Showcasing Wales at Frankfurt Book Fair: Publishers from Wales to visit the world’s largest content fair

Publishers from Wales will once again be promoting Welsh literature on an international stage at Frankfurt Book Fair this October. This is the third consecutive year that Wales has had a presence at Frankfurt, funded by Welsh Government via Creative Wales, and co-ordinated by the Books Council of Wales.
Frankfurt Book Fair takes place each year over five days in October and is the largest content fair in the world, with representation from countries from across the globe travelling to Germany to showcase the very best of their books and literature across all genres.

In 2024, this key cultural event attracted around 230,000 visitors with 4,300 exhibitors from 92 countries[1]. This year, 15 Wales-based publishers will be attending to meet representatives from other creative industries such as film and games, as well as other publishers, to discuss collaborations, rights and licensing, and build relationships.

 

Helgard Krause, Chief Executive of the Books Council of Wales said: “Thanks to funding from Welsh Government, the Wales in Frankfurt stand will return to Frankfurt again this year. The bilingual publishing sector in Wales forms part of the foundational economy which is a Welsh Government priority sector within the Creative Industries, and we’re delighted that we have been able to secure Wales’ presence at this major international event in the publishing calendar to promote the very best of our books and authors from Wales on an international stage.”

Jack Sargeant, Culture Minister said: “It’s great that Welsh publishers will once again have such a prominent presence at Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the world’s most important cultural events. Creative Wales and Books Council support for this important trade mission helps establish Wales’ vibrant publishing sector on an international stage, all whilst showcasing our rich literary heritage.

 

“With a mix of Welsh and English language literature and a wide array of content, our publishers represent the very best of Welsh creativity, and our presence at Frankfurt provides an invaluable platform for them to build new partnerships and reach global audiences. This is exactly the kind of support that helps our creative industries to continue to grow and thrive.”

Frankfurt Book Fair is open from 15–19 October 2025. You can find out more about the fair here: Frankfurter Buchmesse | Home

 

[1] https://www.buchmesse.de/en/about-us.