The Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from 7 to 11 October 2026 and the German National Library will be offering an extensive programme of events at its locations in Frankfurt am Main.

On Tuesday evening, the city’s reading festival OPEN BOOKS will traditionally open with the Blue Sofa at the German National Library. From Wednesday to Friday, well-known authors will be welcomed. On Saturday OPEN BOOKS KIDS will hold a reading festival for children in the lecture hall.

You can explore all events taking place at the German National Library here.