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Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Culture in focus – connecting worlds!
Find out everything about the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 in Hesse: cultural politics, international guests and events await you!
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Culture in focus – connecting worlds!
On October 14, 2025, Frankfurt will be dedicated to reading and culture. The Frankfurt Book Fair opens its doors on this day and promises a colorful program for all literature enthusiasts. In his opening speech, Prime Minister Boris Rhein emphasized the international importance of this event. “The book fair is a beacon for the exchange of ideas and perspectives,” explains Rhein, while highlighting the event’s role as a world cultural event.
Over the next five days, Frankfurt will become the center of international dialogue, bringing together people from media, culture and business. The book fair is much more than just a marketplace for books, it is a place where stories are whispered, ideas are born and cultures are connected.
Cultural policy in focus
This year, the 77th edition of the fair places a special focus on cultural policy. Topics such as human rights, freedom of expression and the role of artificial intelligence are the focus. Among the guests is the Filipino Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa, who loudly star is an important voice in current discussions. Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary General, will also be there to talk about pressing challenges.
The Philippines is the guest of honor at the fair and appears with the motto “Imagination inspires the air”. Over 100 artists and authors from the country are represented, including Merlie Alunan and Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta. The opening ceremony on October 14th will be redesigned and will focus on the relationship between imagination and reality. A highlight will be the performing culture, including the Philippine Madrigal Singers.
A celebration for the whole family
From readings to panel discussions and workshops – the book fair has something to offer for all ages. Education Minister Armin Schwarz emphasizes that books build bridges between generations and recalls the importance of equal opportunities in the education system. To reach younger readers, there are special programs like thisFrankfurt Kids Festivalwith activities that encourage children to participate. Here the little ones can take part in an expedition as astronauts, among other things.
On all days of the fair, exhibitors have the opportunity to sell books, which is particularly exciting for book lovers. The program also focuses on the exchange between the book and film industries and provides insights into how literature comes to the big screen.
Prizes and awards
Another highlight of the fair is the awarding of the book prize, which took place on October 13th. Promising works such as “The Dutch Girls” by Dorothee Elmiger and “The Alternative School” by Kaleb Erdmann were nominated. In addition, the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade will be awarded to Karl Schlögel in the Paulskirche on October 19th.
Jürgen Boos, director of the book fair, explains: “In a conflict-ridden world, it is more important than ever to connect people and promote exchange.” Also on the Book fair website This unifying role of the event is emphasized, which offers the opportunity to discuss cultural and political issues.
The Frankfurt Book Fair is not only a celebration of literature, but also an important forum that tackles cultural, political and social issues and keeps them alive. Anyone who wants to get an overview of the latest developments in the book world cannot avoid visiting this now legendary trade fair.