--- title: "How to Get Leads at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 | DataOrigin" description: "Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 takes place from October 7 to 11, 2026 in Frankfurt. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting." canonical: https://dataorigin.es/en/blog/feria-del-libro-2026/ lang: en site: https://dataorigin.es llms: https://dataorigin.es/llms.txt --- ![Frankfurt Book Fair 2026](/images/blog_events/feria-del-libro.webp) # Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 Frankfurt, Germany | From October 7 to 11, 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 takes place from October 7 to 11, 2026 in Frankfurt. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting. [Web](https://www.buchmesse.de) Entertainment & LeisureEducation & TrainingRetail & Consumer Goods Joaquín Montesinos • Published September 1, 2026 Every October Frankfurt becomes a hub for the publishing industry and cultural exchange. From 7 to 11 October 2026 the Frankfurt Book Fair stages meetings for publishers, rights professionals and creative industries at Messe Frankfurt. ## Dates and venue at Messe Frankfurt Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 runs from 7 to 11 October at Messe Frankfurt. The event introduces a revised hall concept intended to create clearer zones for rights trading, young readers and experimental formats, and to improve circulation between business and public areas. ## Key figures for the event Available figures show 4,350 exhibitors and 238,000 visitors. Recent totals also reference roughly 3,500 program events and about 7,800 accredited media representatives, reflecting the international scale and press attention the fair receives. ## Sectors and types of exhibitors Exhibitors include book publishers, literary agents, rights departments, audiobook platforms and suppliers for merchandising and retail. Companies from film and gaming attend to scout adaptation opportunities, while collective national stands facilitate rights negotiations and market entry. ## Program highlights and 2026 updates The program mixes a professional calendar for rights and trade with public-facing stages and masterclasses. The fair lists a professional programme, public events and numerous knowledge formats. Czechia serves as Guest of Honour for 2026 with a curated programme showcasing its literary output. ## Preparing B2B prospecting at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 Set clear objectives - Prioritize contacts by rights, territory and format. Block times for rights discussions and separate slots for retail or audiobook partners. Prepare materials - Provide a concise digital press kit and a short rights list. Ensure sample pages and audio files are accessible via direct links. - Craft a one-minute commercial pitch focused on rights potential and target markets. Use the directory and follow up - Search the exhibitor directory to pre-request meetings. Schedule follow-ups with deadlines and next-step proposals. - Log meetings with clear action items and timelines to keep negotiations moving after the fair. ## Closing note and action Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 remains a central marketplace for rights and content partnerships; arrive with a tested pitch, a short digital kit and a meeting plan. Buy tickets and check the full programme at [https://www.buchmesse.de](https://www.buchmesse.de) to organize meetings and access the exhibitor directory. ## Looking for the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 exhibitor list? Sign up for free on DataOrigin to check this trade show's companies as soon as they are available and explore hundreds of other shows. [See the full list](https://dataorigin.es/app) [See how sales teams use DataOrigin](https://dataorigin.es/en/solutions/sales-teams/) ## Frequently asked questions When is Frankfurt Book Fair 2026? 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