At ARPress, we believe that stories have the power to connect, inspire, and transform. Over the years, our dedication to sharing exceptional narratives has led us to actively participate in various book events, conferences, book fairs, book signings, book galleries, library journals, and other literary gatherings.
Book fairs have long been celebrated as dynamic hubs where the worlds of literature, publishing, and creativity converge. For authors, these events are not just opportunities to showcase their work; they are platforms to connect, grow, and inspire.
Book fairs attract a diverse crowd, including publishers, literary agents, readers, and fellow authors. This creates an unparalleled opportunity for authors to build relationships, explore collaborations, and learn from industry professionals. For both established and emerging authors, book fairs provide a stage to present their work to a global audience. The exposure gained at such events can lead to increased readership, media coverage, and even translation deals.
International book fairs, in particular, allow authors to break into new markets, explore translation opportunities, and introduce their work to diverse cultural audiences.
ARPRESS Bookfair Calendar for 2025
ARPRESS is thrilled to announce its participation in some of the most prestigious book fairs worldwide in 2025. These events offer exciting opportunities for our authors and partners.
London Book Fair (March 2025)
It is one of the premier global marketplaces for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content.
LBF is the perfect place for exhibitors to engage with customers, build brand awareness, conduct face-to-face business, and make sales. LBF offers exhibitors all-inclusive, cost-effective packages courtesy of their in-house stand design and build service that helps to create the perfect platform to showcase your business. At LBF, everyone belongs. They cultivate a culture of inclusion, where the things that make each of us unique are celebrated. Exhibitors, attendees, partners, and event colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, making our show stronger and our collective experience richer.
Leipzig Book Fair (March 2025)
A cultural and literary highlight in Germany, emphasizing reader-author interaction.
The atmosphere at the Leipzig Book Fair is unrivaled. It regularly draws around 283,000 books and media fans (2024) to Leipzig each year to experience the world of literature live and get together to celebrate their enthusiasm. Europe’s biggest reading festival also takes place within the Leipzig Book Fair. With some 3,000 events, Leipzig Liest offers a platform that brings authors, books, and media closer to the public in a unique way.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair (March – April 2025)
The go-to event for children’s content creators, publishers, and authors.
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 61 years of 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. The 2024 edition was attended by more than 1500 exhibitors arriving from about 100 countries and regions around the world.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 2025)
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, film screenings, and artists creating their work on-site. The Festival of Books takes place on the University of Southern California campus. USC is in the University Park neighborhood of downtown L.A. near such attractions as the California Science Center, the Natural History Museum, the Exposition Rose Garden, and the California African American Museum. The festival attracts approximately 160,000 people of all ages each year from Southern California and all around the country.
Beijing International Book Fair (June 2025)
A crucial gateway to the Chinese market and an excellent platform for cross-cultural literary exchange.
Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) was founded in 1986 and hosted by China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Co., Ltd. It has become the second-largest book fair in the world, the most influential book exhibition platform in China, and the most international book fair in Asia. Beijing International Book Fair attracts more than 2600 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions every year. BIBF has become a large-scale international publishing exchange event covering books, digital, animation, and other industries.
Manila International Book Fair (September 2025)
A celebration of literature and learning in the Philippines, offering a vibrant platform for regional authors and publishers.
The Manila International Book Fair is the Philippines’ longest-running and largest book fair. For over 40 years, MIBF has redefined the reading experience, showcasing the largest and most comprehensive collection of books, magazines, comics, educational aids, and allied materials. MIBF showcases 50+ engaging events. These events are planned for the business side of publishing and for the consumer side and range from book signings to product demonstrations, as well as discussions of the publishing and bookmaking process.
Frankfurt International Book Fair (October 2025)
The world’s largest book fair, renowned for its scope and industry influence.
Frankfurter Buchmesse is one of the world’s most important stages for current debates on international and socio-political events. In Frankfurt, it brings together the people whose business is ideas, opens a constructive dialogue on pressing issues, and meets on equal footing with those who have different views. Frankfurter Buchmesse strives to be the key business event for its customers, providing them with all the components they need to succeed. They achieve this by informing them about important trends and topics, enabling their contact with important players in the respective markets, and, above all, helping them pave the way for innovative business models in the book and media industry.
Sharjah International Book Fair (November 2025)
A major literary event in the Middle East, promoting cultural dialogue and featuring an impressive array of global authors.
This event is one of the world’s largest book fairs, held at the Sharjah Expo Centre every year. The eleven-day fair has over 400 literary events, including daily writing workshops, poetry readings, and book signings. The stalls prominently feature local favorites, including several Arabic books on Sharjah, Arab culture, and Arabic art. The Sharjah Book Fair is a huge attraction for literature buffs. Travelers interested in the arts put it high on their list of to-do Sharjah tourist places, as it is a Sharjah event that attracts over 2 million visitors and 1,420 national and international publishing houses.
Guadalajara International Book Fair (November – December 2025)
Latin America’s largest book fair, bridging Spanish-speaking and global literary communities.
The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) is the largest Spanish-language book fair globally and a premier cultural event in Ibero-America. FIL significantly contributes to the local economy and cultural landscape, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. In 2024, the fair celebrated a historic success with nearly a million visitors, reflecting its growing influence and appeal.
Australia Book Fair (TBD)
A vibrant event showcasing the diversity and innovation of the Australian literary scene.
Book Fair Australia is a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres. It welcomes traditionally and independently published authors alike to share their diverse range through dedicated stalls, discussion panels, workshops, and more. A thrilling weekend fit for any book lover, come by with friends and family to get your books signed and explore a world of storytelling right in Sydney. Book Fair Australia aims to join creators and readers, and someone just as well could be both! They believe that taking a step to bring local book lovers together will enable Australians to recognize their place in a wide world of books.
Hong Kong Book Fair (TBD)
A major cultural event in Asia that attracts readers and publishers from around the globe.
The Hong Kong Book Fair attracts nearly a million visitors annually, reflecting its significant role in promoting reading culture and contributing to the local economy. Its popularity underscores the community’s engagement with literature and the arts. The fair features a vast array of books and publications, including children’s and teen’s books, religious texts, e-books, educational software, multimedia products, and stationery. This diversity caters to readers of all ages and interests, providing an unparalleled opportunity to discover new titles and genres.
At ARPRESS, we believe in the power of stories and the authors who create them. By participating in these book fairs, we aim to amplify the voices of our authors, forge meaningful connections, and contribute to the global literary landscape. We invite you to join us in celebrating the magic of books at these incredible events!