Every publishing & books show worth considering in the UK (2) and Europe (5), in date order, with the date you should brief a stand builder.
Covers: Publishers, books, children's books, rights and licensing, printing and literary services.
7 Oct to 11 Oct 2026
Short notice: book a builder nowEuropeMesse Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
The world's largest book fair, the central event for publishing rights, licensing and international publisher networking.
Most exhibitors book a stand builder 8 months ahead. There's still time, but good builders fill up fast. We can find you one quickly.
23 Oct to 25 Oct 2026
Short notice: book a builder nowExCeL London, London
Large pop culture convention covering games, comics, film and anime, with exhibitor stands selling to fans.
Most exhibitors book a stand builder 6 months ahead. There's still time, but good builders fill up fast. We can find you one quickly.
16 Mar to 18 Mar 2027
Short notice: book a builder nowExCeL London, London
Global publishing marketplace for rights trading, content licensing and publishing services, held each spring in London.
Most exhibitors book a stand builder 6 months ahead. There's still time, but good builders fill up fast. We can find you one quickly.
18 Mar to 21 Mar 2027
Short notice: book a builder nowEuropeLeipziger Messe, Leipzig, Germany
Germany's spring book fair, combining publisher exhibition stands with a large reader-facing literature programme.
Most exhibitors book a stand builder 8 months ahead. There's still time, but good builders fill up fast. We can find you one quickly.
5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027
Short notice: book a builder nowEuropeBolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy
The leading international fair for children's publishing, illustration and rights, alongside related licensing content.
Most exhibitors book a stand builder 8 months ahead. There's still time, but good builders fill up fast. We can find you one quickly.
16 Apr to 18 Apr 2027
Short notice: book a builder nowEuropeGrand Palais, Paris, France
Paris's major public book fair where French publishers exhibit, sell titles and host author signings.
Most exhibitors book a stand builder 8 months ahead. There's still time, but good builders fill up fast. We can find you one quickly.
5 Oct to 8 Oct 2027
Plenty of time to plan your standEuropeFira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
The world's largest show for label printing, flexible packaging and carton converting technology.
Book a stand builder by 5 Feb 2027.
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