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Updated Guide to International Book Fairs & Festivals
IBFE Global International Book Fairs and Events provides a comprehensive and updated overview of renowned international book fairs and literary festivals along with their scheduled dates. These events, held annually around the same period, serve as platforms where authors, publishers, and literary enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the world of books. For precise dates, times, and locations, visitors can refer to the official event websites or contact IBFE Global via email at ibfeglobal@haveebook.com to request updates, additions, or corrections to the listings.
Staying informed about these literary gatherings is essential as they act as hubs for the global exchange of ideas and the celebration of diverse cultures through literature. Book fairs provide opportunities for networking, discovering new releases, and building collaborations within the publishing and educational communities. For inquiries or to suggest events for inclusion, individuals are encouraged to reach out to IBFE Global using the provided email addresses. By following these international literary events, readers and professionals alike contribute to the promotion and appreciation of literature on a global scale.
Official Resources for Global Book Fairs with Verified Links:
Access official websites of major international book fairs and festivals to get the latest schedules, participant details, and event highlights. These verified sources allow you to plan your attendance, explore featured programs, and stay up-to-date with changes or additions to events. IBFE Global encourages readers, authors, and publishers to use these links for accurate information and direct engagement with the global literary community.
Global Book Fairs:
January 2025
- Cairo International Book Fair
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Dates: January 23 – February 5, 2025
- Website: cairobookfair.org
- Description: A significant event in the Arab world, featuring Arabic and international publications.
- Antiquaria Book Fair
- Location: Ludwigsburg, Germany
- Dates: January 23-25, 2025
- Website: antiquaria.de
- Description: Germany’s largest antiquarian book fair for rare and collectible books.
- International Kolkata Book Fair
- Location: Kolkata, India
- Dates: January 28 – February 9, 2025
- Website: kolkatabookfair.net
- Description: The biggest book fair in India, focusing on Bengali literature and international works.
February 2025
- Taipei International Book Exhibition
- Location: Taipei, Taiwan
- Dates: February 4–9, 2025
- Website: tibe.org.tw
- Description: Taiwan’s largest book fair, providing a platform for global publishers and authors.
- Havana International Book Fair
- Location: Havana, Cuba
- Dates: February 7–14, 2025
- Website: ferialibro.cu
- Description: A major Latin American book fair, often dedicated to a guest country.
March 2025
- Paris Book Fair
- Location: Paris, France
- Dates: March 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: livreparis.com
- Description: A large European book fair with thousands of publishers and authors from around the world.
- Bologna Children’s Book Fair (Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi)
- Location: Bologna, Italy
- Dates: March 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: bookfair.bolognafiere.it
- Description: The leading fair for children’s books and educational content, attracting global participation.
April 2025
- London Book Fair
- Location: London, UK
- Dates: April 7–9, 2025
- Website: thelondonbookfair.co.uk
- Description: One of the most prominent international book fairs for publishers and authors.
- Dubai International Book Fair
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Dates: April 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: dibf.ae
- Description: A major Middle Eastern event showcasing international and Arabic literature.
- Budapest International Book Festival
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Dates: April 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: konyvfesztival.hu
- Description: Hungary’s premier event for local and international literature.
- Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
- Location: Los Angeles, USA
- Dates: April 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: latimes.com/festivalofbooks
- Description: A popular U.S. event with author panels, book sales, and readings.
May 2025
- BookExpo America (BEA)
- Location: New York City, USA
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: bookexpoamerica.com
- Description: A major trade show for the U.S. book industry, offering networking and learning opportunities.
- Lagos International Book Fair
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: lagosbookfair.com
- Description: West Africa’s largest book fair, promoting African and global literature.
- Zagreb Book Fair
- Location: Zagreb, Croatia
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: zagrebackisajamknjiga.com
- Description: Croatia’s largest book fair, offering international literature and regional authors.
- Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: adibf.com
- Description: A premier book fair in the Middle East with global participation.
June 2025
- Seoul International Book Fair
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
- Dates: June 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: seoulbookfair.org
- Description: A key event for Korean and international authors and publishers.
- Jakarta International Book Fair
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Dates: June 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: jakartabookfair.com
- Description: Indonesia’s largest book fair, attracting local and international publishers.
August 2025
- Beijing International Book Fair
- Location: Beijing, China
- Dates: August 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: bibf.net
- Description: China’s largest book fair, bringing global publishers together.
- Sao Paulo International Book Fair
- Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Dates: August 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: feiradolivrosp.com.br
- Description: The largest book fair in Latin America, showcasing books from around the world.
- Shanghai International Book Fair
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Dates: August 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: siba.com.cn
- Description: A leading event in Asia, featuring both local and international authors.
September 2025
- Moscow International Book Fair
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Dates: September 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: book-fair.ru
- Description: Russia’s premier book fair, attracting global participants.
October 2025
- Frankfurt Book Fair
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Dates: October 8–12, 2025
- Website: frankfurter-buchmesse.com
- Description: The world’s largest book fair, drawing authors, publishers, and agents from all over the world.
November 2025
- Singapore Writers Festival
- Location: Singapore
- Dates: November 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: singaporewritersfestival.com
- Description: A prestigious literary festival with international authors, readings, and workshops.
- International Book Fair of Guadalajara
- Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
- Dates: November 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: fil.com.mx
- Description: The largest book fair in Latin America, celebrating literary traditions from all over the world.
- Mexico City International Book Fair
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
- Dates: November 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: fil.com.mx
- Description: A major event in Latin America for books, authors, and publishers.
December 2025
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- Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi (Bologna Children’s Book Fair)
- Location: Bologna, Italy
- Dates: December 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: bookfair.bolognafiere.it
- Description: Focused on children’s literature, this fair offers a platform for global publishers.
- Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi (Bologna Children’s Book Fair)
European Book fairs 2025 with official web link:
Here’s a consolidated list of European book fairs with their official website links and additional details. Remember to check the provided websites for specific 2025 schedules, including dates, times, and locations:
January 2025
- Antiquaria (Antiquarian Book Fair)
- Location: Ludwigsburg, Germany
- Dates: January 23–25, 2025
- Website: antiquaria.de
- Description: Germany’s largest antiquarian book fair, featuring rare and collectible books, manuscripts, and maps.
- International Kolkata Book Fair (European publishers participating)
- Location: Kolkata, India (European participation)
- Dates: January 28–February 9, 2025
- Website: kolkatabookfair.net
- Description: India’s biggest book fair, focusing on international books and publishers, with European exhibitors.
February 2025
- Cairo International Book Fair
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Dates: January 23–February 5, 2025
- Website: cairobookfair.org
- Description: Although in Egypt, this fair has strong European participation, showcasing diverse books from across the world.
- Havana International Book Fair
- Location: Havana, Cuba (European exhibitors)
- Dates: February 7–14, 2025
- Website: ferialibro.cu
- Description: Latin American event with significant European publisher representation.
March 2025
- Bologna Children’s Book Fair
- Location: Bologna, Italy
- Dates: March 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: bookfair.bolognafiere.it
- Description: Leading international event for children’s books, illustrations, and educational content.
- Paris Book Fair (Livre Paris)
- Location: Paris, France
- Dates: March 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: livreparis.com
- Description: A major European book fair featuring thousands of publishers and authors from around the world.
- Madrid Book Fair
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Dates: March 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: ferialibromadrid.com
- Description: Spain’s premier book fair, with extensive international participation.
April 2025
- London Book Fair
- Location: London, UK
- Dates: April 7–9, 2025
- Website: thelondonbookfair.co.uk
- Description: A key international book fair bringing together authors, publishers, and professionals from across the globe.
- Budapest International Book Festival
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Dates: April 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: konyvfesztival.hu
- Description: Hungary’s premier book fair showcasing Hungarian and international authors.
- Zagreb Book Fair
- Location: Zagreb, Croatia
- Dates: April 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: zagrebackisajamknjiga.com
- Description: Croatia’s largest literary event focusing on both Croatian and international literature.
May 2025
- Frankfurt Book Fair (Spring edition)
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: frankfurter-buchmesse.com
- Description: A smaller spring edition of the world’s largest book fair, with an international scope.
- Budapest International Book Festival
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: konyvfesztival.hu
- Description: The premier book fair in Hungary, showcasing both local and international literature.
- Leipzig Book Fair
- Location: Leipzig, Germany
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: leipziger-buchmesse.de
- Description: A major book fair in Germany focusing on German literature and international publishers.
- The Gothenburg Book Fair
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
- Dates: May 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: bokmassan.se
- Description: Sweden’s largest book fair, attracting publishers and authors from all over the world.
June 2025
- Seoul International Book Fair
- Location: Seoul, South Korea (with European participation)
- Dates: June 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: seoulbookfair.org
- Description: An Asian book fair with strong European participation, showcasing global literature.
- Amsterdam International Book Fair
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dates: June 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: boekensalon.nl
- Description: A renowned event in the Netherlands with a focus on European literature.
August 2025
- Sao Paulo International Book Fair
- Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (European exhibitors)
- Dates: August 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: feiradolivrosp.com.br
- Description: A major Latin American book fair with significant European participation.
September 2025
- Moscow International Book Fair
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Dates: September 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: book-fair.ru
- Description: Russia’s largest book fair, drawing global publishers, agents, and authors.
- Helsinki Book Fair
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
- Dates: September 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: helsinkibookfair.fi
- Description: Finland’s major book event, with Finnish and international participation.
October 2025
- Frankfurt Book Fair (Main edition)
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Dates: October 8–12, 2025
- Website: frankfurter-buchmesse.com
- Description: The world’s largest book fair, with extensive international participation, covering all book genres and sectors.
November 2025
- International Book Fair of Guadalajara (European exhibitors)
- Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (European participation)
- Dates: November 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: fil.com.mx
- Description: A prominent Latin American book fair, with a strong European presence.
December 2025
- International Book Fair of Buenos Aires (European participation)
- Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (European exhibitors)
- Dates: December 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Website: el-libro.org.ar
- Description: Latin America’s largest book fair, with significant participation from European authors and publishers.
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