The TGEP Literary Network
Book Fairs in India and Around the World
A curated and searchable guide to major public and professional book fairs for writers, readers, publishers, illustrators, agents and rights professionals.
Not every book fair serves the same purpose.
Some fairs welcome general readers and families. Others are professional marketplaces centred on publishing rights, licensing, distribution and international business. TGEP identifies the difference so visitors can decide where their time and resources may be best spent.
Upcoming Book Fairs
Search by location, year or fair type. Each listing links to the official organiser.
TGEP Recommended · India
New Delhi World Book Fair 2027
Organised by the National Book Trust, India, the New Delhi World Book Fair is a major annual gathering of publishers, booksellers, authors, readers and literary organisations.
TGEP Recommended · Rights and Publishing
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
Frankfurter Buchmesse is a major international marketplace for publishing, rights, licensing, books and digital content.
International Publishing Marketplace
The London Book Fair 2027
An international professional gathering for publishers, agents, rights teams, content businesses and organisations involved in the creation, distribution and sale of books and related content.
TGEP Recommended · Children’s Publishing
Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2027
A leading international professional fair for children’s publishing, illustration, translation, licensing and rights exchange.
Spanish-Language Publishing Market
Guadalajara International Book Fair 2026
Guadalajara International Book Fair is a major meeting place for the Spanish-language publishing market, combining professional exchange with an extensive public cultural programme.
Which kind of fair should a writer attend?
The value of a fair depends on whether it is intended for the general public, the publishing trade, or both.
Public book fairs
Useful for discovering books, attending author sessions, observing readers and understanding the visible retail side of publishing.
Professional book fairs
Centred on rights, licensing, distribution, translation and trade meetings. They are not generally open manuscript-submission counters.
Hybrid public and trade fairs
Combine industry activity with reader programmes, exhibitions, cultural events and book sales, offering value to a wider audience.
A searchable guide for writers, readers and publishers
This TGEP guide brings together upcoming book fairs in India and international book fairs in Europe, the United Kingdom and the Americas. It is intended for authors researching publishing events, readers looking for major book exhibitions, and professionals seeking rights fairs, children’s publishing fairs, translation opportunities and international publishing marketplaces.
Please verify before registering or travelling
Dates, venues, ticket arrangements, professional-access rules and registration requirements may change. Always consult the official fair website before paying fees, booking travel or making commercial arrangements. TGEP provides this page as a curated information resource and does not administer third-party book fairs.
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