Visitors information for Leipzig Book Fair 2027
Experience Leipzig Book Fair and Europe's biggest reading festival, Leipzig liest. From 18 to 21 March 2027, the most important spring event for the book and media industry brings readers, authors, publishers and the media together in one place. They all meet in Leipzig to celebrate the many facets of literature, to exchange ideas and discover what's new. Explore the literary offerings of exhibitors from over 50 countries and be enchanted by the diverse programme of events.
On this page, you’ll find the key information you need to plan your visit to Leipzig Book Fair: opening hours , venue, tickets , programme and other services.
There's a picture gallery to give you an impression of previous years' Leipzig Book Fair and get you in the mood for your visit.
| Important information at a glance | |
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| Event dates | 18 - 21 March 2027 |
| Opening hours for private and professional visitors | Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm |
| Event location | Leipziger Messe Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig |
| Locations and trade fair halls | Halls 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and in the Glass Hall, Leipzig liest at various locations throughout the city of Leipzig |
| Dual trade fairs |
Manga Comic Con
(hall 1 and hall 3) Leipzig liest Leipziger Antiquariatsmesse (hall 5) |
| Organiser | Leipziger Messe GmbH |
| Ticket shop | will open December 2026 |
| Exhibitor directory | will be published on our website starting December 2026 |
| Event programme | will be published on our website starting 18 February 2027 |
| Date of Leipzig Book Fair 2028 | 23 - 26 March 2028 |
Tickets for Leipzig Book Fair
Tickets will be available from December 2026 via our online ticket shop and ticket outlets across the city.
All information on ticket types, prices and where to buy tickets will then be published on the website at Tickets & Prices .
Programme and exhibitors
Save the date: The event programme for Leipzig Book Fair and Manga Comic Con 2027 will be published from 18 February 2027. There you’ll find out which guests of honour, readings, book signings, workshops, competitions, film screenings and other events are in store for you.
The list of exhibitors will be available from December 2026.
Book sales: purchase new publications on the spot
Take your latest discoveries home with you. Buy books in the trade fair bookshop (Halls 3 and 4) and at publishers' stands at Leipzig Book Fair. Sales are at standard retail price. Books can be purchased on all trade fair days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you still have questions about tickets, entry, rules, bags, photography or your visit to the event? In the Leipzig Book Fair FAQ you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about Leipzig Book Fair.
Explore our exhibition areas
offers for authors
The book industry is undergoing fundamental changes: The reading experience is becoming more multifaceted and digital. Podcasts, audio books and eBooks are gaining more and more fans. As a result, the demands on authors and publishers are also changing. The tailor-made conference programme provides orientation for both professions.
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Literature in all its forms: novels, essays, reports, and more. Here, well-known names meet new voices, inviting readers to explore discoveries between fiction and reality.
Kids, Young Adults & Education
With more than 500 events, the Children, Youth and Education theme world offers numerous adventures for young audiences: they get to know new literary heroes and enjoy rousing concerts. Numerous activities invite them to join in. In addition, young literature fans can meet the creators behind their favourite books and take a look behind the scenes of their creation.
Book Art & Graphics, Art Schools
Aesthetically appealing books and artistic graphics are high-quality cultural assets. At Leipzig Book Fair you can marvel at them and purchase them: experience limited edition artists' books, graphics, hand press prints and artistic book projects.
Service providers for the book industry, Non-book
Non-book products and services expand the book selection and create new experiences for readers.
Textbooks, Non-ficition, Science
From practical specialist information to the latest scientific findings. Here, curious minds can find in-depth knowledge from all areas.
Digital World: Audio, Film & Media
Debates about the issues of the day are not only conducted in the printed book, you can also hear them, see them or even discuss them together. In the digital world of the Book Fair, you will experience the latest developments around eBook, audio offerings such as podcast and audio book as well as film and moving image - always on the pulse of time.
International
Writers have perhaps the keenest view of the present and the past, whether considering politics and society or looking at individual people with their thoughts and feelings. They whisk their readers away to unknown regions, evoke intimate feelings and create new contexts. Each year more than 400 international exhibitors attend Leipzig Book Fair to showcase the rich diversity and latest developments in the world of literature – often with some surprises in store.
Art Books
Art and book design come together in many different forms. From elaborately designed illustrated volumes to experimental artists’ publications. Here, the book itself becomes a work of art.
Music
Leipzig Book Fair continues the great musical tradition of the city of Leipzig. With its exhibition area on music it draws attention to innovations and creative developments in the industry.
Travel
Discover, experience, understand. Travelogues and literature invite readers to explore new places, cultures, and perspectives. A section that sparks curiosity and wanderlust.
Religion
Faith, spirituality, and worldview engage in dialogue. Here, tradition and the present meet, opening up new perspectives on religion, society, and culture.
Newspapers and magazines
Newspapers and magazines open doors to current topics, exciting stories, and unusual perspectives: readers discover background information, debates, and moving reports. At the same time, they offer insights into the minds of journalists and editorial teams. This invites readers to read, understand, and take part in the discussion.
Manga Comic Con
Manga Comic Con is part of Leipzig Book Fair and is the large sections that focuses on graphic novels, manga, anime, games and cosplay.
