59 000 participants and 531 exhibitors frame the scale of the book market activity gathered in Krakow. The fair runs from 22 to 25 October 2026 at EXPO Kraków and brings together publishers, bookstore chains and distributors.
Dates and venue for Book Fair in Krakow 2026
The event opens on 22 October and closes on 25 October 2026 at EXPO Kraków, located at 9 Galicyjska Street. The official schedule spreads across the exhibition halls and related seminar spaces at the venue.
Who exhibits and who attends
Exhibitors include Polish and foreign publishing houses, book warehouses, bookstores, printing companies and paper manufacturers. The fair reports a significant presence of authors and publishing professionals. The numbers linked to this edition show wide participation from both industry and public audiences.
Program and the 2026 motto
This edition uses the quote from Agnieszka Osiecka “Caution: another human being” as its guiding motif. Organizers list roughly 1 250 activities related to books and reading, encompassing author meetings, title presentations and discussions on market trends.
Key figures
- Participants: 59 000
- Exhibitors: 531
- Registered authors: 1 084
- Programmed activities: 1 250
- Stands: 307
These figures give a clear measure of the fair’s operational scope within the Polish and international publishing scene.
How to prepare B2B prospecting in Krakow
- Segment the exhibitor list ahead of arrival. Target publishers, distributors and retail chains separately. The exhibitor directory helps prioritize contacts.
- Prepare tailored value propositions. For retailers focus on supply terms and merchandising; for publishers present distribution or co-publishing options; for printers provide production specs and capacity details.
- Schedule short, outcome-driven meetings. Set one clear next step per conversation to convert contact into business follow-up.
- Bring precise supporting material. A digital dossier, physical samples and a one-page commercial sheet speed decisions at a stand.
- Use program activities as meeting opportunities. Panels and presentations concentrate relevant audiences and ease post-event follow-up.
Why the fair matters for retail_consumo in 2026
The Book Fair in Krakow operates as a commercial barometer for demand and a setting where supply agreements are executed. The 2026 figures help detect format shifts, sales channel changes and audience dynamics across Central Europe.
Inscription details, exhibitor lists and the full schedule are available at the official site http://ksiazka.krakow.pl/en. For companies active in publishing and book retail the October dates in Krakow are a practical moment to verify partners and consolidate regional distribution plans.
