UAE’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Rescheduled for September 2026
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair rescheduled to 13–18 September 2026 due to regional conflict, affecting 1,400+ exhibitors from publishing industry.
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Category: Book Fairs
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026: Comics Take Centre Stage with New Business Centre and Webtoon Expansion
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 launches Comics Business Centre and Webtoon Area as global webtoon market hits $14bn. Rights trading, cross-media deals and professional networking for publishers.
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Record 1.3 Million Attendance, $15.7 Million Sales at Thailand’s Bangkok Book Fair Amid Global Pressures
Bangkok International Book Fair 2026 drew 1.3m visitors, generating $15.7m in sales. Gen Z comprised 46% of attendees as rights trading hit $2.65m—up 50% YoY.
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Thai Publishing Sector Projects Resilient Growth Amidst Global Uncertainty
Pubat forecasts 5–8% growth for Thailand’s book industry in 2026 despite Middle East conflicts. Bangkok International Book Fair expects 1.5M visitors.
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The 55th Brussels Book Fair Kicks Off Next Week
The 55th Brussels Book Fair returns 26–29 March 2026 at Tour & Taxis with 500+ exhibitors, 1,200 authors, and the theme “Challenging the Future.”
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UAE – Big Bad Wolf Dubai Record-Breaking Performance Amid Regional Turmoil
Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 achieves record visitor numbers despite regional conflict, demonstrating print market resilience amid Gulf crisis supply chain challenges.
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BookFest Malaysia Marks 20 Years as Southeast Asia’s Premier Publishing Showcase
BookFest Malaysia celebrates 20 years at KLCC with 530+ booths, trilingual programming, and industry awards, highlighting Malaysia’s growing book market.
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Turin’s Salone Internazionale del Libro: Italy’s Biggest Book Fair Means Business
Italy’s Turin Book Fair 2026 brings Netflix, AI publishing talks, and an expanded Rights Centre. TNPS looks beyond the press release at what matters for professionals.
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Bangladesh – Ekushey Boi Mela 2026: The Unmitigated Disaster We Expected
Bangladesh’s Boi Mela 2026 closes with sales down over 70% on 2024. The numbers confirm what was already clear: this was an avoidable disaster for Bangladeshi publishing.
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Philippine Book Festival 2026: A Thriving Literary Ecosystem
The 4th Philippine Book Festival drew 120,000+ visitors and PHP80M in sales, showcasing Filipino publishing growth, diverse literary offerings, and the 43rd National Book Awards.
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Thailand’s Bangkok International Book Fair Kicks Off March 26
Southeast Asia’s largest book fair returns 26 March–6 April 2026 at Queen Sirikit Centre. Features 1,166+ booths, rights trading, and City Pop theme.
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Mexico – FILCO 2026: Coyoacán’s Record-Breaking Footfall At The Neighbourhood Fair With International Reach
FILCO 2026 drew 360,000 visitors with 40% sales growth. Lebanon announced as 2027 Guest of Honour. Analysis for publishing professionals.
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