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Frankfurt Book Fair Set to Open With Expanded Public Access and Philippines in Spotlight

Organizers position the fair as a forum for dialogue in polarized times.

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Mit einer Eröffnungsfeier startet am Dienstag die Buchmesse in Frankfurt am Main. Ab Mittwoch ist die weltweit größte Bücherschau für Fachbesucher geöffnet, ab Freitag dann auch für das Publikum. Gastland in diesem Jahr sind die Philippinen.

Overview

  • Running 15–19 October, the fair expects more than 1,000 authors, exhibitors from 92 countries, trade visitors from 140 countries, and well over 200,000 attendees.
  • For the first time the entire Friday is open to private visitors and book sales are permitted from day one, with limited tickets available only in advance online.
  • The Philippines guest of honour highlights a multilingual literary scene with about 60 titles newly appearing in German and a pavilion crafted from materials such as bamboo and pineapple fiber.
  • A new Center Stage anchors the Frankfurt Calling debate program, featuring a conversation on security between Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa and former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
  • Facing industry headwinds after a weaker first half of 2025, the fair elevates public engagement and cross‑media formats including podcasts and audiobook experiences.