The Full List of International Book Fairs in 2025

In this fair, you will find a wide range of second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints, posters, manuscripts and ephemera. All this, and more, will be available at prices to suit all.

The Çukurova Book Fair has brought together hundreds of publishers and authors with more than 3 million readers from various cities of the Mediterranean. In the last five years, over 33 thousand visitors have participated in the activities of Çukurova Book Fair, which has hosted various cultural events since the first year it was organized.

The York New Year Book Fair is an established and friendly event. With around 100 book dealers from all over the country, situated on just one floor, the fair offers a rich and delicious variety of choice for anyone interested in books. Thousands of second-hand, antiquarian and rare items will be on offer from all areas of fiction and non-fiction, along with related ephemera. There are prices to suit all pockets.

The book fair is back at its new venue this year, with around 20 book dealers exhibiting. Local books will as always be well represented but a wide variety of subjects are covered by the dealers attending.

The Antiquaria in Ludwigshafen offers visitors of all age groups and professionals a welcoming and festive opportunity to meet and exchange around a common passion: books, autographs, and graphics.

Germany’s leading annual rare book fair brings together each year local and international booksellers. The Stuttgart Antiquarian Book Fair is the oldest and largest fair for antiquarian booksellers and autograph and print dealers in Germany. It is where antiquarians offer first editions, manuscripts, and letters from the respective authors.

The International Comics Festival in France will feature workshops, master classes, meetings, and professional discussions. The festival’s events and the various exhibitions attract, each year, thousands of amateurs as well as comic-arts publishers and distributors, producers, authors, agents, and more industry professionals.

Welcome to the fabulous February Book Fair extravaganza. There you will find some old dealers, some new faces and a huge quantity of collectable and decorative printed material.

The always lively and bustling Young Readers’ Book Hall will delight visitors with both the abundance of new books at the publishers’ stands, and the variety of creative activities and stage events. The hall will feature the LIBRARY OPEN created by Lithuanian librarians, famous children’s authors will invite guests to workshops in the CREATIVE SPACE WITHOUT FORMULAS, and the work of well-known book illustrators from Lithuania and abroad will be presented in the BOOK COUNTRY creative studio.

The annual Hexham Book Festival presents bestselling writers, thinkers, politicians, journalists, broadcasters, and up-and-coming writers and writers from the North-East region. The festival is supported by numerous local businesses and private sponsors with outreach projects benefiting from Trusts and Foundations’ support.

Year after year, the festival of literature and art is celebrated in Poznań. For three days, you will find a whole range of publishers in one place—both the largest and well-known, as well as niche publishing by authors from Poland and abroad. And when you find your favorite new book, you are invited to a series of meetings with writers. The Poznań Book Fair also includes illustration exhibitions, the Comics Zone, the Scrabble Zone, workshops for children and adults, a vinyl exchange, and the Book Marketing conference.

The Buchmesse im Ried is a supraregional event about books and literature. Readers can get in touch with authors, browse books, view the booths of many publishers and bookstores, and attend readings and lectures. There are more than 40 publishers and bookstores exhibiting their programs at the fair.

The London Book Fair features a wide range of activities like conferences, Insights Seminar Programme, awards, Charity of the Year, and more. The features are carefully curated to showcase informative and inspiring content across all its forms in the publishing industry. Awards are also presented to highlight the exemplary work of organizations from within the industry. Gathering people together and creating the perfect space to make connections is what it’s all about.

The Brussels Book Fair is a nonprofit event promoting books and reading to all audiences since 2016. Each year it presents 255 exhibitors, 500 publishing houses, and 1,200 authors in meetings and dedications. The event is visited by 72 thousand visitors every year.

The Wilton Book Fair offers a wide variety of books (second-hand, rare, and antiquarian), and often with maps prints and ephemera. A lovely day out in a lovely part of the world.

The Geneva Book Fair is the only publisher fair in Switzerland. It brings together nearly 350 exhibitors from all over the French-speaking world. For five days, readers, writers, publishers, and booksellers will get the opportunity to meet up in exchange for knowledge, contacts, and experiences in a friendly event.

A Yorkshire bibliophiles and book collectors’ favorite, the Annual PBFA Book Fair in Harrogate has been running for over 40 years. Dealers are attending from all parts of the United Kingdom, traveling from as far afield as Scotland, East Anglia, London, the Midlands, and right across the Northern Counties. A powerful mix of subjects will be on display, fiction and non-fiction, offered by specialist dealers with knowledge and expertise!

Leipzig Book Fair is the most important get-together in the spring for the book and media industry, connecting readers with authors, publishers, and media companies from Germany and around the world. They all visit Leipzig to experience a diversity of literature, discover innovations, and gain new perspectives. It presents the spring’s new releases, current themes, and trends. Also, it exhibits novelties from Central and Eastern Europe in addition to new German-language literature.

The Edinburgh Book Fair is a festival dedicated to rare, collectible, and important books and the history of books. Edinburgh’s finest bookish institutions have arranged talks, exhibitions, and workshops for collectors, bibliophiles, and booklovers. The majority of them are free to all. Some talks include introductions suitable for budding book lovers and those merely curious about the history of books, along with scholars delving into their latest research.

The fair offers great selection of books and ephemera to delight all book lovers and collectors! As usual a range of specialisms will be on sale.

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is an industry leading event that has succeeded in bringing together a unique and diverse global audience thanks to 60 years experience. The result is the world’s premium copyright exchange hub when it comes to publishing which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for children’s stories, illustration, animation and related areas.

In this fair, you will surely find a little something for yourself or a loved one. A wide range of second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints, posters, manuscripts and ephemera will be available at prices to suit all.

The Norwich Book Fair is held in the Forum building of the Millennium Library in the centre of the beautiful medieval city. The PDFA members display a wide variety of books both second-hand and antiquarian and often with prints, maps and ephemera. Their Code of Practice ensures all items are correctly described and fairly priced.

In 2025, the Paris Book Festival invites you to experience its fourth edition even more intensely, back in its original setting: the Grand Palais. Under the majestic glass roof, get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of the book, “in all its forms”. With an enriched program, this festival is still the literary event of the year. It becomes invites you to explore exciting bridges between literature and cinema, the performing arts, the visual arts and music.

The Topsham Book Fair, formerly the Exeter Book Fair, is located in the pleasant historic seaport of Topsham and is now the only PBFA book fair in Devon. It is held three times a year – in January, August and November – and regularly attracts a good number of traders who fill the hall. A full range of second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, ephemera, maps and prints are on sale from the more modest to the highly collectable and expensive.

This fair is one of the largest in the Peak District, featuring around 30 dealers offering a wide range of rare and vintage books. It’s a fantastic event for book lovers, collectors, and anyone interested in discovering unique literary treasures.

With almost 100 dealers offering tens of thousands of rare, collectable and second-hand books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera, the Oxford Book Fair frequently attracts the attention of both local and national press.

The Sherborne Book Fair has been a feature of life in this delightful Dorset town for over 40 years. The fair attracts booksellers from all over the west country, offering a great selection of second-hand and antiquarian books on all subjects.

This popular book fair is held in the centre of this Leicestershire market town, with over 20 book dealers selling second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints and ephemera.

A small and friendly book fair offering secondhand and antiquarian books, maps, posters, prints and ephemera in the large market town in County Durham.

The CEEBM is intended to serve as a showcase of the Central and Eastern European book business. The fair will feature a variety of events, including author readings, book signings, panel discussions, and workshops

The WBF Warsaw Book Fair in Warsaw is one of the oldest fairs in Europe. It includes meetings with authors, promotions of books, discussions, and much more. Exhibitors can establish collaborations and exchange experiences. It is also a chance to discuss problems within the Polish book market.

This is one of the largest premier antiquarian book fairs featuring more than 100 UK and international booksellers showcasing rare books, maps, prints, ephemera, collector items and more to suit all pockets! There will be a range of specialisms, from Modern First Editions, Children’s Literature, History, Travel, Sport, Religion to name but a few!

Mainzer Minipressen-Messe is an international book fair dedicated to small publishers and artists’ books. Held every two years in Mainz, Germany, it is the largest marketplace in Europe for books produced by small presses and private publishers. The fair showcases a wide range of literary works, including approximately 10,000 titles, with around 1,000 new publications each edition.

The Madrid Book Fair presents fiction and non-fiction writers, booksellers, publishers, and distributors from different parts of the country. The fair features many activities for everyone, authors meet-ups, conferences, workshops, round tables, and book signings.

The Books By the Beach festival brings the bestselling authors to Scarborough from all diverse genres for everyone to enjoy.

The one-day Edinburgh fair is now being held at the Augustine Church Hall, where book dealers will be offering antiquarian and secondhand books, maps, and other printed material.

The Borders Book Festival is a free entry event with more than 100 events for all ages. The festival has grown over the years to feature more than just books. Discover health and wellbeing classes and drop-in sessions, film, opera, comedy, workshops, youth theatre, and fine food and drink from the Borders and Scotland in the Orchard.

The fair is now being held at The St Thomas Centre at Northampton Cathedral, and up to 20 book dealers selling second-hand and antiquarian books, maps, prints and much more, will be there.

PBFA book dealers will be offering a range of second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, ephemera, maps and prints for sale, from the modest to the highly collectable.

Brighton Book Festival is a series of over 20 events across independent bookshop week to celebrate the power of books with the community. The programme includes activities for children and adults across generations such as a family festival, workshops and poetry nights.

In this book fair, you will surely find a little something for yourself or a loved one. A wide range of second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints, posters, manuscripts and ephemera will be available at prices to suit all.

The second new book fair of the year is being held at Hay Castle in the centre of Hay-on-Wye. Antiquarian and second-hand books, maps, and other printed matter will be offered for sale by our members.

The Ilkley Book Fair is a long running and friendly event. The PDFA members display a wide variety of books both second-hand and antiquarian and often with prints, maps and ephemera. Their Code of Practice ensures all items are correctly described and fairly priced.

The PDFA members display a wide variety of books both second-hand and antiquarian and often with prints, maps and ephemera. Their Code of Practice ensures all items are correctly described and fairly priced.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a distinctive international showcase celebrating the written word, literature, and ideas. It brings leading and emerging international British and Scottish authors and thinkers together to inspire each other and audiences in an extensive programme of public events.

The Topsham Book Fair, formerly the Exeter Book Fair, is located in the pleasant historic seaport of Topsham and is now the only PBFA book fair in Devon. It is held three times a year – in January, August and November – and regularly attracts a good number of traders who fill the hall.

The PDFA members display a wide variety of books, both second-hand and antiquarian, and often with prints, maps and ephemera. Their Code of Practice ensures all items are correctly described and fairly priced.

Welcome to the second Bakewell fair of the year, with around 30 dealers in attendance. Everyone welcome including children and pets. Easy disabled access throughout. Cafe refreshments available.

The Wilton Book Fair offers a wide variety of books, both second-hand, rare and antiquarian, and often with maps prints and ephemera. A lovely day out in a lovely part of the world.

There will be around 20 dealers exhibiting a selection of their secondhand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints and more, to suit all pockets.

Festivaletteratura is one of Italy’s most anticipated annual events. Since its inception in 1997, this five-day festival of gatherings with authors, readings, guided tours, performances and concerts has seen artists come from all four corners of the globe to come together in Mantua, getting first-hand experience of the truly unforgettable festive atmosphere.

The one-day Edinburgh fairs are now being held at the Augustine Church Hall, where book dealers will be offering antiquarian and secondhand books, maps, and other printed material.

In the Abergavenny Book Fair, the PDFA members display a wide variety of books both second-hand and antiquarian and often with prints, maps, and ephemera. Their Code of Practice ensures all items are correctly described and fairly priced.

The York Fair, which began in 1974, features over 220 of this country’s leading booksellers. The fair offers a breathtaking diversity of books, as well as posters, ephemera, manuscripts, maps, and prints, ranging in price from just a few pounds up to tens of thousands of pounds. This year, several dealers from overseas are welcome as well. You will find everythinh from books over 500 years old to review copies of recently published works, and everything in between.

Appledore Book Festival has established itself as one of the UK’s most highly regarded literary festivals. Welcoming world-class renowned authors, newcomers and local authors, it ensures there is something for everyone.

Bloody Scotland established itself as the leading Scottish International Crime Writing Festival. It’s a place for crime writers new and established. In this event, readers can hang out with their favourite crime writers, enjoy entertaining as well as informative events during a weekend in September, covering a range of criminal subjects from fictional forensics, psychological thrillers, tartan noir, cosy crime and many more.

The Gothenburg Book Fair is an annual event held in Gothenburg, Sweden. It started primarily as a trade fair for librarians and teachers, but is now the largest literary festival in Scandinavia and the second largest book fair in Europe after the Frankfurt Book Fair. It has around 100,000 visitors and 900 exhibitors annually.

Great selection of books and ephemera to delight all book lovers and collectors! There will also be a range of specialisms on sale.

In this fair, you will surely find a little something for yourself or a loved one. A wide range of second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints, posters, manuscripts and ephemera will be available at prices to suit all.

There will be books and other items across a myriad of subjects and genres – secondhand, rare and unusual – priced to suit every pocket.

LIBER is one of the largest international gatherings for books in Spanish, providing plenty of business opportunities for publishing firms. It is the main hub for business and professional exchanges in this industry. LIBER is open to all book-related sectors, with a special focus on digital content, new publishers, self-publishing, and copyrights.

The Sherborne Book Fair has been a feature of life in this delightful Dorset town for over 40 years. The fair attracts booksellers from all over the west country offering a great selection of second-hand and antiquarian books on all subjects.

This fair brings together publishing professionals, technology experts, and creative industries such as film and games. The fair features a diverse range of events, including book signings, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

This is a one-day fair thay features a large number of dealers offering rare, collectable and second-hand books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera. These book dealers come from different parts of the country and have something to suit everyone at prices starting from £2 up to the £1000’s.

Helsinki Book Fair offers four days of new reads, discussions, and chances to meet writers and lovers of literature. Part of the fair programme is also available online. Helsinki Book Fair is a cultural forum of national significance that brings writers, politicians, artists and experts together to discuss major phenomena of our time. Freedom of speech, tolerance, and respect for human rights are some of the most important values of the fair.

Their professional dealers will be bringing thousands of old books, maps, manuscripts and more to the fair. All the items are properly described and authentic.

The Northern Illustrated, Children’s & Detective Fiction Book Fair provides an opportunity for serious collectors as well as general collectors of all three areas. A great day out for all the family. Right before Christmas, a great opportunity to find that gift.

The one-day Edinburgh fairs are now being held at the Augustine Church Hall, where book dealers will be offering antiquarian and secondhand books, maps, and other printed material.

The Topsham Book Fair, formerly the Exeter Book Fair, is located in the pleasant historic seaport of Topsham and is now the only PBFA book fair in Devon. It is held three times a year – in January, August and November – and regularly attracts a good number of traders who fill the hall.

The marvellous PBFA Christmas Book Fair is a must for book lovers, collectors, and gift buyers alike! Thousands of second-hand books, rare manuscripts, vintage prints and posters, original artworks, and ephemera will be on offer from some of the best independent sellers across the country.

The Wilton Book Fair offers a wide variety of books, both second-hand, rare and antiquarian, and often with maps prints and ephemera. A lovely day out in a lovely part of the world.

This popular book fair is held in the centre of this Leicestershire market town, with over 20 book dealers selling second-hand, rare and antiquarian books, maps, prints and ephemera