Frankfurter Buchmesse 2027
Frankfurt, Germany · 6–10 Oct 2027 · T1 Major
The Frankfurt Book Fair (German: Frankfurter Buchmesse, abbr. FBM) is the world's largest trade fair for books, based on the number of publishing companies represented. The five-day annual event in mid-October is held at the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
- Language
- German
- Genres
- thriller, horror, dark fantasy, tarot/occult
- Format
- in-person
- Duration (days)
- 5
- Next edition
- 6–10 Oct 2027
- Author participation
- Most important global rights marketplace; agency must-attend; Deadline: Exhibitor applications via buchmesse.de
- Attendance published by the festival
- 286000
- Audience
- The first three days are restricted exclusively to professional visitors; the general public attend the fair on the weekend.
- Accessibility
- About us About us Overview Contact Code of Conduct Questions about #fbm Career Accessibility Facts & Figures Litprom Frankfurter Buchmesse Abroad Press Press Overview Press material Press releases Events Team Acc
- Language notes
- Listed working language: German
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: thriller; Also listed: horror, dark fantasy, tarot/occult
- Programme
- A special literary programme is organised for the occasion (readings, arts exhibitions, public discussion panels, theatre productions, and radio and TV programmes).
- Awards
- The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade has been awarded at the fair each year since 1950 during a ceremony in the Frankfurter Paulskirche.
- Tables and exhibitors
- Exhibitors and Stand Constructors Fair preparation Service Contractors Tickets for exhibitors Exhibitor Entry & Event Calendar Book Fair Year 2027 Fu
- Past editions
- 1950, 1976, 1980, 2006, 2007, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025