manga & Comics

For the international comic and cosplay fans at the fair: The Comic Centre with the variety of international comic book publishers and the finals of the German Cosplay Championship (DCM).

Separate hall level for New Adult

Attention romance and fantasy fans: This year, for the first time, the large new New Adult area awaits you in Hall 1.2 with readings, live events and meet & greets with exciting personalities. Celebrate the community event of the year with fans from all over the world!

Stage 4.0

The stage in Hall 4.0 is all about trends and market developments in the fields of academic, education and publishing services. On Saturday and Sunday, the stage will become the centre of the Campus Weekend for students and knowledge enthusiasts.

THE ARTS+ Stage

THE ARTS+ Stage is all about trends and innovation in the publishing industry, cross-industry networking and the coming together of the publishing and media world.

Centre of Words - Literature & Translation Stage

The International Translation Center becomes the Centre of Words - Literature & Translation Stage.
The new Centre of Words is the central meeting point for literature and translation with its own stage and networking area for encounters and exchanges.

Everything you need to know about visiting the fair

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.