The Leipzig Book Fair is a premier event in the spring for the book and media industry, bringing together readers, authors, publishers, and media companies from Germany and worldwide. The event aims to showcase a diverse range of literature, introduce innovations, and offer new perspectives.

The target audience of the Leipzig Book Fair includes readers, authors, publishers, media companies, and industry professionals. The event features a range of exhibition areas, including sections for authors, fiction and non-fiction, children, youth and education, book art and graphics, art colleges, and service providers of the book industry.

The Leipzig Book Fair also includes various formats such as the Manga Comic Con and the Leipzig liest reading festival. The next Leipzig Book Fair will take place from 18 to 21 March 2027 and from 23 to 26 March 2028.

The event boasts an impressive number of participants, with 2,044 exhibitors from over 54 countries and 313,000 visitors to the exhibition center and throughout the city, including 55,000 trade visitors. In addition, there are 3,500 participants in 3,100 events at 300 locations.

The program includes a wide range of events and activities. The fair also features a prize section, the Leipzig Book Fair Prize.

The German Publishers and Booksellers Association (Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels e.V.) is an ideal sponsor of the Leipzig Book Fair. Approximately 3,892 journalists are expected to cover the event.

The Leipzig Book Fair offers various attractions, including a merch shop where visitors can purchase their favorite pieces. The event provides a platform for industry professionals to network, and for readers to engage with authors and discover new books and media.

The Leipzig Book Fair takes place in conjunction with other events, including Manga Comic Con and Leipzig liest. The event offers something for everyone, with a diverse range of exhibition areas, events, and activities. Visitors can expect to discover new innovations, gain new perspectives, and experience the best of literature and media.